Gitesh Pandya
@giteshpandya.bsky.social
Founder and Editor, http://BoxOfficeGuru.com. Est 1997. Providing film industry analysis and data for 28 years. AMPAS member. TikTok: @gitesh.pandya
At $670M and counting, #anime blockbuster #DemonSlayerInfinityCastle has grossed more at global #boxoffice than EVERY comic book movie this year from Marvel and DC! Plus latest hits from Hollywood superstars Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt too!
November 2, 2025 at 6:06 PM
At $670M and counting, #anime blockbuster #DemonSlayerInfinityCastle has grossed more at global #boxoffice than EVERY comic book movie this year from Marvel and DC! Plus latest hits from Hollywood superstars Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt too!
#DemonSlayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle stands mighty as highest grossing #anime film of ALL-TIME boosting global #boxoffice to massive $666.8M and counting!
With $132.4M from North America, it remains ONLY animated film of 2025 so far to break $100M domestic!
With $132.4M from North America, it remains ONLY animated film of 2025 so far to break $100M domestic!
October 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
#DemonSlayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle stands mighty as highest grossing #anime film of ALL-TIME boosting global #boxoffice to massive $666.8M and counting!
With $132.4M from North America, it remains ONLY animated film of 2025 so far to break $100M domestic!
With $132.4M from North America, it remains ONLY animated film of 2025 so far to break $100M domestic!
Most popular movie in America this wknd was new anime film #ChainsawMan: Reze Arc which opened #1 with $17.25M! 3rd biggest R-rated #anime opening ever behind two #DemonSlayer movies: Infinity Castle and Mugen Train. Spectacular audience feedback: A CinemaScore, 99% RT aud score, 5 stars PostTrak.
October 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Most popular movie in America this wknd was new anime film #ChainsawMan: Reze Arc which opened #1 with $17.25M! 3rd biggest R-rated #anime opening ever behind two #DemonSlayer movies: Infinity Castle and Mugen Train. Spectacular audience feedback: A CinemaScore, 99% RT aud score, 5 stars PostTrak.
How is #TronAres performing vs 2010's Tron: Legacy at domestic #boxoffice?
3 days | -25%
7 days | -36%
10 days | -38%
14 days | -48% (proj)
Final domestic below $75M seems likely - steep tumble from Legacy's $172M!
3 days | -25%
7 days | -36%
10 days | -38%
14 days | -48% (proj)
Final domestic below $75M seems likely - steep tumble from Legacy's $172M!
October 23, 2025 at 7:35 PM
How is #TronAres performing vs 2010's Tron: Legacy at domestic #boxoffice?
3 days | -25%
7 days | -36%
10 days | -38%
14 days | -48% (proj)
Final domestic below $75M seems likely - steep tumble from Legacy's $172M!
3 days | -25%
7 days | -36%
10 days | -38%
14 days | -48% (proj)
Final domestic below $75M seems likely - steep tumble from Legacy's $172M!
Asian-themed animated movies may just rule US #boxoffice over next 2 wknds
October 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Asian-themed animated movies may just rule US #boxoffice over next 2 wknds
10-day #boxoffice for Battle is on low side for Leo films:
2016 | $88.4M | The Revenant (wide)
2019 | $78.8M | Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
2023 | $41M | Killers of the Flower Moon
2025 | $42.6M | One Battle After Another
50% 2nd wknd drop beat Flower Moon's 60%, but final likely only $70-75M.
2016 | $88.4M | The Revenant (wide)
2019 | $78.8M | Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
2023 | $41M | Killers of the Flower Moon
2025 | $42.6M | One Battle After Another
50% 2nd wknd drop beat Flower Moon's 60%, but final likely only $70-75M.
October 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
10-day #boxoffice for Battle is on low side for Leo films:
2016 | $88.4M | The Revenant (wide)
2019 | $78.8M | Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
2023 | $41M | Killers of the Flower Moon
2025 | $42.6M | One Battle After Another
50% 2nd wknd drop beat Flower Moon's 60%, but final likely only $70-75M.
2016 | $88.4M | The Revenant (wide)
2019 | $78.8M | Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
2023 | $41M | Killers of the Flower Moon
2025 | $42.6M | One Battle After Another
50% 2nd wknd drop beat Flower Moon's 60%, but final likely only $70-75M.
Opening wknd #boxoffice for Leonardo DiCaprio over the past decade:
2016 | $39.8M | The Revenant (wide opening)
2019 | $41.1M | Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
2023 | $23.3M | Killers of the Flower Moon
2025 | $22M | One Battle After Another
All from distinguished directors, R-rated & over 2.5hrs.
2016 | $39.8M | The Revenant (wide opening)
2019 | $41.1M | Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
2023 | $23.3M | Killers of the Flower Moon
2025 | $22M | One Battle After Another
All from distinguished directors, R-rated & over 2.5hrs.
September 30, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Opening wknd #boxoffice for Leonardo DiCaprio over the past decade:
2016 | $39.8M | The Revenant (wide opening)
2019 | $41.1M | Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
2023 | $23.3M | Killers of the Flower Moon
2025 | $22M | One Battle After Another
All from distinguished directors, R-rated & over 2.5hrs.
2016 | $39.8M | The Revenant (wide opening)
2019 | $41.1M | Once Upon A Time in Hollywood
2023 | $23.3M | Killers of the Flower Moon
2025 | $22M | One Battle After Another
All from distinguished directors, R-rated & over 2.5hrs.
#DemonSlayerInfinityCastle is now #8 movie of 2025 at global #boxoffice! Latest update:
$118.2M - North America
$487.2M - Intl (led by Japan)
$605.4M - Global
Surpassed Fantastic Four & Mission Impossible 8, passes Superman in coming days. Top intl film in US since Crouching Tiger from 25 yrs ago!
$118.2M - North America
$487.2M - Intl (led by Japan)
$605.4M - Global
Surpassed Fantastic Four & Mission Impossible 8, passes Superman in coming days. Top intl film in US since Crouching Tiger from 25 yrs ago!
September 28, 2025 at 3:56 PM
#DemonSlayerInfinityCastle is now #8 movie of 2025 at global #boxoffice! Latest update:
$118.2M - North America
$487.2M - Intl (led by Japan)
$605.4M - Global
Surpassed Fantastic Four & Mission Impossible 8, passes Superman in coming days. Top intl film in US since Crouching Tiger from 25 yrs ago!
$118.2M - North America
$487.2M - Intl (led by Japan)
$605.4M - Global
Surpassed Fantastic Four & Mission Impossible 8, passes Superman in coming days. Top intl film in US since Crouching Tiger from 25 yrs ago!
#OneBattleAfterAnother opens number ONE this wknd with $22.4M, with high 51% from premium scrns. Comes in a notch behind $23.3M of Leonardo DiCaprio's last film Killers of the Flower Moon from Fall 2023. Stellar reviews, high aud scores & Oscar buzz may help keep it going. $26.1M intl, $48.5M global
September 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#OneBattleAfterAnother opens number ONE this wknd with $22.4M, with high 51% from premium scrns. Comes in a notch behind $23.3M of Leonardo DiCaprio's last film Killers of the Flower Moon from Fall 2023. Stellar reviews, high aud scores & Oscar buzz may help keep it going. $26.1M intl, $48.5M global
Honored to be moderating virtual Q&As with Neeraj Ghaywan, director of India's official Oscar entry Homebound, at Angelika Film Center in NYC on FRI SEP 26 after the 5:15pm and 8:30pm shows. Come join if you can!
September 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Honored to be moderating virtual Q&As with Neeraj Ghaywan, director of India's official Oscar entry Homebound, at Angelika Film Center in NYC on FRI SEP 26 after the 5:15pm and 8:30pm shows. Come join if you can!
#Weapons is now the 13th film of 2025 to cross $150M at domestic #boxoffice. Budget was $38M.
Studio breakdown for this year's $150M+ grossers:
6 - WB
4 - Disney
2 - Universal
1 - Paramount
0 - Sony
Studio breakdown for this year's $150M+ grossers:
6 - WB
4 - Disney
2 - Universal
1 - Paramount
0 - Sony
September 24, 2025 at 6:22 PM
#Weapons is now the 13th film of 2025 to cross $150M at domestic #boxoffice. Budget was $38M.
Studio breakdown for this year's $150M+ grossers:
6 - WB
4 - Disney
2 - Universal
1 - Paramount
0 - Sony
Studio breakdown for this year's $150M+ grossers:
6 - WB
4 - Disney
2 - Universal
1 - Paramount
0 - Sony
Is Tanjiro bigger than Clark Kent?
#DemonSlayerInfinityCastle continues to open in new mkts (France & Germany were huge this wknd!) and global #boxoffice is getting closer to SM.
$616M #Superman
$555M #DemonSlayer
Strong run keeps going. Infinity Castle will break $600M and may beat Superman too!
#DemonSlayerInfinityCastle continues to open in new mkts (France & Germany were huge this wknd!) and global #boxoffice is getting closer to SM.
$616M #Superman
$555M #DemonSlayer
Strong run keeps going. Infinity Castle will break $600M and may beat Superman too!
September 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Is Tanjiro bigger than Clark Kent?
#DemonSlayerInfinityCastle continues to open in new mkts (France & Germany were huge this wknd!) and global #boxoffice is getting closer to SM.
$616M #Superman
$555M #DemonSlayer
Strong run keeps going. Infinity Castle will break $600M and may beat Superman too!
#DemonSlayerInfinityCastle continues to open in new mkts (France & Germany were huge this wknd!) and global #boxoffice is getting closer to SM.
$616M #Superman
$555M #DemonSlayer
Strong run keeps going. Infinity Castle will break $600M and may beat Superman too!
#DemonSlayerInfinityCastle is #1 movie in America for 2nd wknd in a row with $17.3M breaking $100M at domestic #boxoffice in the process. Down 75% from its record opening, 10-day total climbed to $104.7M. Film is the biggest #anime blockbuster of ALL-TIME here and globally! #DemonSlayer
September 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
#DemonSlayerInfinityCastle is #1 movie in America for 2nd wknd in a row with $17.3M breaking $100M at domestic #boxoffice in the process. Down 75% from its record opening, 10-day total climbed to $104.7M. Film is the biggest #anime blockbuster of ALL-TIME here and globally! #DemonSlayer
Expected 2nd FRI plunge for #anime sequel #DemonSlayerInfinityCastle with $4.6M. Shd get to $16M+ over 3 days aiming to repeat at #1 at wknd #boxoffice. Drop would be around 75% with domestic breaking $100M on SUN! New #DemonSlayer is that rare film to score double 98s for RT critics/aud scores!
September 20, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Expected 2nd FRI plunge for #anime sequel #DemonSlayerInfinityCastle with $4.6M. Shd get to $16M+ over 3 days aiming to repeat at #1 at wknd #boxoffice. Drop would be around 75% with domestic breaking $100M on SUN! New #DemonSlayer is that rare film to score double 98s for RT critics/aud scores!
In just 14 days, #TheConjuringLastRites is already #1 movie in 9-film #TheConjuring franchise at domestic #boxoffice!
$138.2M Conjuring Last Rites
$137.4M Conjuring
$117.5M Nun
$102.5M Conjuring 2
$102.1M Annabelle 2
$86.3M Nun 2
$84.3M Annabelle
$74.2M Annabelle 3
$65.6M Conjuring 3
$138.2M Conjuring Last Rites
$137.4M Conjuring
$117.5M Nun
$102.5M Conjuring 2
$102.1M Annabelle 2
$86.3M Nun 2
$84.3M Annabelle
$74.2M Annabelle 3
$65.6M Conjuring 3
September 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
In just 14 days, #TheConjuringLastRites is already #1 movie in 9-film #TheConjuring franchise at domestic #boxoffice!
$138.2M Conjuring Last Rites
$137.4M Conjuring
$117.5M Nun
$102.5M Conjuring 2
$102.1M Annabelle 2
$86.3M Nun 2
$84.3M Annabelle
$74.2M Annabelle 3
$65.6M Conjuring 3
$138.2M Conjuring Last Rites
$137.4M Conjuring
$117.5M Nun
$102.5M Conjuring 2
$102.1M Annabelle 2
$86.3M Nun 2
$84.3M Annabelle
$74.2M Annabelle 3
$65.6M Conjuring 3
That sound you heard was #TheConjuringLastRites smashing $350M mark at global #boxoffice today!
By this FRI it will surpass The Nun to become top-grossing movie in 9-film #TheConjuring franchise...then break $400M by SUN!
Budget was just $55M!
By this FRI it will surpass The Nun to become top-grossing movie in 9-film #TheConjuring franchise...then break $400M by SUN!
Budget was just $55M!
September 18, 2025 at 1:46 AM
That sound you heard was #TheConjuringLastRites smashing $350M mark at global #boxoffice today!
By this FRI it will surpass The Nun to become top-grossing movie in 9-film #TheConjuring franchise...then break $400M by SUN!
Budget was just $55M!
By this FRI it will surpass The Nun to become top-grossing movie in 9-film #TheConjuring franchise...then break $400M by SUN!
Budget was just $55M!
Most successful #DemonSlayer release in US was 2021's #MugenTrain which brought fans out when cinemas were finally fully reopened. Did just under $50M total while new #InfinityCastle has $70M just from opening wknd! On track to become 1st animated film of 2025 to break $100M domestic. #anime
September 14, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Most successful #DemonSlayer release in US was 2021's #MugenTrain which brought fans out when cinemas were finally fully reopened. Did just under $50M total while new #InfinityCastle has $70M just from opening wknd! On track to become 1st animated film of 2025 to break $100M domestic. #anime
#DemonSlayerInfinityCastle conquers North American #boxoffice this wknd with monster $70M opening wknd at #1!
▶️ Biggest animated debut of 2025!
▶️ Largest #anime opening EVER!
▶️ #6 SEP debut of all-time!
▶️ Best opening EVER for ANY animated film across AUG-SEP-OCT corridor!
#DemonSlayer
▶️ Biggest animated debut of 2025!
▶️ Largest #anime opening EVER!
▶️ #6 SEP debut of all-time!
▶️ Best opening EVER for ANY animated film across AUG-SEP-OCT corridor!
#DemonSlayer
September 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
#DemonSlayerInfinityCastle conquers North American #boxoffice this wknd with monster $70M opening wknd at #1!
▶️ Biggest animated debut of 2025!
▶️ Largest #anime opening EVER!
▶️ #6 SEP debut of all-time!
▶️ Best opening EVER for ANY animated film across AUG-SEP-OCT corridor!
#DemonSlayer
▶️ Biggest animated debut of 2025!
▶️ Largest #anime opening EVER!
▶️ #6 SEP debut of all-time!
▶️ Best opening EVER for ANY animated film across AUG-SEP-OCT corridor!
#DemonSlayer
Dropping to 2nd this wknd was #TheConjuringLastRites with $26.1M, off 69%. Latest #boxoffice totals below with intl breaking $200M and worldwide cracking $300M!
$131.1M - domestic
$201.8M - intl
$332.9M - global
Intl mkts holding better at -58%. Still has shot at $500M!
$131.1M - domestic
$201.8M - intl
$332.9M - global
Intl mkts holding better at -58%. Still has shot at $500M!
September 14, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Dropping to 2nd this wknd was #TheConjuringLastRites with $26.1M, off 69%. Latest #boxoffice totals below with intl breaking $200M and worldwide cracking $300M!
$131.1M - domestic
$201.8M - intl
$332.9M - global
Intl mkts holding better at -58%. Still has shot at $500M!
$131.1M - domestic
$201.8M - intl
$332.9M - global
Intl mkts holding better at -58%. Still has shot at $500M!
🚨 #TheConjuringLastRites is set to smash $300M at global #boxoffice TODAY! 🚨
September 13, 2025 at 3:34 PM
🚨 #TheConjuringLastRites is set to smash $300M at global #boxoffice TODAY! 🚨
Official studio estimate indeed is $33M for opening day #boxoffice on #DemonSlayerInfinityCastle incl pre-shows. Whopping 40% of that is from premium scrns! #Anime fans spending extra for best experience. Sony projecting opening wknd of $56M, but it will likely be higher! #DemonSlayer
September 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Official studio estimate indeed is $33M for opening day #boxoffice on #DemonSlayerInfinityCastle incl pre-shows. Whopping 40% of that is from premium scrns! #Anime fans spending extra for best experience. Sony projecting opening wknd of $56M, but it will likely be higher! #DemonSlayer
MASSIVE $11.4M pre-show start for #DemonSlayerInfinityCastle - biggest ever for an #anime film! RT scores with critics/auds sitting sky high at 96%/98% and PostTrak rating is perfect 5 stars.
Definitely on track for biggest opening wknd of 2025 for any animated film at US #boxoffice!
Definitely on track for biggest opening wknd of 2025 for any animated film at US #boxoffice!
September 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
MASSIVE $11.4M pre-show start for #DemonSlayerInfinityCastle - biggest ever for an #anime film! RT scores with critics/auds sitting sky high at 96%/98% and PostTrak rating is perfect 5 stars.
Definitely on track for biggest opening wknd of 2025 for any animated film at US #boxoffice!
Definitely on track for biggest opening wknd of 2025 for any animated film at US #boxoffice!
THU pre-shows have begun for #DemonSlayer. US #boxoffice about to get FIRST animated film of 2025 to gross over $100M. And it's going to be an #anime blockbuster!
September 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
THU pre-shows have begun for #DemonSlayer. US #boxoffice about to get FIRST animated film of 2025 to gross over $100M. And it's going to be an #anime blockbuster!
New #Conjuring breaks $100M TODAY at domestic #boxoffice after only 6 days!
#TheConjuringLastRites grossed solid $7.5M on TUE, up 30% from MON, for 5-day start of $97.3M. Full opening week of 7 days shd finish at about $107M.
Global total will climb to $240M+ TONIGHT!
#TheConjuringLastRites grossed solid $7.5M on TUE, up 30% from MON, for 5-day start of $97.3M. Full opening week of 7 days shd finish at about $107M.
Global total will climb to $240M+ TONIGHT!
September 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
New #Conjuring breaks $100M TODAY at domestic #boxoffice after only 6 days!
#TheConjuringLastRites grossed solid $7.5M on TUE, up 30% from MON, for 5-day start of $97.3M. Full opening week of 7 days shd finish at about $107M.
Global total will climb to $240M+ TONIGHT!
#TheConjuringLastRites grossed solid $7.5M on TUE, up 30% from MON, for 5-day start of $97.3M. Full opening week of 7 days shd finish at about $107M.
Global total will climb to $240M+ TONIGHT!
▶️ Still ranks as #3 most popular movie at US #boxoffice this past wknd ($143M+ to date)
▶️ Just released at home on Premium VOD after 32-day exclusive window in cinemas
▶️ #Weapons
▶️ Just released at home on Premium VOD after 32-day exclusive window in cinemas
▶️ #Weapons
September 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
▶️ Still ranks as #3 most popular movie at US #boxoffice this past wknd ($143M+ to date)
▶️ Just released at home on Premium VOD after 32-day exclusive window in cinemas
▶️ #Weapons
▶️ Just released at home on Premium VOD after 32-day exclusive window in cinemas
▶️ #Weapons