Demon Slayer Breaks Box Office Records as Conjuring and Downton Abbey Shine Globally

The global box office this weekend saw massive successes from several films. ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle’ made history with a record-breaking global opening of $132.1 million, becoming the highest-grossing anime film opening ever. The movie grossed $70 million in North America alone, with impressive international performances, including $29 million from Latin America and $17.4 million from Europe. Meanwhile, ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ continued its strong performance, adding $60.5 million internationally, bringing its global total to $332.9 million. The film is performing particularly well in Latin America and Asia. In contrast, the final film in the ‘Downton Abbey’ series, ‘The Grand Finale,’ grossed $30.4 million worldwide in its opening, surpassing the previous film’s performance in some markets. The UK was the leading market for ‘Downton Abbey,’ and its success is expected to continue in upcoming international markets. The article highlights how international audiences are increasingly supporting blockbuster franchises, with anime, horror, and drama films showing significant growth at the global box office.