Doraemon caused a storm to exceed 100 billion VND in just 10 days, children's films grossed adults

Right on International Children's Day 1/6, Doraemon Movie 44 : Nobita and Adventure into the World in Pictures officially reached the revenue milestone of 100 billion VND, a remarkable achievement that helped the film rise to the top position at the Vietnamese box office, far surpassing many heavyweights at the same time of release.

The Japanese anime has hardly encountered any competitors for more than a week. From the number of screenings to the number of tickets sold, Doraemon Movie 44 has overwhelmed the market. On the morning of June 1 alone, the film earned up to 8.1 billion VND and sold more than 84,000 tickets – numbers that prove the strong attraction and widespread spread of the Doraemon brand in Vietnam.

While Doraemon dominated the sales, other international productions such as Mission Impossible 8 and Lilo & Stitch came in close behind with modest revenues of $2.2 billion and $2.3 billion, respectively. Notably, the only Vietnamese animated film released on this occasion – Cricket Men: Adventure to the Muddy Village – also recorded a positive achievement with 1.9 billion VND, marking the first time a domestic animated film was released on the occasion of June 1 to compete directly with international blockbusters.

In the 44th film, the story begins with the unexpected appearance of Princess Claire from the Kingdom of Artoria. She suddenly appears in the modern world and invites Doraemon's group of friends to join an adventure into the world of her paintings. However, in this seemingly peaceful and artistic land, an ancient legend is rising, carrying with it the power of evil with the ambition to destroy both worlds.

Not only is it carefully invested in image and sound, this script is also considered to have more depth. As soon as it premiered, the film received many compliments from the audience and experts. Critic Nguyen Phong Viet said that Doraemon is not only a long-standing animation brand but also has a lasting influence in the Vietnamese market. He especially appreciates the innovation in Doraemon Movie 44, when the film boldly brings elements of adventure, action and drama into the story line that is already familiar with lightness and humanity.

"The battle of the characters in this film becomes much more intense and dramatic than the previous Doraemon films. In the past, the confrontations were often gentle and educational, but this time the thrilling atmosphere was pushed up markedly," said expert Phong Viet. According to him, this change not only makes a difference for the 44th film, but also helps the Doraemon series catch up with new entertainment trends, more in line with the diverse tastes of modern audiences – especially the group of children who are increasingly loving stories with depth and strong action.

The success of Doraemon Movie 44 also extends the impressive series of achievements of the movie series about the blue machine cat at the Vietnamese box office. Previously, part 43 released in 2024 achieved a huge revenue of VND 147 billion, while part 42 released in 2023 also earned VND 84 billion. These consecutive numbers not only show the special affection of Vietnamese audiences for Doraemon, but also prove the enduring attraction of a long-standing Japanese animation brand for many generations.

The success of Doraemon Movie 44 not only comes from the long-standing brand attraction, but also the result of constantly innovating and updating trends to suit the increasingly diverse tastes of the audience. The skillful combination of entertainment, action, emotion and human values makes the film easily accessible to a wide range of audiences – from children to parents, from loyal fans to new audiences.

In the context that the Vietnamese film industry is looking for a sustainable direction after the pandemic, the explosion of Doraemon Movie 44 shows the great potential of the animated film line in the domestic market. This is also a motivation for domestic filmmakers to boldly invest in the animation genre, not only serving children but also being able to reach a large audience if it is done carefully, creatively and according to taste.

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