Overview
- The first chapter of the new Demon Slayer theatrical trilogy launched in the U.S. and Canada on September 12.
- Weekend estimates put receipts at about $70 million, leading the North American box office.
- The opening eclipsed the prior regional record for a Japanese animated film set by a 1999 Pokémon release at roughly $31 million.
- Several U.S. outlets reported an opening day around $33 million, and analysts described the performance as a surprising or phenomenal debut.
- In Japan, distributor Aniplex said the film has reached about ¥33 billion in ticket sales, placing it second all-time domestically.