The highly anticipated “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle” has concluded 2025 as the seventh-highest-grossing film worldwide, achieving a remarkable global box office total of $780 million. This cinematic event, a direct sequel to the acclaimed anime series, continued the franchise’s tradition of breaking records and captivating audiences across the globe.
A Global Phenomenon Continues
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle” premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025, before expanding its theatrical release to international markets through August and September. Distributed by Aniplex and Toho in Japan, and Crunchyroll through Sony Pictures Releasing worldwide, the film quickly became a dominant force at the box office. Its release in North America, for instance, began on September 12, 2025. The movie was made available in both Japanese with English subtitles and an English dub, along with screenings in IMAX and other premium large formats, catering to a broad international fanbase.
Breaking Box Office Records
The film’s financial success was immediate and substantial. “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” became the seventh-highest-grossing film of 2025 worldwide, pulling in $780 million. It also garnered attention for its opening performance, with reports of a $70 million U.S. opening weekend, setting a new record for the biggest opening weekend for an international film in the country. Domestically in Japan, “Infinity Castle Part 1” took the No. 1 spot for the year, closing out 2025 with an estimated ¥390–400 billion (approximately $2.6–2.7 billion) in revenue, shattering previous opening records. The film also broke multiple box-office records, including becoming the highest-grossing Japanese film and the highest-grossing R-rated animated film. With a reported budget of $20 million, its staggering global gross highlights an immense return on investment.
The Infinity Castle Arc on the Big Screen
Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by Ufotable, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle” adapts a pivotal segment of Koyoharu Gotouge’s original manga series. The film thrusts the Demon Slayer Corps into a decisive, climactic battle against Muzan Kibutsuji and the remaining Upper Rank demons within the titular “Infinity Castle”. Unlike previous theatrical releases such as “To the Swordsmith Village” (2023) and “To the Hashira Training” (2024), which were compilations of anime episodes, “Infinity Castle” is presented as a feature-length, multi-film adaptation, akin to the critically acclaimed “Mugen Train” film from 2020. This approach was chosen to honor the dramatic pacing and content of the arc.
Future of the Demon Slayer Cinematic Universe
The “Infinity Castle” film is the inaugural part of a planned trilogy announced in June 2024, immediately following the conclusion of the anime’s fourth season. This trilogy is set to adapt the final arc of the manga, bringing the overarching narrative to its epic conclusion. With the success of “Infinity Castle Part 1,” anticipation is high for “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2,” scheduled for release in 2027, and the final film in 2029. The continued box office dominance of the “Demon Slayer” franchise underscores its profound impact on the global animation and film industries, solidifying its place as a cultural phenomenon.
