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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Opens Strong Worldwide With Stellar Reviews and Big Preview Hauls

The first chapter of a planned trilogy is earning raves as early grosses point to broad demand in key markets.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Twitter review: Fans praise Ufotable's animation, with many recommending multiple viewings to fully appreciate the film. It successfully appeals to both long-time fans and newcomers alike.
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In“ Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” Tanjiro Kamado and Giyu Tomioka, right,. (PRESS RELEASE/TNS)

Overview

  • Rotten Tomatoes shows a 97% critic score and a 99% audience score as of Saturday, reflecting widespread praise for the animation and scale.
  • Industry tracker Luiz Fernando reports $11.4 million from Tuesday and Thursday previews in North America, ranking sixth-highest ever for an animated film.
  • India’s opening day is estimated at Rs 13 crore net, according to Sacnilk data cited by Indian outlets, outpacing several local and Hollywood releases.
  • Box Office Mojo totals cited by multiple outlets put the global gross near $279 million ahead of the full North American weekend rollouts.
  • The release serves as Part 1 of a three-film conclusion to the manga’s final arc, with reviews lauding the visual spectacle and some noting pacing and flashback-heavy structure.