Introducing SPY x FAMILY CODE: White – the highly anticipated anime feature set to captivate audiences as it hits theaters on April 19. Based on the wildly popular manga series, this thrilling espionage tale follows the adventures of a unique family unit brought together by extraordinary circumstances. With a blend of action, humor, and heart, SPY x FAMILY CODE: White promises an unforgettable cinematic experience that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. Don’t miss your chance to immerse yourself in this exhilarating world, as the movie makes its exclusive debut in theaters. Here are the details.
SPY x FAMILY CODE: White only in Theaters April 19
SPY x FAMILY CODE: White will showcase a brand-new, original storyline unlike anything you’ve witnessed before. The movie premiered in Japanese theaters on December 22, 2023, with the voice actor ensemble from the anime television series returning to reprise their roles.
Crunchyroll has secured the licensing rights for the film and is set to premiere it in North America on April 19, 2024, offering audiences both English-subtitled and dubbed versions. Neofilms has already brought the movie to audiences in Hong Kong as of February 1, 2024. Meanwhile, SMG Holdings, a Korean film distributor, is gearing up to release the movie in Korea in March 2024.
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Japanese Reception
According to Wiki, the movie garnered widespread critical acclaim upon its release in Japan, achieving remarkable success at the box office. Within the initial three days from Friday, December 22 to Sunday, December 24, it sold an impressive 866,436 tickets and amassed a staggering 1.224 billion yen (8,154,288.00 USD) in earnings, securing the top spot on the Japanese box office rankings. Additionally, anime social media channels reported an impressive audience satisfaction rate of 93.6%.
Richard Eisenbeis of Anime News Network gave the movie an overall rating of B+. While acknowledging a slight dip in the story’s impact on the overarching Spy × Family narrative, Eisenbeis praised the film for its exhilarating action sequences and delightful comedy. He noted it as an excellent introductory film for newcomers keen on exploring the series.
Global Theatrical Release Schedule
Here is when you can catch the new feature globally:
- April 17: Belgium, France, Switzerland (French-speaking)
- April 18: Australia, New Zealand
- April 19: Canada, Spain, United States
- April 23: Austria, Germany
- April 24: Italy, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago
- April 25: Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Mexico (IMAX on April 18), Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Suriname, Switzerland (German-speaking), Switzerland (Italian-speaking), Uruguay
- April 26: Bulgaria, Ecuador, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Venezuela
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