Summary
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie Infinity Castle
- topped the global box office with over $555 million USD, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese film ever.
- Its historic run is a stark contrast to other films, like Him and Big Bold Beautiful Journey
- Despite starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, Big Bold Beautiful Journey bombed with just $3.5 million USD
The world of anime has a new champion. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie Infinity Castle has officially topped the global box office, becoming a monumental success that has sent shockwaves through the film industry. The film has broken numerous records, including the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time, with a global total that has already surpassed $555 million USD.
The film’s triumph is a stark contrast to the disappointing performance of other major releases. While Demon Slayer continues its historic run, the romantic fantasy A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, has reportedly bombed, with a dismal estimated domestic opening of just $3.5 million USD. Similarly, the highly anticipated horror movie Him starring Marlon Wayans, which was expected to be a major success, debuted with a modest $13.5 million USD, a number that was easily eclipsed by the anime film’s continued dominance.
This box office weekend is a powerful statement about the shifting landscape of cinematic consumption. The overwhelming success of Demon Slayer proves that anime is no longer a niche genre. It is a mainstream, global phenomenon with a dedicated fanbase and a financial power that can rival any Hollywood blockbuster. Meanwhile, the struggles of the other releases signal that star power and a large budget are no longer a guarantee of box office success in a crowded and unpredictable market.
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