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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Opens to $70 Million in North America, Setting Anime Record

The film begins a planned trilogy adapting the manga’s final arc.

Overview

  • Comscore estimates reported by the Associated Press put the North American debut at $70 million, the biggest opening ever for an anime release.
  • Worldwide grosses are reported to have topped $300 million following its Asian run and Western rollout, with rapid milestone records noted in Japan and South Korea.
  • The release is currently theatrical only, with no confirmed streaming date; industry expectations point to a later window on Crunchyroll but nothing is announced.
  • This is the first installment of a planned three‑film adaptation of the 'Infinity Castle' arc, with future parts discussed yet not officially dated.
  • Reviews widely praise Ufotable’s animation, visual design, choreography and score, while noting the story covers only the early stretch of the finale by design.