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Box Office Shakeup: Demon Slayer Leads with Record Opening

9/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

*The Fantastic Four: First Steps* concluded its eight-week run with $272.5 million domestically and $517 million globally, dropping out of the top 10.
*Materialists*, directed by Celine Song, crossed $100 million worldwide, becoming A24's highest-grossing film and the top romantic drama of 2025.
*Demon Slayer
Kimetsu No Yaiba: Infinity Castle* debuted at number one in North America with $70.5 million, setting a record for animated film openings.
*Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale* opened at number three with $18.1 million, surpassing its predecessor, *A New Era*.
*The Long Walk*, a Stephen King adaptation, debuted with $11.5 million, reflecting mixed results for recent adaptations.

History

Historical Context

The 2009 film *Avatar* set a new standard in cinema by grossing $2.8 billion globally, reshaping box office expectations. This success paved the way for independent films like A24's *Materialists*, which grossed $100 million, and animated features such as *Demon Slayer
Kimetsu No Yaiba: Infinity Castle*, which opened with $70.5 million, reflecting a shift towards diverse storytelling in the film industry.

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Story summary

*The Fantastic Four: First Steps* concluded its eight-week run with $272.5 million domestically and $517 million globally, dropping out of the top 10.
*Materialists*, directed by Celine Song, crossed $100 million worldwide, becoming A24's highest-grossing film and the top romantic drama of 2025.
*Demon Slayer
Kimetsu No Yaiba: Infinity Castle* debuted at number one in North America with $70.5 million, setting a record for animated film openings.
*Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale* opened at number three with $18.1 million, surpassing its predecessor, *A New Era*.
*The Long Walk*, a Stephen King adaptation, debuted with $11.5 million, reflecting mixed results for recent adaptations.

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