‘Demon Slayer’ Film Wins 3 Awards, Including Best Animation, At Japan Academy Film Prize
The feature hits North American theaters on April 23.
The feature hits North American theaters on April 23.
Meanwhile, Studio Ghibli's "Earwig and the Witch" took $132,768 in five days in North America, and "The Croods: A New Age" remains one of the top releases in the U.S.
In other news: Pixar's "Soul" has opened in China to a modest $5.5 million.
The agency will work on licensing and merchandising around the hit anime title, which comes out in North America early next year.
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A preliminary calendar of animated feature films releasing in 2026, from major studio sequels to original anime, Pixar, Disney, and indie titles.
Disney's latest high-profile sequel continued its torrid run and GKIDS's 'Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution' posted a strong second weekend for recycled series content.
Disney’s hit sequel enjoys a strong second weekend hold, while 'Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution' delivers a standout $10.1 million debut.
Sony Pictures Television’s Keith Le Goy says anime and gaming will drive the next generation of global IP, and he's got the receipts to back it up.
Rising global anime demand lifts 'Infinity Castle' past Western superheroes, reshaping box office trends and studio franchise strategies.
'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' breaks Fandango’s anime pre-sale record, surpassing 'Mugen Train' and 'Jujutsu Kaisen 0' ahead of its U.S. release.
Producer Bill Borden partners with Mili Pictures to launch 'Wukong Warrior' globally via TV and streaming, bypassing a traditional theatrical release.
A 'Demon Slayer'-themed night at Dodger Stadium highlights anime’s increasing influence on Baseball, wider sports fandom, and the blending of global pop cultures.
'Bluey at the Cinema' brings 8 hit episodes to theaters across Europe, building buzz for a 2027 movie after UK success with 400K+ viewers.
Trump wants a 100% tariff on all films "produced in foreign lands" but no one in Hollywood knows what he means.
International audiences are showing up for Garfield.
The four films in the 'Kung Fu Panda' franchise have collectively grossed over $2.3 billion.
Many trends from January have carried over this month, with the main talking points among our readers being artificial intelligence, mass layoffs, and unionization.
McDonald's has also introduced manga-themed packaging and will host a two-night anime-inspired dining experience in Los Angeles.
Ten episodes of the popular kids show will screen in theaters around the world over the weekend.