Akira 4K Restoration Hits Big at the U.S. Box Office

The iconic anime masterpiece Akira made a massive splash in theaters recently. During the Labor Day weekend, the new 4K restoration brought in over 3 million dollars at the U.S. box office. It is incredible to see such high numbers for a film that originally premiered way back in 1988.

The box office run started strong on Friday and stayed consistent through the holiday weekend. Fans clearly jumped at the chance to experience the neon glow of Neo Tokyo and Katsuhiro Otomo’s legendary animation on the big screen once again. These results show just how much love there still is for this influential story.

Seeing Akira in high definition is a treat for both longtime fans and new viewers who have never experienced the intensity of the film in a theater. If you missed out on this limited theatrical run, keep an eye out for future screenings. It remains a must see experience for any anime lover.