The Blue Lock live-action film hit a landmark that few sports anime adaptations ever reach: 1 billion yen at the Japanese box office in just 19 days. The film opened on August 7, 2026, and reached the milestone by August 26 — a pace that ranks it among the fastest-grossing manga live-action releases of the year. As if on cue, the official Blue Lock manga X account launched a tribute artwork campaign on September 2 to mark the achievement.
The Trailer That Started It All
The main trailer gives a taste of why the film has resonated so strongly with audiences — high-energy football sequences, faithful character design, and the relentless competitive tension that defines the source material:
14 Manga Giants Pay Tribute
The September 2 tribute campaign saw 14 manga creators contribute original artwork celebrating the film’s success. The roster includes some of the biggest names in the medium:
- Hajime Isayama — Attack on Titan
- Hiro Mashima — Fairy Tail / Edens Zero
- Negi Haruba — The Quintessential Quintuplets
The remaining eleven contributors were posted across the official X account throughout the day. For a tribute campaign to draw Isayama specifically — typically selective about public endorsements — speaks to the genuine enthusiasm the film has generated within the manga community.
Singapore Opening: September 24
Singapore audiences can catch the film from September 24, 2026 — as we covered in August alongside the Rin Itoshi casting reveal and initial box office projections. With the Japan run already proving the film’s appeal, Singapore screenings are expected to sell briskly. Secure tickets early.
We will continue tracking the Blue Lock live-action as it rolls out across Southeast Asia.