Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe continues its powerful run in theaters across Japan. In the 22 days since its release, from Friday, January 30th to Friday, February 20th, the film has earned more than 2 billion yen and drawn over 1.2 million viewers. According to Kogyo Tsushinsha, it has reached 2,012,920,440 yen with 1,206,852 attendees, placing it among the strongest performing Gundam films in recent years.
The scale of this achievement becomes even clearer when compared with other major Gundam releases. The first Hathaway film, released in 2021, completed its theatrical run with 2.23 billion yen, which is approximately 14.94 million USD. The new film has nearly matched that total in just over three weeks. It is also approaching the results of the 2025 title Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning, which exceeded 2.5 billion yen, or roughly 16.75 million USD, and attracted more than 1.5 million viewers, placing it near the top of the franchise’s all time rankings.
Major Gundam Box Office Performers
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom (2024)
- Revenue: Approximately 5.04 billion yen
- Approx. USD: 33.8 million
- Viewers: More than 3.8 million
Status: The highest‑grossing Gundam film of all time
It surpassed every previous Gundam theatrical release and set a new franchise record.
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX: Beginning (2025)
- Revenue: Over 2.5 billion yen
- Approx. USD: 16.75 million
- Viewers: More than 1.5 million
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway (2021)
- Revenue: 2.23 billion yen
- Approx. USD: 14.94 million
- Viewers: More than 1 million
Mobile Suit Gundam III: Encounters in Space (1982)
Revenue: Commonly referenced as 14.88 million USD in modern conversion
With The Sorcery of Nymph Circe already surpassing 2 billion yen, or about 13.48 million USD, in only 22 days, it is rapidly closing in on the full theatrical total of the 2021 Hathaway film and is now within reach of the franchise’s top tier. Its pace suggests that it may soon join the highest earning Gundam films of all time.
Fans have been drawn to the film’s intense political tension, mobile suit action, and the mysterious presence of the Witch of Nymph Circe. Many viewers are returning for multiple screenings to catch new details and experience the spectacle on premium screens. Theaters across the country continue to report strong attendance, and word of mouth remains highly positive.
The production team has expressed sincere gratitude to everyone who has supported the film so far. With momentum still building, The Sorcery of Nymph Circe is on track to become one of the defining Gundam film events of the decade.
SOURCE: GUNDAM OFFICIAL
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