The First Slam Dunk
Film · 2022
A basketball manga returned as a film that grossed at least $246 million worldwide.
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- Worldwide gross, The Numbers live total
- $295M
- As of Oct 28, 2026 · The Numbers
- Peak proxy date
- Week of Apr 23, 2023
- Dec 3 ’22 to Week of Apr 23, 2023
- Platforms
- 6
- Started on Box office
- Origin
- Mixed
- Entertainment
Mechanics
How it spread
Trace the originThe film opened in Japan in December 2022, then grew into a long-running South Korean hit. Its Chinese release opened to $55.2 million over four days, while fans shared reactions online.
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Timeline (20)
July 2022
Film Partners precursor · Jul 2 ’22
The film announced its title and December 3 Japanese release date.[1]
December 2022
SPACE MEDIA commercial · Dec 3 ’22
SPACE MEDIA reported a Toei film ad at Shinjuku Station for the release.[4]
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- Worldwide gross, Box Office Mojo live total“Worldwide $246,868,956”$246.9M[16]
Press (3 outlets)
- Dec 3, 2022same daySPACE MEDIA · The First Slam Dunk takes over Shinjuku Station signage
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