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Demon Slayer Dominates Box Office, Sets Anime Record

9/20/2025

Summary

Story summary

"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" leads the box office, projected to earn $16 million in its second weekend, despite a 77% drop from its $70 million opening.
The film has surpassed "Pokemon: The First Movie," becoming the highest-grossing anime film in North America, exceeding $100 million domestically.
Jordan Peele's "Him" debuted in second place with an expected $15 million, facing weak reviews and a C- CinemaScore.
"The Conjuring: Last Rites" is projected to earn $12 million, maintaining its status as a top franchise earner.
Overall, the weekend box office is expected to total $76 million, indicating a post-summer slowdown.

History

Historical Context

In 2001, "Pokemon: The First Movie" marked a turning point by grossing over $85 million in North America, establishing anime's viability in mainstream cinema. This success contrasted with earlier skepticism towards the genre. Recently, "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" surpassed $100 million domestically, highlighting the increasing acceptance and popularity of anime, which is poised to further influence global film trends.

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Story summary

"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" leads the box office, projected to earn $16 million in its second weekend, despite a 77% drop from its $70 million opening.
The film has surpassed "Pokemon: The First Movie," becoming the highest-grossing anime film in North America, exceeding $100 million domestically.
Jordan Peele's "Him" debuted in second place with an expected $15 million, facing weak reviews and a C- CinemaScore.
"The Conjuring: Last Rites" is projected to earn $12 million, maintaining its status as a top franchise earner.
Overall, the weekend box office is expected to total $76 million, indicating a post-summer slowdown.

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