The latest entry in one of the best-loved anime franchises is the big-screen project,DanDaDan: Evil Eye.Offering fans a chance to catch the opening of Season 2 in blockbuster fashion ahead ofthe anime series' return on July 3, this compilation movie has already eased to $3 million in the US alone,shattering records along the way. The hits keep on coming for the latestDanDaDantitle, with the most recent domestic box office rankings seeing the film outperform a selection of high-profile projects.
On Monday, June 9, DanDaDan: Evil Eyeofficially finished in ninth place in theUS box office top 10with a daily gross of $355,000. This is a higher total than the likes ofJared Hess' video-game adaptation,A Minecraft Movie,The Accountant 2, the action sequel starringBen AffleckandJon Bernthal, theMCU’sThunderbolts*, the faith-based WesternThe Last RodeostarringNeal McDonough, andRami Malek’s new spy thrillerThe Amateur. Not only does this prove the quality of the anime compilation movie, but also that the sheer hunger for similar projects on American theater screens is better than ever.
Not only a financial hit,DanDaDan: Evil Eyeis also a huge success by audience reception metrics. On review aggregatorRotten Tomatoes, although the film currently doesn’t have a critical score,DanDaDan: Evil Eyeis theproud owner of anear-perfect 97% audience rating, impressively 4% higher than the main series' 93%. However, the movie will have a tough job competing with the critical reception of its predecessor, withDanDaDanreceiving and maintaining aperfect 100%.
Who is Currently Topping the US Box Office Charts?
With so many big-name movies outshone by theDanDaDanmovie, it begs the question: Which movies are at the top of the US box office? Flying high at the top spot and retaining its place for almost 18 days straight is Disney’s live-action remake ofLilo & Stitch, which has now grossed an enormous $772 million worldwide.Tom Cruise’s final chapter as Ethan Hunt,Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, also continues to impress, although a reported budget of $400 million makes any sort of financial success a tricky ask. Elsewhere, the likes ofFinal Destination Bloodlines,Ryan Coogler’s cultural phenomenon,Sinners, Sony’sKarate Kid: Legends, andFrom the World of John Wick: Ballerinaare helping set in motion a promising summer of movies at the 2025 box office.
DanDaDan: Evil Eyeis playing in theaters now. Stay tuned to Collider for more box office updates.
