7, 2016. Release and promotion Kingsglaive was first announced in March 2016 at "Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV", a media event dedicated to the game. Its release was handled by publisher Square Enix and distributor Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. At the time, no theatrical release was announced for the West. In June at the 2016 Electronic Entertainment Expo, it was announced that Kingsglaive would receive a limited theatrical release in North America, beginning on August 19; its theatrical release was handled by Stage 6 Films with Vertical Entertainment and Square Enix. A further week's run was announced for some areas. It was later announced that Le Grand Rex would be hosting a French premiere for Kingsglaive on September 15. Kingsglaive released in Japanese cinemas through Aniplex on July 9, 2016, where day one fans were given exclusive Lunafreya post cards. Tickets went on sale on April 23. Prior to its theatrical release, a television special titled "XV Universe Report" aired in Japan, featuring behind-the-scenes information and interviews regarding Final Fantasy XV and its associated media. Home media Kingsglaive was included on Blu-ray in the "Deluxe Edition" and "Ultimate Collector's Edition" of Final Fantasy XV, which were released worldwide on November 29, 2016. The film was also included in the "Final Fantasy XV Film Collection", a box set which includes Final Fantasy XV and Brotherhood. The digital version of the film was released on streaming and download services on August 30, 2016; the standalone Blu-ray and DVD versions were released on October 4, 2016. It was released on Ultra HD Blu-ray on March 30, 2021. Reception Box office The film debuted in Japan in 10th place, selling 22,818 tickets for a total of ($345,507) in two days. By July 20, over 70,000 tickets had been sold, bringing a total gross of over in Japan ($907,524). Its high takings were attributed to positive word of mouth following the initial release. During the openings of its limited run in the United States, the film grossed a further $190,000. It eventually grossed $269,980 in the region. Upon release in China in March 2017, the film entered at No. 4 in the top-grossing films of that week, being the highest grossing new release with $3.90 million. The film went on to gross in China. Its total worldwide gross reached over $6.4 million as of April 2017. The home video releases of Kingsglaive were among the top