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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 Becomes Japan’s Seventh Highest-Grossing Film as Global Rollout Accelerates

A special All Night Nippon GOLD radio show will coincide with its international release to build momentum ahead of the film’s North American and Indian opening on September 12.

Overview

  • The film has grossed ¥20.31 billion ($137.9 million) in Japan over 22 days, overtaking One Piece Film: Red to rank seventh in the country’s all-time box office list.
  • Following its Taiwan launch on August 8, Infinity Castle Part 1 will stage staggered openings through late August across Asia before debuting in North America and India on September 12.
  • Ufotable has confirmed that Akaza’s Return will remain exclusive to theaters with no immediate OTT streaming window.
  • On September 12, All Night Nippon GOLD will host a special radio event featuring voice actors Natsuki Hanae, Shimono Hiro and others to promote the film’s international premiere.
  • A newly released trailer spotlights Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka teaming up with Tanjiro Kamado in the climactic showdown against Akaza.