The “Overlord” franchise continues to prove its popularity as the recent film “Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom” has conquered Japanese cinemas. After its official release on September 20, the film produced by Madhouse has earned 318 million yen (over 54 billion VND), with an impressive audience of 198,000 viewers in just three days.
This success was further boosted by IMAX screenings that began on September 13, bringing the total revenue to 457 million yen (nearly 78 billion VND) and the audience to 270,000 people so far.
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom will delve into the intriguing story known as the Sacred Kingdom in Kugane Maruyama's Overlord series. It's a highly anticipated installment for anime fans after the fourth season ends in 2022.
In this new installment, protagonist Ainz Ooal Gown continues to rule over his vast army of creatures and magic users, while facing new challenges in his goal of conquering the world. Directed by Naoyuki Ito and produced by Madhouse, the studio behind hits like “One Punch Man” and “Trigun,” the film delivers a complete cinematic experience that will please fans of the series.
The film's reception has been warm, cementing Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom as one of the biggest anime hits in recent times. With its earnings continuing to rise, it is expected to easily surpass 1 billion yen, placing it in the category of big blockbusters in the anime genre. The success has also fueled speculation about the future of the series.
While Madhouse has yet to officially announce a fifth season of the anime (though there have been leaks), box office numbers are often a good indicator of the development of new content. Since the Overlord novels still have unadapted content, fans are still hopeful that a new season or more movies will be confirmed in the future.
Currently, the success of “Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom” not only affirms the validity of the series, but also marks a milestone in the anime industry, raising expectations for the anime films that will be released in 2024.
Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom content:
The Sacred Kingdom is set in the Holy Kingdom of Roebel, ruled by the Holy Queen Calca. It is a peaceful kingdom protected by strong walls. However, the peace is suddenly broken by the sudden appearance of the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth and the Demi-Human Alliance attacking the kingdom.
The kingdom is on the brink of collapse due to the overwhelming power of Jaldabaoth. In this dire situation, Remedios and Neia are forced to seek help from a mysterious kingdom known as the Sorcerer Kingdom, ruled by the immortal king Ains Ooal Gown. Amidst the tension and events unfolding, in whose hands lies the fate of the Holy Kingdom?
