Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle has officially made history, dethroning Mugen Train to become the highest-grossing anime film of all time worldwide. The film, released in Japan on July 18, 2025, has achieved an estimated $569.6 million global gross, placing it not only at the top of anime cinema but also within the top ten biggest releases of the year.
In Japan, Infinity Castle has generated an estimated $230.7 million (¥33.99 billion) after ten weekends, securing its place as the second highest-grossing film in local history. Audience attendance has nearly matched Spirited Away’s 24.3 million admissions, a benchmark that has stood for decades. Beyond Japan, the film has taken in $104.7 million in North America, making it the most successful anime release ever in the region, while also leading the U.S. box office for two consecutive weekends. Other strong markets include South Korea with $37.3 million, Taiwan with $25.5 million, and France with $8.6 million following an impressive debut.
The film has also demonstrated extraordinary results in premium formats, reaching $70 million from IMAX screenings alone. Industry analysts project that Infinity Castle could soon surpass both Superman and The Final Reckoning to become the third highest-grossing global IMAX release of the year, ranking only behind F1 and Ne Zha 2.
Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by Ufotable, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle adapts the manga’s climactic arc into a multi-film trilogy. Subtitled Part 1: Akaza Returns, the movie continues the saga of Tanjiro and his allies as they confront Muzan Kibutsuji’s forces inside the labyrinthine Infinity Castle.
With its box office momentum still strong and further international markets opening, the film is on track to cross the $600 million milestone. This could place Infinity Castle above Superman’s $616 million run, making it not only the biggest anime film ever but also one of the defining blockbusters of 2025.
