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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Sets a Record Winning the Weekend Box Office

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle won the weekend box office and set a record. The estimated $70 million is the biggest opening ever for an anime film in North America. It’s also the best opening of the year so far for an animated film as well as the biggest September animated debut of all time, not adjusting for inflation. Estimates had the film opening between $35 and $40 million with some going to the extreme of $50 million. They were all wrong apparently. Internationally, the film has grossed just under $283 million for a worldwide total of just under $353 million.

In second place was The Conjuring: Last Rites which grossed $26.1 million to bring its domestic gross to $131.1 million. Internationally, the movie grossed $97.8 million over the week to lift that to $201.8 million. Worldwide gross is $332.9 million after two weeks.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale debuted in third place with $18.1 million domestically. No international gross is reported.

The Long Walk debuted in fourth with $11.5 million domestically. There is no international gross reported.

The 2025 release of Toy Story rounded out the top five with $3.5 million domestically and $1.7 million at the international box office. That means $5.2 million worldwide.

In other comic related movies…

The Fantastic Four: First Steps grossed an estimated $1.4 million to bring its domestic total to $272.5 million. Over the week, it grossed $3.2 million to bring its international total to $244.7 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $517.2 million.

Superman grossed $290,000 domestically to lift its domestic gross to just under $353.9 million. Over the week, it grossed $400,000 internationally to bring that total to $261.2 million and worldwide the movie has grossed $615.1 million.

Smurfs remained at $31.1 million domestically. Internationally, the movie has added $1.4 million over the week and has grossed $87.7 million. Worldwide, the gross is $118.8 million.

On the edge of comic related films, The Toxic Avenger remained at $2.9 million domestically. Internationally, the movie gained a little and has now grossed $337,834 for a worldwide total of $3.2 million.

Overall, the weekend box office saw a total of 77 films gross $147,347,407 from 36,687 theaters compared to last weekend’s $124,569,482 from 75 films and 37,566 theaters. This weekends average was $4,016.34 compared to last weekend’s $3,316.02.

The Conjuring: Last Rites Delivers a Massive Opening Weekend

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The Conjuring: Last Rites

The Conjuring: Last Rites topped the weekend box office with an estimated $83 million. Internationally, the film grossed $104 million delivering a worldwide gross of $187 million.

The film is a solid opening for the series:

  • The Conjuring (2013): $41 million debut, $137.4 million domestically, $320.4 million worldwide
  • Annabelle (2014): $37.1 million debut, $84.3 million domestically, $257.6 million worldwide
  • The Conjuring 2 (2016): $40.4 million debut, $102.5 million domestically, $322.8 million worldwide
  • Annabelle: Creation (2017): $35 million debut, $102.1 million domestically, $306.6 million worldwide
  • The Nun (2018): $53.8 million debut, $117.5 million domestically, $366.1 million worldwide
  • Annabelle Comes Home (2019): $20.3 million debut, $74.2 million domestically, $231.3 million worldwide
  • The Curse of La Llorona (2019): $26.3 million debut, $54.7 million domestically, $123.2 million worldwide
  • The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021): $24.1 million debut, $65.6 million domestically, $206.4 million worldwide
  • The Nun II (2023): $32.6 million debut, $82.3 million domestically, $269.7 million worldwide

For a film series to be 10 in and not only does better than any other debut, but doubles the best debut, is impressive and guarantees we’ll see more films.

In second place was Hamilton, a re-release of film of the stage musical. It grossed $10 million domestically. The film was originally released in 2020, streaming on Disney+.

Weapons dropped to third place with $5.4 million to bring its domestic gross to $143 million. Internationally, it added $8.5 million over the week to bring that to $108.5 million and a worldwide gross of $251.5 million.

Freakier Friday remained on fourth place with $3.8 million to lift its domestic gross to $87.8 million. Over the week, it grossed $4.7 million internationally which now is at $55.1 million since its debut. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $142.9 million.

Caught Stealing rounded out the top five with $3.2 million to bring its domestic gross o $12.8 million. Over the week, it grossed $4 million to bring its international gross to $9.4 million. Worldwide, the movie has brought in $22.2 million.

In other comic related movies…

The Fantastic Four: First Steps grossed an estimated $2.8 million to bring its domestic total to $270.1 million. Over the week, it grossed $900,000 to bring its international total to $241.4 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $511.5 million. It’s the only Marvel film to cross $500 million worldwide this year and the seventh out of the 14 releases since 2020 to do so.

Superman grossed $1 million domestically to lift its domestic gross to just under $353.3 million. Over the week, it grossed $1.1 million internationally to bring that total to $260.8 million and worldwide the movie has grossed $614.1 million.

Smurfs remained at $31.1 million domestically. Internationally, the movie has added $2.7 million over the week and has grossed $86.3 million. Worldwide, the gross is $117.4 million.

On the edge of comic related films, The Toxic Avenger grossed $240,265 million over the weekend to lift its domestic gross to $2.9 million. Internationally, the movie has grossed $207,926 for a worldwide total of $3.1 million.

Overall, the weekend box office saw a total of 75 films gross $124,569,482 from 37,566 theaters compared to last weekend’s $64,361,566 from 72 films and 41,072 theaters. This weekends average was $3,316.02 compared to last weekend’s $1,567.04.

James Gun Teases Man of Tomorrow, the next Superman film for 2027

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Superman is a hit grossing over $600 million so far with many millions to go before its run is over. The film is such a success it’ll get multiple sequels with the first, Man of Tomorrow, arriving July 9, 2027.

Writer/director/DC Studios co-head James Gunn made the announcement on social media with an image by Jim Lee (with the date of 2025) of Superman and Lex Luthor, but Luthor wearing his Warsuit. Maybe we’ll be seeing David Corenswet fighting Nicholas Hoult in the armored suit? Maybe they’ll have to team up against a greater threat?

What’s interesting is the upcoming Supergirl film was originally titled Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and now just Supergirl. Gunn has said he’s not a fan of film titles that were “Character Name: (XYZ).”

The next few years will be busy with Supergirl arriving in June 2026 and Clayface currently set for September 2026. There’s also the television series with Peacemaker‘s second season currently airing and Lanterns expected in early 2026. The Batman Part II i also expected to be released October 2027, though it currently isn’t connected to the current DC Studios universe.

Man of Tomorrow. In theatres July 9, 2027

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— James Gunn (@jamesgunn.bsky.social) September 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM

Weapons Regains the Top of the Weekend Box Office While Jaws Takes a Bite

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Weapons

Weapons returned to first after being knocked down to second the previous weekend by KPop Demon Hunters. The film grossed $10.2 million to bring its domestic gross to $132.4 million. Internationally, it grossed $16.5 million over the week to bring that to an even $100 million. Worldwide, the gross is $234.6 million.

Jaws is celebrating 50 years and age has not hurt it at all. The movie grossed $8.1 million over the weekend for a total of $9.8 million.

Caught Stealing debuted in third with $7.8 million and $9.5 million domestically since it opened. Internationally, the film has grossed $5.4 million for a worldwide gross of $14.9 million.

Freakier Friday slipped one spot to fourth with $6.5 million. It has grossed $82.2 million domestically. Over the week, the film grossed $7.6 million internationally where it has now grossed $50.4 million. Worldwide, the total is $132.6 million.

The Roses debuted in fifth place with $6.4 million domestically where it has grossed $8 million total over the holiday weekend. Internationally, the movie grossed $9.2 million for a worldwide total of $17.2 million.

In other comic related movies…

The Fantastic Four: First Steps slipped out of the top five. It grossed an estimated $4.8 million to bring its domestic total to $265.8 million. Over the week, it grossed $7.7 million to bring its international total to $240.5 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $506.3 million. It’s the only Marvel film to cross $500 million this year and the seventh out of the 14 releases since 2020 to do so.

Superman slipped to eighth with $2.6 million domestically to lift its domestic gross to just under $351.7 million. Over the week, it grossed $2.2 million internationally to bring that total to $259.7 million and worldwide the movie has grossed $611.4 million.

Smurfs grossed a little bit and now stands at $31.1 million. Internationally, the movie has added $5.4 million over the week and has grossed $83.6 million. Worldwide, the gross is $114.7 million.

Thunderbolts* remained at $190.3 million domestically. Internationally, it remained at $192.2 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $382.4 million.

On the edge of comic related films, The Toxic Avenger grossed $1.8 million over the weekend for an estimated $2.2 million.

Overall, the weekend box office saw a total of 72 films gross $64,361,566 from 41,072 theaters compared to last weekend’s $78,072,796 from 73 films and 39,529 theaters. This weekends average was $1,567.04 compared to last weekend’s $1,975.08.

Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires Gets a Trailer

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Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires is a bold reimagining of the Batman legend unfolds within the vibrant and fierce culture of 16th century Mesoamerica.

In the time of the Aztec empire, tragedy strikes Yohualli Coatl, a young Aztec boy, when his father is murdered by Spanish conquistadors. Yohualli escapes to Tenochtitlán and trains in the temple of the bat god Tzinacan with his mentor, developing equipment and weaponry to confront the Spanish invasion and avenge his father’s death!

Watch the trailer available in English and Spanish!

The Toxic Avenger Erases Medical Debt to Promote the Film, Promising More

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Movies can spend tens of millions of dollars promoting a release. That can involve lavish tours, flying in influencers for screenings and premieres, advertising… it can be a lot. The Toxic Avenger is taking a different approach to promotion. Instead of some marketing stunt, the film is instead erasing $5 million in medical debit through the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt and has pledged to erase another $1 million in debt for every $1 million the film makes at the box office.

Undue Medical Debt is a nonprofit whose goal is to help end medical debt and provide relief to those impacted:

Undue Medical Debt (formerly RIP Medical Debt) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose purpose is to strengthen communities by erasing financially burdensome medical debt. Founded in 2014 by former debt collection executives, Undue Medical Debt is one of the leading charitable organizations that help pay medical bills. We work tirelessly to end medical debt and ensure a future where everyone can access healthcare without fear.

They’ve relieved over $22 billion in debt for over 14.72 million individuals in the United States. Over a hundred million Americans, one in three, struggles with the weight of medical debt. It’s one of the top reasons for bankruptcy.

The Toxic Avenger had his life upended by unexpected medical debt.

So, instead of another big marketing stunt to promote the movie, Cineverse has partnered with national nonprofit Undue Medical Debt to erase at least $5M in medical debt for those families least able to pay.

AND… for every $1M The Toxic Avenger makes at the box office, we’ll erase another $1M.

Together, we can reduce the burden of medical debt. Because we only need one Toxic Avenger.

Learn more about Undue’s model at the link below and get tickets for THE TOXIC AVENGER now!

https://unduemedicaldebt.org/mission-and-history

The Toxic Avenger opens in theaters October 29 and now there’s an even better reason to go see it, you get to help those in need.

The Toxic Avenger

Afterburn gets a Trailer. Based on the comic from Red 5 Comics

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After the world was left in ruins, a treasure hunter journeys into chaos to uncover the Mona Lisa and discovers humanity needs a hero more than a masterpiece.

Coming to theaters this September, Red 5  Comics‘ Afterburn stars Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson and directed by J.J. Perry. The movie is based on a comic by the same name.

Ten years after a solar flare wiped out technology across the globe, ex-soldier Jake (Bautista) works as a treasure hunter recovering valuable objects from the old world for powerful clients. His latest mission: team up with freedom fighter Drea to recover the Mona Lisa before an unhinged warlord gets there first.

Afterburn is only in theaters September 19th.

KPop Demon Hunters Slays the Weekend Box Office with a Monster Sing-a-long

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KPop Demon Hunters

It was expected that KPop Demon Hunters would top the weekend box office with its two-day sing-a-long event, but it seems to have exceeded even the best estimations. The film grossed $18 million, a solid number for a two day showing after being one of the most viewed films on Netflix ever. It was Netflix’s first box office win and above the $15 million some respected entertainment news sites were expecting for the film’s gross. Others had it between $16 and $22 million. Even more impressive, the movie played on just 1,700 screens, half of of a large blockbuster and the second place film. It’s another sign the movie is likely the new “it” franchise with sequels already in the works as well as lots of merchandise already released.

Weapons slid to second place after being in first the past two weekends. The movie slid only a little adding $15.6 million to its domestic gross which now stands at $115.9 million. Over the week, it grossed $23.8 million to brings its foreign gross to $83.5 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $199.4 million. It’s another clear win for Warner Bros. and horror films this year.

Freakier Friday also had a slight drop to third with an estimated gross of $9.2 million to bring its domestic total to $70.5 million. Internationally, it grossed $11.3 million over the week and that now is $42.8 million. Worldwide gross is $113.3 million.

Four is the magic number for The Fantastic Four: First Steps which held on to fourth place. It grossed an estimated $6 million to bring its domestic total to $257.3 million. Over the week, it grossed $11.1 million to bring its international total to $232.8 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $490.1 million.

The Bad Guys 2 rounded out the top five with $5.1 million to bring its domestic total to $66.2 million. Internationally, it grossed $22.7 million over the week to bring that to $82.9 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $149.1 million.

In other comic related movies…

Superman slipped to seventh with $3.4 million domestically to lift its domestic gross to just under $347 million. Over the week, it grossed $3.9 million internationally to bring that total to $257.5 million and worldwide the movie has grossed $604.5 million.

Smurfs grossed $61,000 and a domestic total which now stands at $31 million. Internationally, the movie has added $4.3 million over the week and has grossed $78.2 million. Worldwide, the gross is $109.2 million.

Thunderbolts* remained at $190.3 million domestically. Internationally, it remained at $192.2 million. Worldwide, the movie has grossed $382.4 million.

Overall, the weekend box office saw a total of 73 films gross $78,072,796 from 39,529 theaters compared to last weekend’s $90,910,144 from 60 films and 36,726 theaters. This weekends average was $1,975.08 compared to last weekend’s $2,475.36.

Predator: Badlands gets a Prequel Comic from Marvel

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Predator: Badlands is the latest entry in the “Predator” film franchise and arrives in theaters on November 7. That same month, Marvel Comics will publish Predator: Badlands #1, a tie-in comic by writer Ethan Sacks and, in his Marvel Comics debut, artist Elvin Ching, a promising recent participant of Marvel’s Art Atelier program with inks by Oren Junior. Serving as the official prelude to the highly anticipated film, the one-shot is being produced in close collaboration with director Dan Trachtenberg, who will also write a foreword for the issue.

Predator: Badlands which stars Elle Fanning and Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, is set in the future on a remote planet, where Dek, a young Predator outcast from his clan, finds an unlikely ally in Thia and embarks on a treacherous journey in search of the ultimate adversary. Taking place shortly before these events, the “Predator: Badlands” comic explores the film’s bold new approach to “Predator” franchise storytelling, introducing readers to Dek and other key characters.

THE HUNT BEGINS.

In the one-shot, a young Yautja warrior is given a seemingly simple task by his father: retrieve a piece of technology from a derelict spaceship that crashed years ago. Inside, however, an ancient and deadly threat lies in wait.

Check out the cover by superstar artist Juan Ferreyra and preorder Predator: Badlands #1 at your local comic shop before it arrives in comic shops on November 12. It also features a variant cover by CAFU and movie variant cover.

Predator: Badlands #1
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