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‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Crosses $500 Million Worldwide, Poised to Rewrite Anime Box-Office Records

A staggered global rollout with premium formats is fueling momentum toward new box-office marks.

Overview

  • Global grosses have topped a reported $508 million, with trade trackers saying the film could eclipse Mugen Train’s ~$521 million worldwide tally as soon as this weekend.
  • U.S. receipts stand near $81 million after five days, and exhibitors project it will become the first anime release to clear $100 million domestically in its second weekend.
  • The movie logged the biggest Monday ever for an international film in the U.S., extending a run that began with an approximately $70 million opening weekend.
  • In Japan, the film has reached about ¥33–33.35 billion in roughly 60 days, ranking No. 2 all time and giving the franchise the country’s top two box-office positions.
  • India’s run has hit roughly ₹51.20 crore in six days, outpacing many local titles, as strong reviews and high aggregator scores bolster interest for the first entry in a planned trilogy.