1st Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Film Has Biggest U.S. Opening Ever for Anime Film – News

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Entertainment news website variety show reported on Saturday Demonic Killer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle – He escaped from Siraithe first movie Demonic Killer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle TrilogyAs of Friday, an estimated $33 million has been received (including $11.4 million in Thursday’s preview show) In 3315 locations in the United States, it currently ranks first in the box office in the United States. The film has already broken the record for the largest opening weekend in the United States, previously held by the United States Pokémon: The First Movie ((Pocket Monster: Mewtwo strikes) In 1999, the company made $31 million (the film was released on Wednesday two days before the three-day weekend box office framework).
In addition, this movie has exceeded 2022 Dragon Ball Superhero Combination of anime movie preview and opening day income Anime movie record of $10 million. Demonic Killer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle – He escaped from Sirai Current global revenue is estimated at $315 million.
By comparison, Demon Slayer – Kimetsu No Yaiba – Movie: Mugen Train Winned On the first day of the U.S. box office, $9.5 million.
crunchyroll,,,,, Sony Pictures Entertainmentand Aniplex start filter The first movie in the U.S. and Canada on Friday, including IMAX and other premium large-screen formats. The movie is shown in English subtitles and English Dubbing.
English Dubbing Because the movie has Throw actor Channing Tatum ((Magic Mike,,,,, 21 Jump the street) as keizo and Rebecca Wang As koyuki.
The first movie Open In Japan on July 18, the movie is being played on 443 screens (A Franchise Records) All over Japan, including IMAX filters. Outside Japan, Aniplex It aims to make new movies play in more than 150 countries and regions, which is more FranchisePrevious world tours in 145 countries and regions.
This movie so far Sell The total of 22,007,405 cumulative tickets totaled 31,425,916,900 yen (approximately US$213 million). This made the movie the fastest in Japan, reaching 30 million yen (about 203 million US dollars), reaching a milestone in 46 days. Demon Slayer – Kimetsu No Yaiba – Movie: Mugen Train The previous record was retained and the milestone reached within 59 days.
This movie has surpassed Titanic Become the third highest film ever in Japan. This movie may surpass Spirited Away In Japan in the next few days.
Haruo Sotozaki Instructing anime ufotableand ufotable Thanks to the script. like The song “Taiyōganoborana sekai” is being played and Lisa Singing “Zankoku no Yoru Ni Kagayake” (“Brutal Night”).
Source: type (J. Kim Murphy), Box office Mojo