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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Opens Strong in China, Lifts Global Total to About $740 Million

A run of new records with an outsized IMAX turnout underscores the film’s reach as it nears the $750 million milestone.

Overview

  • Infinity Castle debuted at No. 1 in China with roughly $52 million for the Nov. 14–16 weekend, according to multiple box-office trackers.
  • Early tallies place the worldwide gross around $730–740 million, with some reporting the film is less than $10 million from $750 million.
  • IMAX contributed about a quarter of the China weekend, generating roughly $11.5–$12.3 million and marking the biggest IMAX opening for a Japanese feature in the market.
  • The film now ranks among 2025’s top global releases and holds records as the highest-grossing Japanese movie worldwide and the top international film ever in North America.
  • Some outlets flagged a steep third-day drop and reduced screenings in China despite strong word-of-mouth, while the release is positioned as the first in a planned trilogy adapting the manga’s final arc.