Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s Box Office Overtakes Mugen Train Record

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Fans of Demon Slayer in North America have to wait until September to watch Infinity Castle on the big screen, while fans in Japan are already flocking to cinemas for Tanjiro’s return. On the first day alone, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has been a massive success at the box office, with numbers so large that it could potentially achieve the unthinkable. Since its debut, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train has broken all records as the highest-grossing anime film – a record now threatened by this new production from studio Ufotable.

On its very first day, “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” has already surpassed the opening-day earnings of “Mugen Train.” As of this writing, the film has grossed more than 1.7 billion yen (approximately 12 million USD) in theaters, suggesting that it could become the highest-grossing anime movie ever made. Despite having a lot of ground to cover both domestically and internationally, early signs indicate that “Infinity Castle” might outshine its predecessor at the box office as the shonen franchise prepares for its climactic finale.

Demon Slayer’s Box Office Success

Initially, the debut movie from the Demon Slayer series grossed approximately $50 million USD in North America, but it was its global earnings that truly marked its success. By the end of its cinema release, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train had amassed an astounding $485 million USD worldwide, demonstrating a strong demand among anime enthusiasts for cinematic adaptations. On its opening day, Infinity Castle surpassed the box office earnings of its predecessor, suggesting that the first film in the new trilogy could potentially claim the title of the largest anime film ever made.

As an observer, I’m eagerly anticipating the release of “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” on September 12th this fall. This film will delve into the climactic battle between Tanjiro and his companions against Muzan Kibutsuji and his legion of demons. The season finale left us hanging, but the two-and-a-half-hour movie picks up exactly where it left off. Although Muzan is the main antagonist that needs to be defeated, there are numerous demons for the Demon Slayer Corps to battle throughout the film to fill its runtime.

The original run of the manga “Demon Slayer” concluded in the year 2020, and since then, its creator Koyoharu Gotouge has been rather secretive about any future sequels or offshoots. Despite the conclusive ending to the shonen series, there’s still a slim possibility that we might see Tanjiro and his comrades return for another adventure, as surprising events have a habit of occurring in the world of manga.

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2025-07-18 17:39