Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Passes Studio Ghibli Titan at The Box Office

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Competing against formidable opponents, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle aspires to surpass all others and claim the title of the greatest anime movie ever made. One significant rival is from within its own series, with Demon Slayer: Mugen Train continuing to hold the record for the highest box office earnings among any anime film. Currently, the initial installment of Demon Slayer’s final trilogy is making impressive strides in an attempt to dethrone the current champion. In a recent notable news story, the Infinity Castle outperformed one of Studio Ghibli’s biggest moneymakers at the box office.

The beloved Studio Ghibli film “Spirited Away” has consistently ranked as one of the most financially successful productions in their history, raking in approximately 31.6 billion yen ($215 million USD) at the box office. However, recent earnings from “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” have managed to surpass this figure, with a total of 31.7 billion yen. This is remarkable given that the North American release for the latest Demon Slayer film has not yet taken place, suggesting it could reach even greater heights.

Mugen Train Vs. Infinity Castle

In a surprising turn of events, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has surpassed the box office success of Spirited Away. However, overtaking the earnings of Mugen Train within the Demon Slayer series poses a unique challenge. Currently, the initial installment of the Demon Slayer franchise has garnered approximately 40.7 billion yen at the box office, equivalent to about $276 million USD. To claim the title of highest-grossing anime film of all time, the latest movie in the shonen series would need to secure an additional sixty million dollars and some change.

This week, as I pen these words, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is set to premiere in the Western world on September 12th. However, the release dates for the final two films of this trilogy are still shrouded in mystery, with Ufotable yet to drop any hints about their arrival. With the impressive box office earnings thus far, it’s reasonable to anticipate that these remaining movies could make a significant impact when they eventually hit the screens. As for whether these upcoming movies will be adapted into anime seasons remains undisclosed, though the narrative structure seems suitable for an episodic format.

If you’re eagerly awaiting additional tales of the Demon Slayer world, I regret to inform you that there may not be any new stories on the horizon. The original manga by Koyoharo Gotouge concluded in 2020, and as of now, he has not shared any intentions for a sequel or side story. Let’s hope that Tanjiro and his Demon Slayer comrades might reappear someday, given the popularity of anime revivals within the medium. Take a look at Jujutsu Kaisen‘s sequel series for evidence of how well shonen continuations are received in Weekly Shonen Jump magazines.

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2025-09-10 17:40