Mortal Kombat, Demon Slayer Locked in Fierce Box Office Battle
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“Mortal Kombat” and “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” are locked in a fierce battle for box office dominance.
“Demon Slayer” has a slight edge at this point, earning $9.5 million from 1,598 locations on Friday. The Funimation and Aniplex of America release is based on an anime series and enters the U.S. after enjoying huge financial success in other markets, having already grossed more than $400 million in Japan and shattering records.
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“Mortal Kombat,” the blood-soaked adaptation of the popular video game, grossed a sizable (for a pandemic) $9 million on Friday and is headed towards an opening weekend of $18 million to $19 million. That’s an impressive sum given the public health crisis, and is also notable because “Mortal Kombat” carries an R rating, somewhat limiting its potential audience. The film is screening in 3,073 venue
Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train Review: Anime Record-Setter Serves Up Toon Action for Cult Audiences Demon Slayer the Movie: Mugen Train Review: Anime Record-Setter Serves Up Toon Action for Cult Audiences
Japan s top-grossing anime feature, Mugen Train picks up where the popular anime series left off - which makes it a tricky entry point for the uninitiated.
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You’re either already on the “Demon Slayer” train or you’re not, and the hit Japanese feature arriving stateside having surpassed “Spirited Away” as the highest-grossing anime movie of all time is hardly the vehicle for the popular franchise to pick up new passengers. That doesn’t mean the action-packed toon won’t appeal to those curious to check out the sensation that has earned more than $415 million internationally. But .
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