'Demon Slayer' Tops US box office, beats 'Him' and 'Last Rites'

The North American box office experienced a slowdown after a strong September start. "Demon Slayer" retained the top spot, becoming the highest-grossing anime film in North America with $104.7 million. The Jordan Peele-produced horror "Him" debuted in second place with $13.5 million but received poor reviews. "The Conjuring: Last Rights" continues to perform well, reaching $400 million globally.