One year after the epic conclusion of Attack on Titan, the franchise continues to make waves, this time on the big screen. MAPPA’s Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK has achieved remarkable success, debuting at the top of Japan’s domestic box office.
With a gross of approximately 249 million yen (around US$1.6 million) and 175,000 viewers in just its first three days, the film overtook Venom, which had previously claimed the number one spot. The box office triumph comes as no surprise to fans, especially considering the franchise’s enduring popularity, even after the TV series’ finale.
Attack on Titan: THE LAST ATTACK Takes Japan’s Box Office by Storm
The film, which features updated animation and enhanced 5.1ch surround sound, reimagines The Final Chapters with new cuts. THE LAST ATTACK brings a fresh perspective on the conclusion of the series, adapting the climactic battle where Eren Yeager, now the Founding Titan, advances on Fort Salta, and former allies Mikasa, Armin, Jean, and others engage in a desperate fight against him. This battle represents the final confrontation between childhood friends turned enemies, ending their long, turbulent journey.
Alongside the intense action and drama, THE LAST ATTACK also presents a lighter, comedic side. The film adapts Attack on School Castes, a set of comedic side stories originally released alongside the manga. In these segments, the main cast—Eren, Mikasa, and Armin—attend school in a lighthearted, alternate universe scenario where Eren is a loner and Armin, bullied in school, becomes a strategic mastermind. This quirky post-credits scene adds a fun and unique twist to the film, showing another side of the characters fans have come to know and love.
While the film is currently dominating the box office in Japan, the timing of its North American release remains uncertain. However, the Attack on Titan franchise is making its presence known internationally, having collaborated with Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya to launch exclusive merchandise and themed meals at select locations.
