 The delay was due to long-standing political tensions between China and Japan, but many Chinese nevertheless became familiar with Miyazaki's films due to rampant video piracy.In its opening weekend, ending December 16, 2018, "My Neighbour Totoro" grossed , entering the box office charts at number two, behind only Hollywood film "Aquaman" at number one and ahead of Bollywood film "Padman" at number three.By its second weekend, "My Neighbor Totoro" grossed in China.