Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F enjoys record-breaking box office debut

Despite a limited opening in just 894 theaters

Despite a limited released across the United States, Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F enjoyed a record-breaking opening night, FUNimation Entertainment announced yesterday.

According to the company, Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F brought in a whopping $1.97 million in the box office — an impressive milestone considering the anime film opened in just 894 theaters in the limited event. The feat makes Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F the 8th highest opening of all time and the first limited event-style theatrical release to crack the Top 10.

“We are thrilled with the overwhelmingly positive fan response to the movie. We knew the opening would be very good but its performance has exceeded everyone’s expectations,” said Michael DuBoise, EVP and COO of FUNimation. “From our theatrical marketing campaign and fan engagement events to our expanded theatrical footprint and the specially produced 15-minute pre-show, FUNimation made a strategic decision to make Dragon Ball Z accessible to anime fans both old and new and it has paid off.” 

We had the opportunity to attend the premiere at our local theater and had nothing but great things to say about the movie. 

Related: Dragon Ball Z Resurrection F Review

If you missed the premiere, there's still time to catch the film in theaters as the limited engagement is scheduled to run through August 12th.