Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle continues to dominate both Japanese and Asian box offices, setting new milestones for the globally acclaimed anime franchise. Benefiting from the Obon holiday surge, the film added an estimated $4.3 million on its fifth Friday in Japan, marking a significant 57.3 percent increase from the previous Friday. Its domestic total now stands at approximately $167.6 million (¥24.70 billion) with 17.7 million admissions. This performance positions the film to surpass Your Name’s ¥25.17 billion total and claim the title of the fifth highest-grossing film in Japanese history by tomorrow. In terms of admissions, it is expected to overtake Titanic’s 18.1 million figure to secure the seventh spot.
The film is also making headlines for its rapid climb in revenue. In just 30 days, Infinity Castle is projected to reach the ¥25 billion mark, a feat achieved by only five films in Japan and never before accomplished in such a short period. International markets are adding to the momentum, with Indonesia and Vietnam each delivering opening grosses of roughly $1.5 million. By Sunday, the international tally is expected to exceed ¥5 billion ($34 million), driven in large part by earlier strong showings in Taiwan, where it earned $9.5 million to date.
The movie’s overseas rollout demonstrates equally impressive results. Thailand’s opening day generated over 70 million baht ($2.2 million), ranking among the strongest post-pandemic debuts in the country. Taiwan, meanwhile, saw a record-setting NT$176.7 million ($5.9 million) weekend, the largest-ever opening for a Japanese film in that market, surpassing Mugen Train’s launch by around 50 percent. Analysts expect Infinity Castle to finish among Taiwan’s top three highest-grossing Japanese titles.
Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by Ufotable, Infinity Castle adapts the climactic “Infinity Castle” arc from Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga into a cinematic trilogy. The first part, subtitled Akaza Returns, premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025, under the distribution of Aniplex and Toho. The film’s rollout strategy is carefully staggered, with August releases in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and South Korea, followed by a September global debut in the United States, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East.
With its rapid domestic ascent and strong regional reception, industry watchers are now observing whether Infinity Castle can match or surpass the record-breaking performance of Mugen Train worldwide. The film’s early trajectory suggests the possibility is more than just theoretical—it is a very real contender for the top.
