"Firearms leads global box office earnings in its second week, approaching $150 million; Asian films dominate the top ten list"
In the realm of cinema, horror films have been a consistent crowd-pleaser, and the latest addition to this genre, 'Weapons', released in 2023, has proven to be a significant success. As of August 27, 2025, the film has grossed approximately $206 million worldwide, according to box office reports.
The film's domestic performance has been impressive, with an estimated $119.4 million earned in North America and Canada. Internationally, 'Weapons' has garnered around $86.9 million, with key markets such as the UK, Mexico, and France contributing significantly to its global earnings.
Directed by Zach Cregger, 'Weapons' has surpassed the box office performance of his previous horror hit, 'Barbarian' (2022), which grossed $45.4 million worldwide. The film's strong opening weekend, where it earned $43.5 million domestically, and its sustained earnings in subsequent weeks, have contributed to its impressive box office run.
'Weapons' holds a 94% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, further bolstering its positive reception and box office longevity.
Meanwhile, in the world of anime, 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle' has made a splash. The first original film in the 'Demon Slayer' series since 2020's 'Kimetsu No Yaiba Mugen Train', it has achieved remarkable success in markets such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, where it set new records for the biggest anime opening of all time. In Thailand, it also holds the title for the biggest animation opening of all time.
Globally, 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle' has grossed an estimated $192.8 million across nine markets to date.
However, it's worth noting that 'Weapons' and 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle' are yet to open in Japan and South Korea, two significant markets for both films.
Other notable mentions include 'F1: The Movie', distributed by Warner Bros/Apple Original Films, which has grossed an impressive $590.5 million. 'Dead To Rights', a historical drama in China, added another estimated $23.4 million, taking its cumulative total to $358.0 million. 'Coolie', a Tamil-language action film, grossed an estimated $27.6 million from 21 markets, while 'Nobody', an animation film in China, has grossed an estimated $137.3 million since its release in August.
In the world of superheroes, 'Superman', distributed by Warner Bros, has added an estimated $8.4 million worldwide, bringing its total to $594.6 million. Interestingly, neither 'Superman' nor 'F1: The Movie' currently feature in the latest worldwide top 10 box office chart.
Lastly, 'War 2', a Hindi-language action thriller, has grossed an estimated $31.5 million since its release.
As these films continue their box office runs, audiences can look forward to more exciting cinematic experiences in the coming weeks.
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