Particle.news
Download on the App Store
24 ARTICLES
·
3h ago

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Sets India Presale Records as Exhibitors Add 5 A.M. and Midnight IMAX Shows

Unprecedented demand in India has prompted round-the-clock screenings ahead of the Sept. 12 opening.

Image: ©Copyright_ ©Koyoharu Gotoge _ SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable
Anime Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Sets New Record, Becomes First Japanese Movie To Get 5 AM Screenings In India | Image: X
Image
Rashmika Mandanna and Tiger Shroff at the Demon Slayer premiere in Mumbai

Overview

  • India advance sales have surged to nearly Rs 15 crore, with bookings extending beyond opening weekend, according to Pinkvilla.
  • Multiplexes are rolling out 5 a.m. and midnight IMAX slots and round-the-clock shows as advance tickets top 100,000, Bollywood Hungama reports.
  • The film opens across 750+ screens in India in Japanese (subtitled), English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, marking the widest anime release in the market.
  • In South Korea, the movie led the box office for a third weekend with $3.8 million and reached a $30.7 million cume from 3.96 million admissions, per Kobis via Variety, surpassing Mugen Train’s lifetime there.
  • Japan totals stand near $213.4 million (¥31.43 billion) with about 22 million admissions as early international reviews laud the visuals and note pacing issues, with Rotten Tomatoes initially showing a perfect score.