Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Reveals Impressive Early Preview Figures
Many fans are eagerly anticipating the release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, particularly the film Akaza Sairai. On Friday, Sony Pictures and Crunchyroll announced that the first movie in the highly anticipated trilogy generated an astounding $11.4 million during early preview screenings on Thursday. These initial figures were gathered from 2,800 locations across the U.S., sparking monumental excitement among fans and industry experts alike.
The first film of the trilogy hit theaters today, Friday, in the USA and Canada. Viewers will have the opportunity to experience the cinema through IMAX and other premium large screen formats. enthusiasm for the film runs high, with plans to showcase the movie in a variety of languages to cater to different audiences. Specifically, theaters will feature both the original Japanese soundtrack with English subtitles and an English dub for a wider reach.
Making waves in the English-speaking cast, notable actor Channing Tatum has been enlisted for the dubbing. His well-known roles in films like Magic Mike and 21 Jump Street provide both familiarity and star power. Joining him is Rebecca Wang, lending her voice to the character Koyuki.
In Japan, the film opened to a jam-packed audience on July 18, supported by a whopping 443 screensโmarking a franchise record. This included exclusive IMAX screenings, promising an immersive experience. Beyond Japan’s borders, Aniplex has ambitious plans. The film aims to hit over 150 countries and regionsโstretching even further than the franchise’s previous global reach of 145 countries and regions.
Boosting the excitement, the film has already made significant strides in Japan’s box office. It has sold an impressive 22,007,405 tickets, bringing in a cumulative total of approximately ยฅ31,425,916,900 (around $213 million U.S.). This remarkable feat makes it the fastest film in Japan to touch the ยฅ30 million mark (around $203 million U.S.), achieving this in just 46 days.
The film’s success also transcends previous records. It has surpassed Titanic to secure the #3 spot on Japan’s highest-earning films of all time list. With this momentum, it is poised to potentially overtake Studio Ghibli’s iconic Spirited Away in the coming days.
At the helm of this cinematic adventure is director Haruo Sotozaki from ufotable, who also oversees the screenplay. The film boasts enchanting theme songs performed by celebrated artists like Aimer, who sings “Taiyล ga Noboranai Sekai” (“A World Where the Sun Never Rises”), and LiSA, who lends her vocals to “Zankoku no Yoru ni Kagayake” (“Shine in the Cruel Night”).
News Source: Animenewsnetwork.com
