Demon Slayer Just Dethroned DC & Marvel With New Box Office Update

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Demon Slayer has been incredibly successful in theaters since its initial release in Japan this summer, and recent box office numbers for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle show it’s poised to surpass the earnings of some of the biggest films from DC Studios and Marvel this year. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has consistently surprised audiences, becoming not only one of the highest-earning movies in Japanese history but also one of the most popular anime films globally.

The achievements for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle are continuing to grow as the movie breaks more and more records, and the newest global box office numbers are particularly noteworthy. With a current worldwide total of $605 million USD, the film is now only ten million dollars behind DC Studios’ Superman, which earned $615 million USD worldwide. Plus, Demon Slayer has already surpassed the box office earnings of every Marvel movie released this year.

Demon Slayer Dominates the Worldwide Box Office

The huge success of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in theaters really shows how much audience preferences are shifting. It’s significant that it’s expected to surpass even Superman, and all of Marvel’s recent films, signaling a change for the movie industry. This year, Marvel released The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Captain America: Brave New World, and Thunderbolts*. However, none of these films have earned $600 million worldwide. This made Superman’s achievement – being the first superhero movie to reach that milestone – particularly noteworthy compared to other films in the genre.

Although these films performed well, seeing Demon Slayer surpass them all demonstrates the growing popularity of anime and suggests that the peak of the superhero movie genre may be over. What audiences want from movies is evolving, and they’re now looking for different types of entertainment. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle successfully built on the popularity of its television series, translating that into significant box office revenue. The film continues to perform well, with releases still planned in several regions, including China.

What Does This Mean for Demon Slayer’s Future?

What makes this even more remarkable is that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is just the beginning – it’s the first of three planned movies that will cover the expansive Infinity Castle story arc from Koyoharu Gotoge’s original manga. However, the film’s success and extended run in theaters presents a challenge for fans. According to Crunchyroll’s CEO, a home media or streaming release isn’t expected in the near future, and we can anticipate an even longer wait for the subsequent films.

Now that the first film has done so well, it feels like there won’t be an immediate push to release the other two in theaters, and honestly, that’s a bit of a mixed bag. On the one hand, it’s good because the team will likely have more time to really polish the next installments and hopefully make them even better. But on the other hand, it could be quite a while before we see the next one, and I worry that the excitement might fade by then. It’s a tricky situation – maintaining this momentum is key, but rushing things wouldn’t be ideal. I’m hoping they strike the right balance. There’s always a chance that this initial buzz will wear off if it takes too long, and that would be a shame. We’ll just have to wait and see.

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2025-09-29 18:10