Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Breaks Box Office Records with $70 Million Opening in North America

The anime film *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – the Movie: Infinity Castle* has made a historic debut in North America, grossing an estimated $70 million from 3,315 theaters. This marks the largest opening ever for an anime movie in the U.S., surpassing initial expectations. The film, which is the first of a three-part trilogy, adapts the final arc of the popular *Demon Slayer* anime and manga series. It received significant box office contributions from younger audiences, especially males aged 18-34. Overseas, the film also performed well, earning an additional $49 million, bringing its global weekend total to $132.1 million. This success follows a series of record-breaking performances in Japan, where the movie grossed over $200 million since its release in July. The film is distributed by Crunchyroll in North America and other selected regions. This achievement highlights the growing popularity of anime films and marks a significant milestone in the box office performance of animated titles.