
The Japanese animated dark fantasy action film Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is a force to be reckoned with at the US box office. Haruo Sotozaki‘s directorial broke 6 major records in its opening weekend, and the streak of success continues. Scroll below for the detailed report on day 4.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle at the US Box Office
In its opening weekend, Infinity Castle registered the biggest debut for an international film, breaking Pokémon: The First Movie‘s 26-year-old record. On day 4, Akaza’s Return grossed an impressive $5 million at the US box office, as per Luiz Fernando. Compared to $16 million raked in on Sunday, it saw a 68.75% drop.
Another big milestone has been unlocked as Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has recorded the biggest Monday ever for an international film in the US. It has left behind Pokémon the Movie 2000’s $2.1 million, raking in almost 138% higher earnings. The overall earnings reach $75.6 million in the United States.
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Take a look at the day-wise breakdown at the US box office:
- Previews: $11.4 million
- Day 1: $21.6 million
- Day 2: $21.6 million
- Day 3: $16 million
- Day 4: $5 million
Total: $75.6 million
Infinity Castle set to become the highest-grossing anime film!
In less than a week of its US run, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is all set to emerge as the highest-grossing anime film of all time. In the next 2-3 days, it will cross Pokémon: The First Movie, which currently holds the title with lifetime earnings of $85.7 million. The best is yet to come as the Ufotable production will also soon become the first anime film in history to enter the $100 million club at the North American circuit.
Infinity Castle Box Office Summary
- US Box Office: $75.6 million
- Japan Box Office: $222.2 million (¥32.73B)
- International Box Office: $178 million
- Worldwide Box Office: $475.8 million
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