Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal' to release in Japan in 2026
What's the story
Sandeep Reddy Vanga's blockbuster film Animal is returning to theaters, albeit in Japan. The movie, which stars Ranbir Kapoor, will be released in February 2026 as part of a special run by Bhadrakali Films. The production house took to social media on Wednesday morning to share a poster of the Japanese release along with its release date.
Box office potential
'Animal' aims for ₹1,000cr mark with Japanese release
Originally released in December 2023, Animal was a massive hit at the box office, raking in ₹553.87 crore net in India and ₹915 crore worldwide, per Sacnilk. The film ended its run as the ninth-highest-grossing Indian film of all time. With its upcoming release in Japan, it now has an opportunity to target the coveted ₹1,000 crore milestone.
Box office rivalry
'Animal' to compete with 'Dhurandhar' for box office supremacy
As Animal gears up for its Japan release, it is poised to lose its position as the ninth highest-grossing Indian film to Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar. Aditya Dhar's directorial is expected to overtake Animal's worldwide collection on Wednesday and cross the ₹1,000 crore mark by Saturday. Dhurandhar is projected to finish its run with a worldwide revenue between ₹1,000 and ₹1,100 crore.
Twitter Post
Twitter Post
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— Bhadrakali Pictures (@VangaPictures) December 24, 2025
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The most talked-about, debated, and unforgettable cinematic experience iscoming to Japan.🪓 February 13, 2026. 🇯🇵🇮🇳#Animal#AnimalinJapan#AnimalTheFilm#RanbirKapoor… pic.twitter.com/0ppdkqtd0W
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Potential success
'Animal' could join the ₹1,000cr club with Japanese release
The makers of Animal are now hoping that the film can reclaim its spot and reach the ₹1,000 crore mark with its box office collections in Japan. In recent years, Indian films have enjoyed success in Japan. RRR earned ¥2.4 billion (over ₹150 crore) there, while KGF: Chapter 2 grossed ¥1.1 billion (₹70 crore), as per Hindustan Times. Animal also starred Rashmika Mandanna and Bobby Deol in pivotal roles. The film sparked controversy over its alleged misogynistic undertones.