Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Hits ¥13.55 Billion, Enters Japan’s All-Time Top 25
Its record-breaking IMAX debut prompted rival distributors to delay new releases ahead of its planned global release.
Overview
- The film has grossed ¥13.55 billion ($91.6 million) through its second weekend, placing it at number 24 on Japan’s all-time box office list.
- It set a new record for Japan’s highest IMAX opening weekend with $3.5 million from premium screenings.
- It became the fastest film ever to reach ¥10 billion, achieving the milestone in just eight days.
- A staggered international rollout is scheduled for August and September in markets including the US, India, the Philippines and Cambodia.
- Analysts project it could surpass A Minecraft Movie’s domestic 2025 record and contend with China’s Ne Zha 2 globally.