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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 Surpasses ¥18.8 Billion With Exclusive Merch and Viral Artwork

Grossing over 18.8 billion yen in Japan, the film benefits from Ufotable’s limited-edition art stands followed by a clear-card giveaway

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Overview

  • On its 20th day in Japanese theaters, Infinity Castle Part 1 added $3 million to reach ¥18.89 billion, positioning it to become the country’s ninth highest-grossing film.
  • Ufotable began distributing 3 million limited-edition A5 art stands to theatergoers on August 2 on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • A second wave of giveaways will hand out 4 million Demon Slayer clear cards from August 9 to 22, with each attendee receiving one random design.
  • A promotional illustration of Mitsuri Kanroji and Obanai Iguro released on August 5 has gone viral on X, driving social media buzz and demand for physical prints.
  • The movie continues its Asia rollout with screenings in Thailand on August 12 and other markets on August 14 ahead of its North American and Canadian premiere on September 12, with tickets on sale from August 15.