Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Breaks Records
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train has made waves not only in Japan and Asia but also in the United States. The film smashed records by grossing $33 million on its first day in theaters, setting a new record for the highest revenue on the first day for an anime film. Surpassing all expectations, it went on to achieve the best weekend for an anime film and became one of the best openings ever in the month of September.
An Unprecedented Success in the US
With over 4.5 million people flocking to theaters in the US to watch Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, the film grossed over $70 million in its first weekend. This outstanding performance marks the best result for an anime film and the 6th best opening in US cinema history for the month of September. The film’s remarkable success in the US mirrors its triumph in other parts of the world.
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, the first installment in a trilogy of anime films, adapts the final arc of Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga. The manga itself has been one of the biggest hits in Japanese comics over the past decade and was later adapted into an immensely popular anime series. The film’s exceptional performance further solidifies its place as a cultural phenomenon.
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