Sword Art Online Aria of a Starless Night (2022)
90%RT Audience Score: 95%
Awards & Nominations: NA
Sword Art Online: Progressive – Aria of a Starless Night is a cinematic masterpiece that will leave audiences in awe. The stunning visuals and soaring music create an immersive experience that transports viewers into the world of SAO. The film successfully retells the beginning of the series in a way that is approachable for newcomers while still being rewarding for longtime fans. The tweaks in this remaster may fascinate hardened SAO fans, but even those unfamiliar with the series will find themselves captivated by the inspiring lead characters and the high stakes they face. Overall, Sword Art Online: Progressive – Aria of a Starless Night is a must-see for anyone who appreciates the artistry and storytelling of anime.
Sword Art Online: Progressive – Aria of a Starless Night is a must-watch for all anime fans out there! The movie version is a great way to catch up on the series if you don’t have the time to watch the entire thing. The visuals are stunning, the music is epic, and the stakes are high. Even if you’re new to the series, you’ll find yourself rooting for the inspiring lead characters. And for the hardened SAO fans, the tweaks in this remaster will surely fascinate you. So grab some popcorn, sit back, and get ready for an adventure in the virtual world!
Production Company(ies)
6th & Idaho, DUST, Stampede Ventures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Warner Bros.
Distributor
Aniplex / FUNimation Films
Release Type
Streaming, Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
MPAA / Certificate
Year of Release
2022
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:Dolby Digital, Dolby, Dolby Surround 7.1
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Aspect ratio:1.85 : 1
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Runtime:1h 37m
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Language(s):
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Dec 3, 2021 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 24, 2022
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
Sword Art Online, Aincrad Arc, Asuna Yuuki, Reki Kawahara, Tomohiko Ito, Ayako Kawano, anime, action, adventure, Japanese, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Haruka Tomatsu, Inori Minase, Hiroaki Hirata, Hiroki Yasumoto, Rina Hidaka, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Aniplex, FUNimation Films, limited release, streaming, box office, critic reviews, Richard Whittaker, Marcelo Stiletano, Tom Cassidy, Abhishek Srivastava, Tyler Treese, MPAA rating, virtual world, death game, newbie gamer, 100 levels, dream come true, nightmare, game over, verified ratings, audience score, photos, cast and crew, distributor, sound mix, aspect ratio
Worldwide gross: NA
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): NA
US/Canada gross: NA
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): NA
US/Canada opening weekend: $1,050,000
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $1,050,000
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 1,265
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
Haruka Tomatsu – Asuna (Voice)
Inori Minase – Mito (Voice)
Hiroaki Hirata – Kurain
Hiroki Yasumoto – Egiru
Rina Hidaka – Sirika
Director(s)
Ayako Kawano
Writer(s)
Reki Kawahara, Tomohiko Ito
Producer(s)
NA
Film Festivals
Toronto
Awards & Nominations
NA
Academy Awards
All Critics (5) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (4) | Rotten (1)
Hardened SAO fans may be fascinated by the tweaks in this remaster, but Aria of a Starless Night just feels like a repackaging.
December 9, 2021
Richard Whittaker
Austin Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
… A phenomenon of extraordinary global reach. [Full review in Spanish]
May 18, 2022
Marcelo Stiletano
La Nación (Argentina)
With its soaring music, sizzling visuals, huge stakes, and inspiring lead characters, Sword Art Online: Progressive – Aria of a Starless Night is a recommended anime for series fans and newcomers alike.
March 4, 2022 | Rating: 4/5
Tom Cassidy
Common Sense Media
If you are an anime fan and have no time to watch the series on which this is based, the movie version is well worth the time.
March 1, 2022 | Rating: 3.5/5
Abhishek Srivastava
The Times of India
Aria of a Starless Night is a success at retelling the series’ beginning in a way that is approachable while still being rewarding for longtime fans.
January 12, 2022 | Rating: 8/10
Tyler Treese
ComingSoon.net…
Plot
In Sword Art Online The Movie -Progressive- Aria of a Starless Night, Asuna must beat all 100 levels of the virtual world of Aincrad to escape, but “Game Over” means death in the real world.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Cherami Leigh provides the voice for the character Asuna in both the Japanese and English versions of the film.
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