Sony's *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle* is projected to have a massive opening weekend of $56M-$60M+, exceeding even some of Sony's biggest hits of 2024. Friday's box office alone reached $33M, a record for an anime film. The film's success is attributed to its pivotal role in the franchise and strong word-of-mouth, along with surprisingly minimal marketing spend. Other notable weekend releases include *The Conjuring: Last Rites*, *Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale*, and *The Long Walk*, while *Spinal Tap II* underperformed.

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