Princess Mononoke Becomes the Overwhelming No. 1 in Advance Ticket Sales Among Concurrent Releases

The legendary masterpiece 〈Princess Mononoke〉, which showcases the technical & ideological prowess of director Hayao Miyazaki, has risen to the overwhelming No. 1 in advance ticket sales among concurrent releases. With a buzz generated by its IMAX premiere screening a week before the official release, it has secured the top spot in advance ticket sales (3.7%) among concurrent releases opening on September 17. This result surpasses other concurrent releases such as 〈Gisaeng〉 and ranks fourth overall, following Park Chan-wook's new film 〈Can't Help It〉 and 〈Demon Slayer: Mugen Train〉 〈Face〉, proving the anticipation for this classic masterpiece imbued with Miyazaki Hayao's unique worldview.

The first Studio Ghibli re-release to showcase IMAX screenings, 〈Princess Mononoke〉 is a fateful epic that captures the struggle for coexistence between humans and nature, featuring 'Ashitaka', cursed by the god of calamity, meeting 'San', who shares a fate with the forest. This work is noted for its vast scale and dynamic direction within Miyazaki Hayao's unique worldview, achieving a high level of completion. 〈Princess Mononoke〉 will be released on September 17 to meet audiences.