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‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Is the Highest-Grossing Anime Ever, Leads Box Office for a Second Weekend

A theater-only rollout with staggered overseas openings helped push the film past $555 million worldwide.

Overview

  • The movie earned $17.3 million in its second U.S. weekend, holding No. 1 while dropping about 75% from its debut.
  • Domestic grosses reached roughly $104.7 million, making it the top-earning anime title ever in the U.S.
  • Global receipts are reported at $555 million-plus, surpassing Mugen Train and ranking as the biggest Japanese film by dollar gross.
  • Industry tallies indicate it has overtaken Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps worldwide and is the first animated release of 2025 to clear $100 million domestic.
  • Crunchyroll says the film will not stream in 2025, and several outlets note totals come from estimates that may be revised as the rollout continues.