Overview
- The theatrical sequel opens Oct. 24 in the U.S., distributed by Sony Pictures and Crunchyroll.
- The film has earned about $50 million across 13 Asian markets, including roughly $16.6 million in South Korea where it surpassed Mugen Train’s original run.
- Early reception is glowing, with a debut 100% Rotten Tomatoes score and praise for MAPPA’s animation and the movie’s romance-focused approach.
- Industry tracking points to a launch in roughly 3,000 North American theaters with expectations below Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s record returns.
- Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and adapting Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Reze/Bomb Devil arc, the release is positioned as a premium big-screen event.