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‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Nears $500 Million Globally as U.S. Box Office Aims for $100 Million Landmark

Box office trackers say it is on pace to claim the U.S. anime crown this weekend.

Overview

  • North American total stands around $81 million after day-five reports, with forecasts indicating it will surpass Pokémon: The First Movie’s $85.7 million and become the top-grossing anime ever in the U.S.
  • Japan box office has reached roughly ¥33 billion, making the film the country’s second-highest-grossing release on record, according to Kogyo Tsushinsha and distributors.
  • Worldwide receipts are widely reported above $450 million, with some trackers citing roughly $467–476 million and projecting a pass of $500 million within days.
  • In India, the movie crossed about ₹50–51.2 crore in six days and is charting as the No. 2 animated film ever in the market, leading among foreign animated releases.
  • The film is the first entry in a planned trilogy adapting the final arc, with parts two and three confirmed but no release dates announced, as fan awards buzz and some adaptation critiques continue to surface.