When it comes to modern anime, two series currently dominate the world, and they have Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer. currently, Jujutsu Kaisen There are two anime seasons, with the next coming as soon as January 2026. Meanwhile, Demon Slayer Has received 4 anime seasons, and two major movies, with more coming in the next few years.
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At present, it certainly seems so Demon Slayer One is ahead, especially when it comes to movies. However, this can change very quickly. At the US box office, Jujutsu Kaisen's new recap movie, Jujutsu Kaisen: Executioner, supersedes Demon Slayer's own recap movie, Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village, from a few years back.. This could be a great indicator of what's to come, and what could happen if Jujutsu Kaisen finally gets a canon movie covering the upcoming manga events and Gozo vs. Tsukuna's battle. If this movie actually happens, it could be a real threat Demon Slayer.
Jujutsu Kaisen: Executioner Transcends Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village at the US Box Office
Jujutsu Kaisen: Executioner is the latest movie in the franchise. Although it is not an original movie, as it largely recaps and condenses the events of the Shibuya arc from season 2 of JJK, it also includes material from two episodes from the upcoming JJK season 3 at the end.
As such, fans were very excited for this JJK movie, and In the US, it grossed 10.2M in its three-day opening weekend. That's certainly no small number for a recap movie, and It actually surpassed the Demon Slayer recap movie, Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village 2023.
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in comparison, Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village got 10.1 million for its debut. Of course, one could justify it as such Jujutsu Kaisen: Executioner includes brand new content That would attract more fans to theaters, while Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village had none.
That can also be said Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village is one of the series' less popular arcs. Meanwhile, JJK fans are obsessed with Shibuya and The Calling Game. Regardless, it's still a win for Jujutsu Kaisen, and a sign of its growing popularity.
A New Canon Jujutsu Kaisen Movie Could Beat Infinity Castle
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Gozo vs. Sukuna could be a movie
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JJK's popularity can beat Demon Slayer
At the moment, Demon Slayer has no existing competition when it comes to anime movies. in japan, The two highest grossing movies of all time are both Demon Slayer moviesMugen Train at number 2 and Infinity Castle at number 1.
That said, Jujutsu Kaisen can meet the challenge. Jujutsu Kaisen 0, a prequel movie, did incredibly well at the box office. A canon movie that follows the current story would do better.
JJK's Gojo vs. Sukuna movie will threaten the box office
If there's one thing fans are praying to see happen, it's that Movie covering Gozo and Sukuna's fight from the manga. The only movie that stands a chance of surpassing Infinity Castle is the Gozo vs. Sukuna movie, the biggest anime battle of the past 8 years.
Based on the current information, it seems that this movie can be made easily. Jujustu Kaisen Season 3 will probably end with Gozo getting ready to fight against Unseal and Sukuna. It's the perfect setup for the movie, and fans can't wait to see what happens next.
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