Madoka Magica: Walpurgisnacht Rising Passes 1 Million Admissions
The 1 million admissions mark confirms that a sequel 13 years after Rebellion can still pull a mass theatrical audience, and the spoiler ban lifting the same weekend as the milestone turns the film's reception into its own ongoing story.
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Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising has passed 1 million admissions and 1.8 billion yen in box office revenue by its 17th day, September 13. The film opened August 28 with Akiyuki Shinbo, Gen Urobuchi, and Ume Aoki on key staff. Spoilers were allowed from September 12, and Dolby Cinema screenings begin September 18.
The film opened on August 28 and reached 1 billion yen in its first 4 days, then 900,000 admissions and 1.5 billion yen by day 10. It topped both the admissions and box office ranking in its opening weekend. Theater events since opening day include stage greetings, nationwide live viewings, and mascot character greetings.
Spoilers on social media were permitted from September 12, and the same day brought the Week 3 visitor bonus featuring the new character Nameless Upperclassman / Wasu. The now-playing PV from the Aniplex One Focus streaming event passed 1 million YouTube views in less than 24 hours.
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