The beloved anime series Overlord continues to captivate audiences, as its latest film, Holy Kingdom Arc, has achieved remarkable success in Japanese theaters. Following its release on September 20, production company Madhouse reported that the film grossed an impressive 318 million yen in just three days, drawing 198,000 viewers across the country.
Additionally, the film’s box office figures were bolstered by IMAX preview screenings that began on September 13, which helped elevate total earnings to approximately 457 million yen, with an audience of 270,000.
Holy Kingdom Arc continues the story of a man who finds himself transported to a game-like world, where instead of taking on the role of a traditional hero, he becomes a powerful undead sorcerer. Now transformed into a skeletal overlord, he commands an army of monsters and magic-wielders. Directed by Naoyuki Ito and produced by Madhouse—known for hits like One Punch Man and Trigun—the film adapts a popular arc from the original light novel series by Kugane Maruyama. With fans eagerly anticipating new content since the conclusion of the anime’s fourth season in 2022, this film provides a full cinematic experience that picks up the narrative right where the series left off.
The success of Holy Kingdom Arc may spark speculation regarding the future of the Overlord franchise, particularly concerning a potential fifth season. While no official announcements have been made yet, the film’s box office performance is likely to encourage Madhouse to expedite further adaptations. With numerous stories yet to be told from the original light novels, fans remain hopeful for more Overlord content in the near future.
In the meantime, Overlord: The Movie: Holy Kingdom Arc has firmly established itself as a box office hit, underscoring the franchise’s enduring popularity despite a two-year hiatus from television. Its record-breaking performance not only highlights the series’ appeal but also sets a high benchmark for other anime films scheduled for release in 2024.
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