New Detective Conan movie has a massive opening day

The 29th Detective Conan film, Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway, has officially shattered records in Japan.

Premiering on April 10, 2026, the movie grossed an astounding 3.50 billion yen during its opening weekend, selling over 2.31 million tickets.

This historic performance officially makes it the most successful opening in the long-running franchise's history.

The film's reach was immense, debuting across 526 theaters.

Directed by Takahiro Hasui, the action-packed story follows Conan and the Kanagawa police as they face off against a mysterious, high-tech motorcycle.

Fans were treated to an immersive experience, as this was the first production to utilize TOHO Studios' new post-production facility, featuring advanced Dolby Vision and Atmos sound for the movie's thrilling high-speed sequences.

With this latest success, Detective Conan continues to solidify its reputation as a true titan of Japanese cinema, following the massive popularity of previous entries like 2024's The Million-dollar Pentagram.