Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle breaks records before global premiere
Demon Slayer continues its dominance at the box office, with its latest film, 'Infinity Castle', making history before its worldwide premiere.
Early European screenings sparked unprecedented demand, with Paris' Le Grand Rex theatre selling out 2,700 seats in under a minute. Le Grand Rex is considered to be Europe's largest cinema hall, consisting of three tiers.
London's BFI IMAX also sold out weeks in advance, underscoring the franchise's massive appeal.
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In the US, ticketing giant Fandango confirmed that 'Infinity Castle' set the platform's all-time record for anime pre-sales within 24 hours, surpassing previous benchmarks. The film has already grossed over $209 million in Asian markets, and analysts predict it could cross $300 million by September.
The record-breaking momentum cements Demon Slayer as a mainstream global force rivalling Hollywood's biggest blockbusters.
