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Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale (2017): Ratings & Box Office

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Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale is a 2017 action adventure film directed by Tomohiko Ito. It brings to the screen characters from Sword Art Online 1: Aincrad by Reki Kawahara and abec. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $29.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
worldwide gross
$29.3M
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Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 59m (119 min)
Director
Tomohiko Ito
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale About?

The premise of Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Augmented reality games are rapidly changing the world, and Kirito and his friends find themselves immersed in "Ordinal Scale," the latest craze. However, as they play, the lines between the virtual and real worlds begin to blur, and a sinister plot unfolds. Kirito must confront a formidable opponent and make a difficult decision to protect his companions, but saving them might require him to risk everything.

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale

Directed by Tomohiko Ito.

From the director

More from Tomohiko Ito

More films directed by Tomohiko Ito, best-rated first: Hello World and Sword Art Online: Extra Edition.

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Ratings

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

Plot

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale Plot Summary

What happens in Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 2026, the groundbreaking Augma technology emerges, providing gamers with an unparalleled experience that transforms gameplay into a reality-bending adventure. Unlike its immersive counterpart, FullDive, Ordinal Scale introduces a combat-centric realm that blends seamlessly with the real world, where players’ skills are ranked through ordinal numbers. A dynamic trio comprising Asuna, Lisbeth, and Silica fervently urges Kirito to join them in this new arena, fueled by tantalizing rumors about Aincrad bosses appearing in the virtual landscape.

Full summary

The whole story of Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale, scene by scene

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Box office

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale Box Office

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale grossed $29.3 million worldwide. $1.5 million came from the US and Canada and $27.8 million (95%) from the rest of the world.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$29.3M

US & Canada
$1.5M
International
$27.8M
US & Canada 5% Rest of the world 95%
Videos

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Sword Art Online the Movie English Subtitled Trailer 1
  • Trailer Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale - Official Trailer 4
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the new technology introduced in the movie?

Cars

Cars in Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale

13 cars on screen, including the Yamaha DT 125 X and the 2002 Hino Dutro.

All 13 cars
  • Yamaha DT 125 X in Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale Yamaha DT 125 X Important role
  • 2002 Hino Dutro in Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale 2002 Hino Dutro Background role
  • Kymco Jockey 125 in Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale Kymco Jockey 125 Background role
  • 1999 Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse W168 in Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale 1999 Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse W168 Background role
Details

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale Also Known As

22 alternative titles, including “刀劍神域劇場版:序列爭戰” and “Sword Art Online - Ordinal Scale”.

Also known as
  • 刀劍神域劇場版:序列爭戰
  • Sword Art Online - Ordinal Scale
  • Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale
  • Sword Art Online the Movie - Ordinal Scale
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  • SAO Movie Ordinal Scale
  • Gekijouban SAO Ordinal Scale
  • Мистецтво меча онлайн: Порядковий ранг
  • 刀剑神域 序列之争
  • Sword Art Online The Movie - Ordinal Scale (2017)
  • Sword Art Online Movie: Ordinal Scale
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  • Sword Art Online La película: Ordinal Scale
  • 刀剑神域:序列之争
  • 소드 아트 온라인 -오디널 스케일-
  • Мастера меча онлайн: Порядковый ранг
  • 刀劍神域劇場版-序列爭戰-
  • אומנות החרב אונליין: סולם סידורי
  • Gekijo-ban Sword Art Online: Ordinal Scale
  • ซอร์ต อาร์ต ออนไลน์ เดอะ มูฟวี่ ออร์ดินอล สเกล
  • Kardų menas tinkle: Ordinas
  • Đao Kiếm Thần Vực: Ranh Giới Hư Ảo

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FAQ

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale?

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).

When was Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale released?

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale was released on March 9, 2017.

Who directed Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale?

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale was directed by Tomohiko Ito.

More films by Tomohiko Ito

How much did Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale make at the box office?

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale grossed $29.3 million worldwide ($1.5 million domestic, $27.8 million international).

How is Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale rated?

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77% on TMDB and 3.2/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

What language is Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale in?

The original language of Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale is Japanese.

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