Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle has officially secured its place among the ten highest-grossing films in Japanese box office history. The film, which is the first in a trilogy adapting the manga’s climactic Infinity Castle arc, reached an estimated 17.84 billion yen (approximately 119.6 million dollars) in cumulative earnings by the end of its third weekend. This achievement allowed it to overtake long-standing domestic hits such as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and Bayside Shakedown 2 in local currency earnings.
In its third weekend, the film brought in around 6.8 million dollars on Sunday alone, contributing to a three-day total of 17.4 million dollars and registering a modest 12.6 percent decline from the previous frame. These figures reflect the film’s continued appeal and strong word-of-mouth among Japanese audiences. It has also garnered 12.8 million admissions, ranking it as the 14th most-watched film in the country’s cinematic history.
Released on July 18, 2025, and directed by Haruo Sotozaki with animation from Ufotable, Infinity Castle – Part 1: Akaza Returns adapts the dramatic climax of Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga with a darker, more intense narrative than previous Demon Slayer entries. The film follows the events of the anime’s fourth season and differs from the last two theatrical releases by offering a wholly new narrative rather than recut episodes.
In the broader context of Japanese cinema, Infinity Castle now sits behind major titles such as Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, and One Piece Film: Red. It remains far from the peak held by Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, which earned over 40 billion yen domestically in 2020, setting a still-unbroken record for Japanese box office success.
Meanwhile, Infinity Castle continues to lead the Japanese weekend box office, bringing in 16 million dollars from August 1 to 3, ahead of new local releases such as Tokyo Mer and Elio. The film is currently the second-highest-grossing release of 2025 in Japan, trailing only behind the year’s top local earner.
The international rollout of Infinity Castle is scheduled to begin in August across select Asian territories, with a broader release in the United States, Latin America, and Europe set for September. Given its current trajectory, industry analysts believe it has the potential to exceed 150 million dollars domestically by the end of its run and may climb even higher in the all-time rankings if attendance holds steady.
With strong domestic momentum and anticipation building abroad, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle appears poised to continue the franchise’s legacy of box office dominance, reaffirming its position as one of the most influential anime properties of the modern era.
