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Demon Slayer Dominates Box Office, Him Falters

9/22/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — the Movie Infinity Castle led the weekend, $17.3M, domestic total over $104M.
Him, produced by Jordan Peele, opened second with $13.5M but drew poor reviews.
The Conjuring: Last Rites placed third with $12.9M and franchise-high $151M domestically.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey opened at $3.5M, starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell.

History

Historical Context

"Demon Slayer: Mugen Train" became the highest-grossing anime film in 2020, earning over $400 million worldwide. This success highlights the increasing popularity of anime in Western markets, driven by distribution companies like Funimation and Crunchyroll. The rise of streaming platforms has further expanded access to international content, reshaping audience preferences and indicating a lasting interest in diverse cinematic experiences.

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Story summary

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — the Movie Infinity Castle led the weekend, $17.3M, domestic total over $104M.
Him, produced by Jordan Peele, opened second with $13.5M but drew poor reviews.
The Conjuring: Last Rites placed third with $12.9M and franchise-high $151M domestically.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey opened at $3.5M, starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell.

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