Critics particularly praised the film's narrative, score, and visuals, achieved through a combination of traditional cel animation and CGI animation. The film, which had a budget over , was initially a box office failure, before drawing a cult following on home video, and eventually grossing approximately in total box office and home video sales revenue. It inspired filmmakers such as the Wachowskis, creators of the "Matrix" films, and James Cameron. In 2004, Oshii directed "," billed as a separate work and not a true sequel. In 2008, Oshii released an updated version of the original film, "Ghost in the Shell 2.0", featuring new audio and updated 3D animation.