"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has annihilated the box office over the weekend, surpassing The Conjuring: Last Rites's second weekend by $45 million. Yes, it's a very, very big lead. Infinity Castle grossed over $70 million during its opening weekend in the United States; it's on track to beat the records set by its first film, Mugen Train, which is currently the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time."
"It also beat out Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Backfor the highest anime opening weekend in North America. It's a huge accomplishment for any R-rated film, but for those who were in theaters for the first movie four years ago, it's big ol' "well, duh!" Moviegoers yearn for demons to be slayed. Last month, KPop Demon Hunters earned an estimated $18-20 million for a one-weekend sing-along release for a movie that's been out for months on Netflix."
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle opened to over $70 million in the United States, surpassing The Conjuring: Last Rites's second weekend by $45 million. The film is on track to eclipse the records set by Mugen Train, currently the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time. Infinity Castle achieved the highest anime opening weekend in North America, surpassing Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back. The performance represents a major achievement for an R-rated title. Audience enthusiasm for genre events is evident: KPop Demon Hunters earned an estimated $18-20 million during a one-weekend sing-along re-release of a film previously on Netflix. Different demographics delivered strong box-office appeal across music and dark fantasy genres.
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