Anime Juggernaut ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Shatters Box Office Records with $70M Debut

“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle” has carved out a historic victory at the North American box office this weekend, slicing straight to No. 1 with an estimated $70 million debut. This monumental opening marks the biggest domestic launch ever for an anime film, far surpassing the previous record held by “Pokémon: The First Movie” from 1999.

The Sony-owned Crunchyroll release not only dominated domestically but also extended its meteoric run globally, achieving a massive $132.1 million weekend total and pushing its worldwide gross to $177.8 million across North America and 49 international markets. Industry analysts are hailing the film’s performance as a significant and unpredictable success, signaling a robust September rebound for the box office after a sluggish August.

The film, which is the first installment in a three-part trilogy adapting the climactic Shonen saga, outpaced strong contenders. Warner Bros.’ horror sequel “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” which debuted last weekend, slipped to second place with $26 million, bringing its domestic total to $131 million. Focus Features’ “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” secured third place with an $18.1 million opening.

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