Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle has officially crossed the $300 million mark at the global box office, solidifying its status as one of the biggest anime films of all time. The milestone was achieved on its 46th day in theaters, and industry trackers now project the film could climb past the $500 million mark with upcoming releases in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.
In Japan, the film has already reached landmark status. After seven weekends, Infinity Castle grossed an estimated $203 million (¥30.18 billion), becoming just the third film in history to surpass ¥30 billion at the Japanese box office, following Spirited Away and Demon Slayer: Mugen Train. Remarkably, it crossed that figure in only 46 days, faster than Mugen Train, which needed 59 days. Admissions have topped 21.4 million, putting the film on track to challenge Spirited Away’s 24.3 million lifetime total.
The success extends beyond Japan. In Korea, the film grossed $8.7 million during its second five-day weekend, a modest 33 percent drop from its debut. It has now earned $24.5 million locally, already surpassing the lifetime total of Mugen Train in the market. With 3.2 million admissions in just ten days, it has overtaken Howl’s Moving Castle to become the fourth highest-grossing Japanese anime film in Korea.
The film is also performing strongly in IMAX. With $35.1 million earned across ten major 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 are reportedly optimistic that with launches in North America and China, the film could challenge for the top spot.
Taiwan has contributed an additional $21.9 million to the global total, and in India, the film has achieved record-breaking pre-release interest on BookMyShow, surpassing many domestic blockbusters. Projections indicate a minimum of $5 million in India, which would place it among the nation’s ten highest-grossing animated films of all time.
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, with distribution handled internationally by Aniplex and Sony Pictures’ Crunchyroll. While Asia has led the box office charge so far, September will see a much wider global rollout.
With momentum on its side, Infinity Castle is now the fifth highest-grossing Japanese film of all time worldwide. If the film sustains its pace through Western releases, it could surpass Mugen Train’s global run and become the highest-grossing Japanese movie ever.
For now, the global anime phenomenon shows no signs of slowing down, with audiences worldwide preparing for its arrival in new markets this September.
