The Marvel of Naruto Franchise
The Naruto franchise has been around for almost two decades, and it has become one of the most successful anime series of all time. It has spawned dozens of movies, TV shows, video games, and merchandise. It has also spawned an immense fan base that continues to grow with each passing year. But just how much money has Naruto made?
It's hard to say exactly how much money the Naruto franchise has made over the years. After all, the franchise has been around since 1999, and it has been featured in various forms of media over the years. However, we can take a look at some of the estimates that have been made in order to get an idea of the franchise's overall success.
Naruto Movies
The Naruto franchise has produced several movies over the years. The first movie, "Naruto: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow," was released in 2004 and grossed over $20 million at the box office. The second movie, "Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel," was released in 2005 and grossed over $9 million at the box office. The third movie, "Naruto Shippuden: The Movie," was released in 2007 and grossed over $7 million at the box office. Combined, these three movies have grossed over $36 million at the box office.
In addition to the box office gross, the Naruto movies have also made a significant amount of money through DVD sales and rentals. The first three movies have sold over 5 million DVDs combined, and the movies continue to be popular on streaming services such as Netflix. In total, the Naruto movies have made over $50 million in total.
Naruto TV Series
The original Naruto TV series ran from 2002 to 2007 and was an enormous hit in Japan. The series was so popular that it spawned several spin-off series, such as "Naruto Shippuden," "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations," and "Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals." The original series has made over $200 million through TV ratings and DVD sales.
The spin-off series have also been successful. "Naruto Shippuden" ran from 2007 to 2017 and made over $400 million through TV ratings and DVD sales. "Boruto: Naruto Next Generations" is currently airing and has made over $100 million through TV ratings and DVD sales. Combined, these three series have made over $700 million in total.
Naruto Video Games
The Naruto franchise has also spawned dozens of video games over the years. The first game, "Naruto: Ultimate Ninja," was released in 2003 and has sold over 8 million copies worldwide. The latest game in the series, "Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4," was released in 2016 and has sold over 6 million copies worldwide. Combined, these games have made over $500 million in total.
In addition to the games, the Naruto franchise has also spawned numerous mobile games. The first game, "Naruto: Ninja Council," was released in 2004 and has been downloaded over 10 million times. The latest game in the series, "Naruto: Slugfest," was released in 2020 and has been downloaded over 5 million times. Combined, these games have made over $200 million in total.
Merchandise
The Naruto franchise has also spawned a wide variety of merchandise over the years. The merchandise includes books, action figures, clothing, and more. The merchandise has sold over $1 billion in total over the years.
Conclusion
The Naruto franchise has been incredibly successful over the years, and it has made an immense amount of money. The movies have made over $50 million, the TV series have made over $700 million, the video games have made over $500 million, and the merchandise has made over $1 billion in total. In total, the Naruto franchise has made over $2.25 billion in total.
