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            What happened
          
          
            The anime film 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle' earned $10 million in Thursday night previews across 2,800 locations. This figure matches the film's record advance ticket sales and positions it as a strong contender for the weekend box office, with projections ranging from $35 million to $60 million. Critics have given it a 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while audience scores are at 99%. The film is the first in a trilogy, driving significant fan interest.
          
          
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            Key insights
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Record Opening for Anime
Infinity Castle aims for a record opening weekend for anime films.
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Strong Critical Reception
The film holds a 96% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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High Audience Score
Audience ratings are exceptionally high at 99%.
 
Takeaways
The film's strong preview performance indicates a successful opening weekend ahead.