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- Demon Slayer has become the highest-grossing international film in the U.S., with over $648 million worldwide and $128.6 million from U.S. ticket sales.
- Industry observers predict that Demon Slayer could surpass $700 million globally, making it one of the years top films despite not yet being released in China.
- Tron: Ares did not meet commercial expectations, with global earnings of $60.5 million and only $32 million in the U.S., despite a strong marketing campaign from Disney.
- The lower-than-expected performance of Tron: Ares may indicate that it may not have strong staying power in the box office.
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Demon Slayer’s Global Triumph Outshines Tron: Ares’ Disappointing Debut
“Demon Slayers” has achieved remarkable global success, grossing over $648 million to date. A significant portion, $128.6 million, comes from U.S. ticket sales alone. This performance propelled it past “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” to become the highest-grossing international film ever in the U.S. Industry observers predict the film could surpass $700 million worldwide and rank among the year’s top films, a notable achievement given its release has not yet occurred in China. In contrast, “Tron: Ares,” which opened last week, did not meet commercial expectations. The film garnered $60.5 million globally, with only $32 million in the U.S. Despite a substantial marketing campaign from Disney and stronger international performances, these figures suggest “Tron: Ares” may not have strong staying power.
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| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle |
| Brief Summary | The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins. |
| Released | July 18, 2025 |
| Duration | 156 minutes |
| Genre | Animation, Action, Fantasy, Thriller |
| Production Companies | ufotable, Aniplex, Shueisha |
| Countries of Origin | JP |
| Actors | Natsuki Hanae, Hiro Shimono, Takahiro Sakurai, Akira Ishida, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Toshihiko Seki, Reina Ueda, Nobuhiko Okamoto, Katsuyuki Konishi, Akari Kito, Kengo Kawanishi, Saori Hayami, Kana Hanazawa, Kenichi Suzumura, Tomokazu Sugita, Ryotaro Okiayu, Mamoru Miyano, Yoshimasa Hosoya, Yuichi Nakamura, Lynn, Daiki Yamashita, Hochu Otsuka, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Shin-ichiro Miki, Shigeru Chiba |
| Director | Haruo Sotozaki |
| Authors | Hikaru Kondô, Koyoharu Gotouge |
| Producers | Masanori Miyake, Yuma Takahashi, Tatsuro Hayashi, Takao Shimazaki |
| Ratings | 7.808/10 (448 reviews) |
| Homepage | https://www.demonslayer-movie.com |