‘Demon Slayer’ shatters records with $70M debut at domestic box office (AMC:NYSE)

Core Insights - Sony/Crunchyroll's "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle" achieved a record-breaking opening of $70 million in its debut weekend across 3,315 locations in the United States and Canada, marking the largest anime debut in box office history [2] Company Performance - The film's opening weekend performance indicates strong demand and popularity for anime films in North America, suggesting a growing market for this genre [2] Industry Trends - The success of "Demon Slayer" highlights the increasing acceptance and mainstream appeal of anime in Western markets, potentially paving the way for more anime adaptations and releases in the future [2]