The final arc of Bleach, the Thousand-Year Blood War, continues to captivate audiences worldwide, and its latest theatrical screening has made a significant impact on the United States box office. The first three episodes of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity, which is the fourth and final part of the acclaimed anime series, recently screened in US theaters and soared into the top ten.
Bleach TYBW Part 4 Box Office Triumph
Box Office Mojo reports that the special theatrical screening of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity achieved an impressive #8 ranking in the United States box office, grossing a total of US$3,000,000. This strong performance highlights the immense anticipation and enduring popularity of the Bleach franchise. The earnings breakdown over the screening weekend showcased consistent audience engagement, with US$680,000 on Friday, US$724,000 on Saturday, and US$550,000 on Sunday. For comparison, even The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, in its 13th week, ranked at #24, underscoring Bleach's remarkable debut.
Exclusive Theatrical Experience
Viz Media and Fathom Entertainment partnered to bring this special advance screening to U.S. theaters from June 25 to June 29. Fans had the unique opportunity to watch the first three episodes of The Calamity in 943 theaters nationwide. The screenings offered both the original Japanese audio with English subtitles and the English dub, catering to all preferences. A major highlight for attendees was the exclusive behind-the-scenes conversation featuring series creator Tite Kubo, chief series director Tomohisa Taguchi, and series director Hikaru Murata, providing an invaluable glimpse into the making of this epic conclusion.
The Calamity Premieres Soon
For those who missed the theatrical run, the wait for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War - The Calamity is almost over. The final part is set to officially premiere on July 25 at 11:00 p.m. JST (10:00 a.m. EDT) on the TV Tokyo channel in Japan. Subsequent broadcasts will follow on BS TV Tokyo on July 27, AT-X on August 2, Hiroshima TV and Niigata Broadcasting on August 4, and Sendai Broadcasting on August 10. Japanese streaming services will begin carrying the anime on July 26 at noon.
The musical landscape for this thrilling part is equally exciting. Singer jo0ji performs the electrifying opening theme song "I-BULL," while singer-songwriter 9Lana delivers the poignant ending theme song "Rasen," which means "Spiral."
The Journey So Far and What's Ahead
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is structured to run for four cours, or quarters of a year, with breaks in between, ensuring a high-quality adaptation of the manga's concluding arc. The first cours premiered in October 2022, ending with a one-hour special in December 2022. The second cours then followed in July 2023. These new episodes are readily available for fans, with Viz Media streaming the anime on Hulu in the U.S. Internationally, Disney+ offers the series, and Ani-One Asia provides streaming in many Asian countries. The entire Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime is dedicated to covering the remaining chapters of the original manga, specifically volumes 55-74, bringing Ichigo Kurosaki's ultimate battle to its grand finale. The enthusiastic response to The Calamity's preview screenings is a testament to the enduring legacy of Bleach.
