Overview

• Koimoi reports the film has surpassed ¥30 billion in Japan, claiming a spot as only the third title to reach that mark in local box-office history.
• Early U.S. forecasts point to about a $30 million domestic opening on September 12, which analysts say would be a new high for anime films in the market.
• Box Office Mojo figures cited by Koimoi put worldwide earnings above $234 million, with some outlets expecting the total to approach $300 million before the North American debut.
• Koimoi cites roughly $35.1 million from IMAX auditoriums globally, ranking the release as the format’s second-biggest animated title after Ne Zha 2.
• Dexerto notes U.S. theater chains are selling limited Demon Slayer popcorn buckets, tins and cups—with some items already sold out—and some fans compare them unfavorably to versions offered in Japan and Malaysia.