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Demon Slayer Smashes Records Amid Box Office Surge

9/18/2025

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September box office features sleeper hits like “The Conjuring: Last Rites” and “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle.”
“Demon Slayer” debuted with a record $70 million and is projected to earn $25 million in its second weekend.
Universal's “Him” aims for $15-$18 million, while Sony’s “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” targets $8-$10 million despite a 52% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
The domestic box office is 4.4% above 2024 but 22.4% behind 2019.
Upcoming releases like “One Battle After Another” and “Tron: Ares” may boost ticket sales.

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September box office features sleeper hits like “The Conjuring: Last Rites” and “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle.”
“Demon Slayer” debuted with a record $70 million and is projected to earn $25 million in its second weekend.
Universal's “Him” aims for $15-$18 million, while Sony’s “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey” targets $8-$10 million despite a 52% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
The domestic box office is 4.4% above 2024 but 22.4% behind 2019.
Upcoming releases like “One Battle After Another” and “Tron: Ares” may boost ticket sales.