Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, directed by Haruo Sotozaki, has recorded an exceptional opening weekend at the Japanese box office. Released on July 18, the dark fantasy action film has garnered an earth-shattering response, demolishing all previous weekend records in Japan and setting a new milestone.
The much-loved anime opened with a phenomenal JPY 1.6 billion (USD 11 million), recording the biggest debut in Japan. Furthermore, it smashed another all-time record by collecting JPY 1.75 billion (USD 11.75 million) on Day 2 and an outstanding JPY 1.9 billion (USD 13 million) on Day 3.
The total three-day collection of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle reached a massive JPY 5.25 billion (USD 35 million), which is the biggest opening weekend record of all time at the Japanese box office. Infinity Castle dethroned the previous record-holder, Mugen Train (JPY 4.62 billion) of the same franchise.
Day 1: JPY 1.60B ($11 million)
Day 2: JPY 1.75B ($11.75 million)
DY 3: JPY 1.90B ($13 million)
Total: JPY 5.25B ($35.75 million)
Infinity Castle also set numerous other records earlier over the weekend, including the biggest opening day and biggest single day. Some of the records film sets are listed below:
Highest Opening day of all time – JPY 1.60 billion approx (previous record JPY 1.27 billion by Mugen Train)
Biggest Second day or Saturday of all time – JPY 1.75 billion approx (previous record JPY 1.7 billion by Mugen Train)
Biggest Third day or Sunday of all time – JPY 1.90 billion approx (previous record JPY 1.65 billion by Mugen Train)
Biggest Single day of all time – JPY 1.90 billion approx (previous record JPY 1.7 billion by Mugen Train)
Biggest Weekend of all time – JPY 5.25 billion approx (previous record of JPY 4.62 billion by Mugen Train)
Most tickets sold on Opening day – 1.10 million approx (previous record of 911K by Mugen Train)
Most tickets sold in a Single day – 1.35 million approx (previous record 1.27 million by Mugen Train)
Most tickets sold in a Weekend – 3.67 million approx (previous record 3.42 million by Mugen Train)
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