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Japanese box office · November 2023

Japanese Box Office, November 2023: Top-Grossing Releases

The Boy and the Heron (2023) is the highest-grossing Japanese-language movie released in November 2023, with $295.6M worldwide, ahead of Everything, Everywhere (2023) at $147.9M and Perfect Days (2023) at $28M. 9 Japanese-language films released in November 2023 report a worldwide gross, $502.8M in all, 26% of it from the US & Canada. 2 films crossed $100 million; none reached $1 billion. That is 34.9 times the total of October 2023, whose releases took $14.4M. By genre, Drama leads with $492.6M across 5 Japanese releases.

November 2023 releases with a gross
9
combined worldwide
$502.8M
films crossed $100M
2
vs October 2023
×34.9
The Boy and the Heron (2023) movie poster #1 of 9
#1 Japanese-language movie of November 2023

The Boy and the Heron (2023)

2023 · Animation, Adventure

$295.6M worldwide · 59% of the chart's total

$47.3M US & Canada · 16% $248.3M elsewhere · 84%
Top 5

What Were the Biggest Japanese Hits of November 2023?

The Boy and the Heron (2023) leads with $295.6M, 59% of the total. The top 5 together took $497.5M, 99% of what all 9 films earned. Each bar splits a film's gross into the US & Canada and the rest of the world.

  1. The Boy and the Heron (2023) movie poster Number 1
    $295.6M The Boy and the Heron (2023)
    $47.3M US & Canada · 16% $248.3M elsewhere · 84%
  2. Everything, Everywhere (2023) movie poster Number 2
    $147.9M Everything, Everywhere (2023)
    $77.2M US & Canada · 52% $70.8M elsewhere · 48%
  3. Perfect Days (2023) movie poster Number 3
    $28M Perfect Days (2023)
    $3.8M US & Canada · 13% $24.2M elsewhere · 87%
  4. Monster (2023) movie poster Number 4
    $20.5M Monster (2023)
    $434.6K US & Canada · 2% $20M elsewhere · 98%
  5. Sumikko Gurashi: The Patched-Up Toy Factory in the Woods (2023) movie poster Number 5
    $5.5M Sumikko Gurashi: The Patched-Up Toy Factory in the Woods (2023)
    No US & Canada figure reported

US & Canada (domestic) Rest of the world

The chart

Every Japanese Release of November 2023, Ranked by Worldwide Gross

Lifetime worldwide grosses in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation; domestic means the US & Canada. Films are grouped by their release date in November 2023.

  1. 1 The Boy and the Heron (2023) movie poster
    The Boy and the Heron (2023) Nov 22, 2023 · Animation, Adventure $295.6M worldwide
    Nov 22, 2023 US and Canada: $47.3M Rest of the world: $248.3M Worldwide: $295.6M
  2. 2 Everything, Everywhere (2023) movie poster
    Everything, Everywhere (2023) Nov 12, 2023 · Drama $147.9M worldwide
    Nov 12, 2023 US and Canada: $77.2M Rest of the world: $70.8M Worldwide: $147.9M
  3. 3 Perfect Days (2023) movie poster
    Perfect Days (2023) Nov 10, 2023 · Drama $28M worldwide
    Nov 10, 2023 US and Canada: $3.8M Rest of the world: $24.2M Worldwide: $28M
  4. 4 Monster (2023) movie poster
    Monster (2023) Nov 22, 2023 · Drama, Thriller $20.5M worldwide
    Nov 22, 2023 US and Canada: $434.6K Rest of the world: $20M Worldwide: $20.5M
  5. 5 Sumikko Gurashi: The Patched-Up Toy Factory in the Woods (2023) movie poster
    Sumikko Gurashi: The Patched-Up Toy Factory in the Woods (2023) Nov 3, 2023 · Animation, Family $5.5M worldwide
    Nov 3, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $5.5M
  6. 6 The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe (2023) movie poster
    The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe (2023) Nov 17, 2023 · Horror, Fantasy $2.6M worldwide
    Nov 17, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $2.6M
  7. 7 Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning (2023) movie poster
    Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning (2023) Nov 8, 2023 · Animation, Action $1.5M worldwide
    Nov 8, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $1.5M
  8. 8 Sylvanian Families: The Movie (2023) movie poster
    Sylvanian Families: The Movie (2023) Nov 13, 2023 · Family, Animation $645.1K worldwide
    Nov 13, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $645.1K
  9. 9 Gintama on Theater 2D: Baragaki-hen (2023) movie poster
    Gintama on Theater 2D: Baragaki-hen (2023) Nov 10, 2023 · Comedy, Drama $583.7K worldwide
    Nov 10, 2023 US and Canada: – Rest of the world: – Worldwide: $583.7K
US & Canada vs the world

Where Did the Money Come From in November 2023?

Of the top 9, Everything, Everywhere (2023) earned the biggest share at home (52% in the US & Canada), while Monster (2023) made 98% of its gross abroad. Across all 9 films, $128.7M (26%) came from the US & Canada. 5 films of the top 9 report no US & Canada figure.

  1. 1 The Boy and the Heron (2023) $295.6M
    $47.3M US & Canada · 16% $248.3M elsewhere · 84%
  2. 2 Everything, Everywhere (2023) $147.9M
    $77.2M US & Canada · 52% $70.8M elsewhere · 48%
  3. 3 Perfect Days (2023) $28M
    $3.8M US & Canada · 13% $24.2M elsewhere · 87%
  4. 4 Monster (2023) $20.5M
    $434.6K US & Canada · 2% $20M elsewhere · 98%
  5. 5 Sumikko Gurashi: The Patched-Up Toy Factory in the Woods (2023) $5.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  6. 6 The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe (2023) $2.6M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  7. 7 Digimon Adventure 02: The Beginning (2023) $1.5M
    No US & Canada figure reported
  8. 8 Sylvanian Families: The Movie (2023) $645.1K
    No US & Canada figure reported
  9. 9 Gintama on Theater 2D: Baragaki-hen (2023) $583.7K
    No US & Canada figure reported
By release week

Which Week of November 2023 Had the Biggest Releases?

Films released in week 47 (Nov 19–25) took $316.1M, led by The Boy and the Heron (2023). Each column links to that week's chart; weeks are Sunday to Saturday.

  1. Week 44 Wk 44 Oct 29–Nov 4 Sumikko Gurashi: The Patched-Up Toy Factory in the Woods (2023) $5.5M Sumikko Gurashi: The Patched-Up Toy Factory in the Woods (2023)
  2. Week 45 Wk 45 Nov 5–11 Perfect Days (2023) $30.1M Perfect Days (2023)
  3. Week 46 Wk 46 Nov 12–18 Everything, Everywhere (2023) $151.2M Everything, Everywhere (2023)
  4. Week 47 Wk 47 Nov 19–25 The Boy and the Heron (2023) $316.1M The Boy and the Heron (2023)
  5. Week 48 Wk 48 Nov 26–Dec 2 No reported grosses – No reported grosses
Earlier years

How Does November 2023 Compare With November in Earlier Years?

Of these 10 years, November 2023 earned the most: $502.8M from 9 films, led by The Boy and the Heron (2023).

Month Films Worldwide Change Biggest film
November 2014 7 films 7 $21M – Parasyte: Part 1 (2014) $9.6M
November 2015 6 films · +94% 6 $40.6M +94% Girls und Panzer der Film (2015) $18.6M
November 2016 3 films · −79% 3 $8.4M −79% Drowning Love (2016) $5.9M
November 2017 10 films · +525% 10 $52.7M +525% Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! (2017) $37.6M
November 2018 9 films · +159% 9 $136.7M +159% Shoplifters (2018) $68M
November 2019 4 films · −85% 4 $20.3M −85% The 47 Rōnin in Debt (2019) $8.8M
November 2020 6 films · +265% 6 $74M +265% Stand by Me Doraemon 2 (2020) $65.2M
November 2021 6 films · −47% 6 $39.4M −47% Drive My Car (2021) $15.4M
November 2022 3 films · +337% 3 $172.1M +337% One Piece Film: Red (2022) $171.3M
November 2023 9 films · +192% 9 $502.8M +192% The Boy and the Heron (2023) $295.6M
By genre

Which Japanese Genres Earned the Most in November 2023?

Drama took $492.6M across 5 films, 98% of the total, ahead of Animation ($304.9M) and Family ($301.7M). A film counts once for each of its genres.

November 2023 Japanese Box Office by Genre

  1. Drama $492.6M
    5 films · #1 The Boy and the Heron (2023)
  2. Animation $304.9M
    5 films · #1 The Boy and the Heron (2023)
  3. Family $301.7M
    3 films · #1 The Boy and the Heron (2023)
  4. Fantasy $298.2M
    2 films · #1 The Boy and the Heron (2023)
  5. Adventure $295.6M
    1 film · #1 The Boy and the Heron (2023)
  6. Thriller $20.5M
    1 film · #1 Monster (2023)
  7. Comedy $3.2M
    2 films · #1 The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe (2023)
  8. Horror $2.6M
    1 film · #1 The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe (2023)
  9. Mystery $2.6M
    1 film · #1 The Birth of Kitaro: The Mystery of GeGeGe (2023)
  10. Action $583.7K
    1 film · #1 Gintama on Theater 2D: Baragaki-hen (2023)
Archive

Japanese Box Office in 2023, Month by Month

The months of 2023 with their totals: November leads with $502.8M, led by The Boy and the Heron (2023).

FAQ

Japanese Box Office November 2023: Questions & Answers

The chart's numbers in short: the #1 film, the total, the billion-dollar hits and the US & Canada share, answered from the same 9 films as the chart.

What is the highest-grossing Japanese-language movie in November 2023?

The Boy and the Heron (2023) leads with $295.6M worldwide, $47.3M of it in the US & Canada. Next come Everything, Everywhere (2023) at $147.9M and Perfect Days (2023) at $28M.

How much did Japanese-language movies released in November 2023 earn?

9 Japanese-language films released in November 2023 report a worldwide gross, $502.8M in all, or $55.9M per film on average. October 2023 releases took $14.4M.

How many Japanese-language movies released in November 2023 made $1 billion?

None. 2 films crossed $100 million, led by The Boy and the Heron (2023) with $295.6M.

How much of the November 2023 Japanese box office came from the US and Canada?

$128.7M of the $502.8M total, or 26%, was earned in the US & Canada (the domestic market); the rest came from other countries. 5 films of the 9 report no domestic figure.

How is the November 2023 Japanese box office chart ranked and where do the numbers come from?

Films are ranked by lifetime worldwide gross in US dollars, not adjusted for inflation, and grouped by their release date in November 2023. The figures are the reported box office grosses in our database. A gross that looks misattributed, such as one figure shared by two unrelated films or a blockbuster total on an obscure title, is left out rather than shown as a fact, and so are films whose stored language is most likely wrong.

How often is the November 2023 Japanese box office chart updated?

Grosses change while films are in theaters and whenever a new figure is reported; this chart reads the latest numbers in our database, so an older film can still move after a re-release.