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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Hits ¥16.81 Billion to Claim 12th Place on Japan’s All-Time Box Office

Theatrical screenings have been paired with limited-edition art giveaways, fueling fan engagement ahead of its U.S. debut on September 12.

Overview

  • By Day 16, the film grossed ¥16.81 billion ($112.8 million), marking a 79 percent increase from the previous day’s tally.
  • Infinity Castle has become the 12th highest-grossing film in Japanese history after surpassing titles like Avatar and Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram.
  • Japanese cinemas are distributing three million A-5-sized art stands featuring key visuals through early August as part of a limited-edition promotion.
  • Ufotable and Aniplex have confirmed there are no plans to adapt the Infinity Castle arc into an episodic television series.
  • Preparations for the international rollout include a U.S. theatrical release on September 12, with tickets on sale from August 15.