Sony Pictures Entertainment’s revenue remained relatively stable for fiscal year 2025. While there were increased sales from its Crunchyroll anime streaming service and the success of the global hit film “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” these gains were balanced by a general decrease in revenue from theatrical releases.
For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Sony Pictures Entertainment reported sales of JPY1.499 trillion, or approximately $9.92 billion, maintaining a steady performance.
The standout success for the studio was the anime film “Infinity Castle,” which earned $741 million at the worldwide box office. However, SPE’s theatrical revenue for FY25 fell to $494 million, a decrease from $900 million in the previous year. Revenue from television productions rose by 12% to $3.39 billion, and the Media Networks group, which includes Crunchyroll, saw a revenue increase of 13% to $3.17 billion. Conversely, total sales to entertainment streaming platforms for FY25 declined by 10% to $1.14 billion.
SPE’s operating income for FY25 was JPY104.9 billion ($687 million), an 11% decline. This figure includes JPY27.1 billion in one-time charges related to impairment losses on assets associated with Pixomondo, a company involved in VFX and virtual production businesses, acquired by Sony in October 2022, and its related shutdown costs.
Without considering the Pixomondo charges, Sony Pictures Entertainment’s operating income for FY25 increased by about 13% in yen terms and 11% in U.S. dollars, amounting to approximately $858 million.
Looking ahead to fiscal 2026, SPE is concentrating on “creating and strengthening franchises,” with significant releases such as “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” set for July 31 and “Jumanji: Open World” on December 25. The company anticipates a 9% revenue increase for FY26, reaching JPY1.630 trillion, driven by expected higher box-office revenue and growth in paid subscribers at Crunchyroll, though tempered by fewer TV series deliveries and lower licensing revenue from its movie catalog. Operating income is forecasted to rise by 38% to JPY145 billion, largely due to comparisons with the Pixomondo charges in FY25.
In the quarter ending March 2026, SPE’s revenue increased by 14%, reaching JPY472.9 billion. A highlight was Sony Pictures Animation’s “GOAT,” an action-comedy produced by Stephen Curry, featuring a small goat named Will who competes in pro “roarball.” The family-friendly film garnered $192 million globally and $103 million domestically following its wide release on February 13.
In the recent quarter, Sony Group reported sales of JPY3.036 trillion, an 8% increase, while net income fell by 63% to JPY83.1 billion, factoring in Pixomondo-related charges. For the full FY25, Sony Group’s revenue rose 4% to JPY12.48 trillion, and net income decreased by 3% to JPY1.03 trillion.
During the first quarter of 2026, Sony’s music segment achieved a 21% revenue increase to JPY570.0 billion, with operating income surging by 58% to JPY132.4 billion. For fiscal year 2025, sales grew by 15% to JPY2.12 trillion, driven by higher revenue from streaming services in recorded music and music publishing. Operating income in Sony’s music segment reached a record high of JPY447 billion, up 25%.
In Sony’s PlayStation segment, FY25 revenue remained steady at JPY4.685 trillion, as increased sales from network services and third-party game software were offset by a decrease in hardware sales. The company sold 16.0 million PlayStation 5 consoles, down from 18.5 million in FY24. Adjusted operating income for the year rose by 45% to a record JPY602 million, excluding a JPY120 billion impairment charge for gaming studio Bungie and JPY18.3 billion in expenses from a “correction in the amount of certain previously capitalized development costs,” according to the company.
PlayStation’s monthly active users in March 2026 increased by 1% year-over-year to around 125 million accounts, marking a record high for fiscal Q4. Total play time during the quarter also rose by 1% compared to the previous year.
