Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Shatters Box Office Records With $70 Million U.S. Debut

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle stormed the box office with a $70 million North American debut, the biggest anime opening in history, according to Comscore. The Sony-owned Crunchyroll release also tallied $132.1 million worldwide over the weekend, pushing its global total to $177.8 million. The movie launches a three-part finale that drives the saga toward its climactic showdown. It follows a young warrior and his demon-turned sister as they battle a supernatural underworld while holding on to their humanity. Analysts said the film’s success marks a sharp September rebound for theaters after a sluggish August.