China Pre-Sales Surge Boosts ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Toward $1 Billion Possibility

Overview

• The film is approved for release in China, with pre-sales reaching roughly $3.6 million for Nov. 13–16, including previews at $311,000, Day 1 at $1.9 million, Day 2 at $1.1 million, and Day 3 at $293,000, per Luiz Fernando as reported by Koimoi.
• Koimoi reports the first-day China pre-sales ranked second for a non-Chinese film in the post-COVID era behind Avatar: The Way of Water and ahead of F9, and set a non-Chinese animation record nearly doubling Suzume.
• Chinese theatrical release is slated for Nov. 14 with previews on Nov. 13, positioning the title for a potentially strong opening that could lift its global total.
• ComicBook.com notes the movie has already amassed hundreds of millions worldwide and is being discussed as a candidate to reach $1 billion, with the China launch seen as pivotal.
• Koimoi says the film is already the fifth highest-grossing release of 2025 worldwide, underscoring momentum built by the franchise and Ufotable’s event-level presentation.