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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Hits Fourth Highest-Grossing Film in Japan

Early North American previews are building momentum for its September U.S. and U.K. debut.

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Overview

  • It has grossed an estimated ¥25.86 billion with 18.6 million admissions, surpassing Frozen and Your Name to rank fourth on Japan’s all-time box office list.
  • Crunchyroll subscriber screenings and general ticket sales have launched in North America and the U.K. ahead of the September 12 release.
  • Key visuals and promotional videos are spotlighting Shinobu Kocho’s showdown with Upper Moon Two demon Doma as the film’s marquee battle.
  • The movie’s success has driven new reprints of the Kimetsu Academy spinoff manga and spurred increased merchandise demand.
  • With an 8.9/10 rating on IMDb, it has become the highest-rated original anime movie on the platform.