‘Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery Of Nymph Circe’ Pops As Long Running Franchise Powers On – Specialty Box Office
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- Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway opened in North America with $810,000 across 894 theaters, marking the franchise’s first direct distribution by Bandai Namco Filmworks.
- The film earned $14.7 million in Japan after its January release, and Canada contributed over 11 % of its U.S. opening weekend gross.
- It holds a 92 % Certified Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting strong audience reception.
- The movie adapts the second novel of Yoshiyuki Tomino’s “Hathaway’s Flash” trilogy, directed by Shukou Murase with Kensho Ono voicing the lead.
- A live‑action Gundam adaptation, co‑developed by Legendary and Bandai and slated for Netflix distribution, is in production, featuring a cast that includes Sydney Sweeney and Noah Centineo.
Why it matters: Bandai Namco Filmworks gains a proven box‑office foothold in North America, with $810k opening and strong Canadian share, while distributors see anime’s growing mainstream appeal, prompting more direct releases.
