'The Boy and the Heron' Flies Towards Huge Milestone at Global Box Office

By Chris McPherson

Published 15 hours ago

Hayao Miyazaki's latest masterpiece has taken the world by storm.

Image via Gkids/Studio Ghibli

The Big Picture

Hayao Miyazaki's highly anticipated return to filmmaking with The Boy and the Heron has been a resounding success, earning $12.8 million domestically in its opening weekend.
The film, featuring an all-star cast including Robert Pattinson, Christian Bale, and Florence Pugh, has been praised by critics for Miyazaki's creativity and ambitious storytelling, solidifying his status as one of the greatest directors of all time.
With outstanding reviews and a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes, The Boy and the Heron is expected to exceed $100 million at the box office, thanks to its heartwarming story and strong word of mouth.