The success of the film comes from many factors such as brand effects, nostalgic elements and favorable release time.
The movie "Doraemon: New Version - Nobita and the Mansion at the Bottom of the Sea" is becoming a new box office phenomenon in Vietnam. According to data from Box Office Vietnam as of the morning of May 25, the movie has grossed about 95 billion VND (calculated from its release to date) and leads in box office revenue.
One of the biggest reasons why the film creates a strong attraction is the Doraemon brand, which has had a large audience in Vietnam for many generations. Not only children, many adult audiences also choose to go to theaters thanks to the elements of childhood and nostalgia.
This is the 45th film of the Doraemon film series, and also a remake of the work released in 1983. The new version still retains the familiar adventure spirit but is strongly upgraded in terms of visuals, special effects and a more modern storytelling style.
The ocean setting and the story of exploring the civilization under the seabed, Atlantis and the mysterious demonic castle also help the film create a new feeling for young audiences. The content with adventure, friendship and protecting the Earth continues to be a familiar but effective formula of the Doraemon brand.
In addition, the release time is also considered an important factor. The film is released in theaters right when students start summer vacation, attracting a large number of families and young audiences to theaters. According to records, even early screenings before the official premiere also achieve very high revenue.
Besides, the Vietnamese market has a special attraction for Japanese anime. Previously, many Doraemon and Conan films had continuously broken anime revenue records in Vietnam. In 2024, the movie "Doraemon: Nobita and the Global Symphony" once surpassed the 100 billion VND mark and became the best-selling anime at the Vietnamese box office.
On social networks and forums, many viewers also praised the brilliant images, family emotions and gentle message of the film. Many opinions believe that the new version both retains the original spirit and is modern enough to approach a new generation of viewers.
With the current ticket sales speed, many predictions suggest that "Doraemon: New Version - Nobita and the Castle at the Bottom of the Sea" can completely soon surpass the 100 billion VND mark, and even become one of the most successful Japanese animated films ever released in Vietnam.
