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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Sets U.S. Anime Opening Record With $70 Million Weekend

The record-setting opener launches a trilogy with sequels slated for 2027 and 2029.

Overview

  • The film topped the North American box office and posted the biggest U.S. debut ever for an anime, according to Box Office Mojo and The Hollywood Reporter.
  • Global grosses are reported around $352–353 million, placing the release among 2025’s top performers following a powerful run in Japan.
  • In South Korea, it led the market for a fourth weekend, adding $2.6 million for a $34.8 million total, per KOBIS data.
  • In India, it delivered an estimated ₹40 crore net opening and reached about ₹44.5 crore by day four, surpassing new local action releases, per Sacnilk-aligned reports.
  • Reception remains strong with roughly 97% from critics and 98–99% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and while no streaming date is announced, analysts project a Crunchyroll window in roughly four to five months.