Because the movie hasn't been released for English audiences yet, all of the reviews are in Japan only. The movie, during its first weekend, earned ¥515 million (US$4.35 million). The film has grossed ¥1.29 billion since then. It has a IMDb rating of 7.6/10, which is fairly average. Based on the ending of the manga, some may not enjoy the film as a result. However, some reviews have praised the music and touching moments. The movie is a financial success as it surpassed every single past Naruto movie's box office numbers entire run in one day, making it the most successful animation work in the franchise's history.