New Demon Slayer Movie Just Broke a Historic All-Time U.S. Box Office Record

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The movie *Demon Slayer* has been incredibly popular in Japan since its release this summer, and now it’s breaking records in the U.S. and Canada! *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle* has become the highest-grossing anime film ever in the U.S. This movie is the first of three planned films that will adapt the ‘Infinity Castle’ story arc from the original manga, and it features Tanjiro Kamado and the other Demon Slayers facing their most challenging battles yet.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle had a record-breaking opening night in the United States for a Sony Pictures Entertainment film, and it’s continued to exceed expectations. Earning an estimated $33 million on Friday, the film is projected to make $75 million over the weekend, making it the biggest opening weekend ever for an anime film in the United States.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Breaks Pokemon’s All-Time Record

The new anime film, *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle*, is a massive hit. It broke box office records in Japan, even surpassing *Spirited Away* to become the second highest-grossing film ever in that country. Now, it’s finding similar success in other markets. The film earned an estimated $33 million on its opening night, breaking the previous record of $31 million held by *Pokemon the First Movie* since 1999.

Interest in the *Demon Slayer* franchise has grown significantly. While the previous movie, *Mugen Train*, became one of the most successful anime films ever, it opened in the U.S. with less than $10 million. This demonstrates how much larger *Demon Slayer’s* fanbase has become, and how eager fans were for what might be the final chapter in the anime series.

What’s Next for Demon Slayer?

With the biggest opening night ever for an anime film in the U.S., *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle* is poised for huge success. Experts predict it could earn up to $75 million this weekend, which would be a new record for anime in the United States and is sure to grab the attention of Hollywood.

Even though *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle* has two more movies planned to finish its story, we don’t know when those will be released yet. Given how popular *Demon Slayer* is, studios are likely interested in making a live-action version to reach an even wider audience and boost ticket sales. This is especially true if the upcoming films continue to be successful.

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2025-09-14 17:40