Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie — Broken Records, How is it been going so far

If there’s one thing anime fans have learned over the past few years, it’s this: never underestimate Demon Slayer. Ufotable and Koyoharu Gotouge’s creation isn’t just a manga or anime series anymore. It’s a cultural phenomenon that keeps rewriting the rules of what anime films can achieve worldwide. With the release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle (Part 1), the hype has exploded all over again. From jaw-dropping opening weekend numbers to breaking long-standing anime film records, the movie is quickly becoming one of the biggest cinematic events of 2025. And the craziest part? This is only the first of three films adapting the final manga arc.

In July 18, 2025 Infinity Castle premiered in Japan to massive demand. Within its first three days, it raked in ¥5.52 billion (~$37M) from 3.84 million tickets sold. That made it the biggest opening weekend in Japan at the time. Four days later the movie’s gross jumped to ¥7.31 billion (~$49M), showing insane legs right out of the gate. Eight days after release, Infinity Castle crossed the legendary ¥10 billion mark (~$71M) in just over a week, making it the fastest movie in Japan’s history to hit that milestone — a record previously held by Mugen Train. Finally, In September 12, 2025 when Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures dropped the film in North America, it smashed expectations with a $70M opening weekend. This wasn’t just big — it was the largest anime film opening in U.S. history, surpassing even Pokémon’s long held record from the late 1990s. Global totals (as of now): Across all markets, Infinity Castle has earned $350M–$390M worldwide, depending on which box-office tracker you check. Box Office Mojo lists around $353M globally, but daily updates keep pushing it higher.

Records That Demon Slayer Just Shattered

• Fastest ¥10 billion in Japan: Beating Mugen Train’s pace, which already seemed unbeatable.
• Biggest U.S. anime opening ever: $70M in a single weekend crushed the Pokémon record.
• Massive IMAX performance: IMAX and premium screenings made up a huge percentage of early earnings, showing fans want Demon Slayer’s fights on the biggest screen possible.
• Strong overseas markets: From Korea to India, Infinity Castle set opening benchmarks that prove anime isn’t “niche” anymore, it’s global.

Why Is the Movie Doing So Well?

Fans know this is the beginning of the endgame. Everyone wants to witness the Infinity Castle arc on the big screen. Another reason is after Mugen Train and Seasons 2–3, anime fans trust Ufotable to deliver god-tier animation. And in IMAX, the fight sequences are on another level. Splitting the arc into a trilogy keeps audiences coming back, while staggered releases in different countries maintain buzz. But the most important of them is that Demon Slayer isn’t just a Japanese hit, it’s a worldwide movement. From cosplayers to TikTok edits, fan culture keeps the hype alive long after opening day.

Major Achievements And What’s Left So Far

• Already surpassed Spirited Away (in nominal box-office in Japan). Miyazaki’s classic stood tall for decades, but Demon Slayer has pulled ahead in raw yen numbers.
• Beat Pokémon in the U.S. — a 25-year-old record gone in one weekend.
• Still chasing Mugen Train. The 2020 juggernaut earned ~$486M–$506M worldwide, making it the highest-grossing anime film ever. Infinity Castle is on track but still has work to do.

What’s Next After Infinity Castle (Part 1)?

• Infinity Castle Part 2: Industry insiders are whispering about a 2027 release window, though Ufotable hasn’t officially locked the date.
• Infinity Castle Part 3: Likely to arrive around 2029, completing the trilogy and final battle. Again, these dates are based on reporting and production estimates, not official confirmation.

We’ll talk about them someday, but for now Infinity Castle has proven that Mugen Train wasn’t a one-hit wonder. Demon Slayer continues to dominate global box offices, smash records, and draw anime fans (and casual moviegoers) into theaters like few franchises ever have.

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