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\"DemonDemon Slayer: Infinity Castle China Box Office Day 1 (Photo Credit \u2013 Instagram)<\/p>\n

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle roared loud on its opening day at the Chinese box office. Akaza\u2019s Return was expected to make a thunderous start at the overseas circuit, and it very well lived upto the expectations. Haruo Sotozaki\u2019s directorial has created two big records. Scroll below for the day 1 update!<\/p>\n

How much did Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle earn in China on day 1?<\/p>\n

According to the trade analyst, Luiz Fernando, Infinity Castle recorded a staggering opening of $16.5 million at the Chinese box office from over 175K screenings. This includes an impressive $11.1 million from pre-sales, while the remaining sum comes from spot bookings.<\/p>\n

Creates history for Japanese films!<\/p>\n

No Japanese film in the history of the Chinese box office has been able to cross the $15 million mark on its opening day. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has made the #1 opening, going way past Suzume<\/a>, which clocked an opening of $14.2 million from over 153K screenings in 2023.<\/p>\n

Biggest opening for a non-Chinese film in 2025!<\/p>\n

Akaza\u2019s Return has also surpassed every non-Chinese release in China in 2025 to score the biggest opening. It has surpassed A Minecraft Movie, which was Hollywood\u2019s biggest opening at the overseas circuit this year, with earnings of $6.5 million. This means, the Japanese dark fantasy animated film has witnessed 154% higher opening. Captain America: Brave New World<\/a> ($5.6 million) and Mission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning ($5.4 million) are some other biggies it has left behind.<\/p>\n

It is now eyeing a $55-65 million opening weekend. This means the Ufotable production could register the 2nd highest debut weekend for a non-Chinese film by surpassing Avatar \u2013 The Way Of Water<\/a> ($57.1 million) and Godzilla vs Kong ($69.2 million). It will only stay behind F9 ($136.1 million).<\/p>\n

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle China Box Office Summary<\/p>\n

Previews: $2.7 million
\nDay 1: $16.5 million<\/p>\n

Stay tuned to Koimoi for more\u00a0box office updates<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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