Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle has smashed through the $300 million mark at the global box office, cementing its place as one of the most successful anime films in history. The milestone came on the film’s 46th day in theaters, and industry watchers believe the movie could push past $500 million once it opens in more territories this September.
In Japan, Infinity Castle has already achieved landmark status. The film has earned $203 million, or about ¥30.18 billion, in just seven weekends. That makes it only the third film in Japanese history to surpass the ¥30 billion mark, alongside Spirited Away and Demon Slayer: Mugen Train. Even more impressively, Infinity Castle reached the milestone in just 46 days, quicker than Mugen Train, which needed 59 days. Over 21.4 million tickets have been sold, and the film could soon challenge Spirited Away’s all-time record of 24.3 million admissions.
Elsewhere in Asia, Infinity Castle is also thriving. In South Korea, the movie has grossed $24.5 million in just ten days, already overtaking Mugen Train’s lifetime earnings in the country. With 3.2 million admissions, it is now the fourth highest-grossing Japanese anime release in Korean box office history. Taiwan has added another $21.9 million, while India is seeing record-breaking pre-release demand that could push the film into the top ten animated hits ever released in the country.
The film is also performing strongly in IMAX theaters. With $35.1 million already earned across ten international markets, Infinity Castle is on track to become the second-biggest animated release ever in the format, trailing only China’s Ne Zha 2. IMAX executives say the upcoming launches in North America and China could help Demon Slayer challenge for the top spot.
Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by Ufotable, Infinity Castle adapts the dramatic final arc of Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga across a trilogy of films. Part one, subtitled Akaza Returns, premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025. Distribution is being handled internationally by Aniplex and Sony Pictures’ Crunchyroll, with wide releases in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America set to begin in September.
Infinity Castle is now the fifth highest-grossing Japanese film of all time worldwide. If its momentum continues through its global rollout, the film could overtake Mugen Train’s record-breaking run and claim the crown as Japan’s most successful film ever at the global box office.
For now, Demon Slayer’s latest chapter continues to build hype, with fans around the world waiting for their chance to experience the spectacle on the big screen.
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