The anime film "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle" achieved a record-breaking $70 million opening weekend in North America, the biggest ever for an anime film. This surpasses the previous record holder, "Pokémon: The First Movie." The film's global opening weekend reached $177.8 million, significantly exceeding expectations and marking a strong rebound for the box office after a slow August. The success showcases the growing popularity of anime and the unpredictable nature of box office performance.

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