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‘Demon Slayer’ Holds Off ‘Him’ in Tight Weekend Box-Office Race

A record debut leaves the anime holdover with enough momentum to retain first despite a sharp fall.

Marlon Wayans is Isaiah in HIM, directed by Justin Tipping.
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Overview

  • Demon Slayer is projected around $16 million for its second weekend after a roughly 77% drop, narrowly ahead of Him near $15 million.
  • Him earned about $6.4–$6.47 million on Friday including roughly $2 million in previews from 3,168 theaters, with a reported budget near $27 million.
  • Sony’s A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is tracking to about $3.8 million for the weekend after a $1.4 million Friday, pointing to an underwhelming start.
  • Early audience grades signal soft word of mouth, with Him at a C- CinemaScore while Journey lands a B- alongside tepid reviews.
  • The top five is expected to round out with The Conjuring: The Last Rites (~$12.1 million), The Long Walk (~$6.3–$6.4 million), and Downton Abbey: The Finale (~$6 million).