Japan Canada Original Film Sega Blur Studio Maria Animation Planet Live-action February 14, 2020 (United States) June 26, 2020 (Japan) The following is a list of the 10 highest-grossing animated feature films first released in 2020.
The year was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic which led to a major decline in box office revenue due to the closure of cinemas and movie theaters.
[209] It went on to have the highest-grossing second weekend, and in ten days became the fastest film to cross ¥10 billion ($96.7 million), surpassing Spirited Away (2001) which had previously crossed the ¥10 billion milestone in 19 days and held the record for 19 years.
[210] Mugen Train also became the fastest film to cross ¥20 billion in Japan, again faster than Spirited Away.
[215] In 73 days, Mugen Train grossed ¥32.48 billion to become the highest-grossing film of all time in Japan, surpassing Spirited Away which held the record for 19 years.