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‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Sets U.S. Anime Presales Record as Japan Gross Passes ‘Your Name’

Roughly $10 million in advance U.S. tickets signal heavy demand ahead of the September North American debut.

A still from Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie part 1 - Akaza’s Return

Overview

  • Fandango confirmed the film posted the best first‑day presales ever for an anime release, topping Mugen Train and Jujutsu Kaisen 0.
  • Trade coverage estimates about $10 million in U.S. advance sales across AMC, Cinemark, and Regal ahead of opening weekend.
  • In Japan, the movie has reached about ¥25.78 billion, surpassing Your Name, displacing Frozen on the all‑time chart, and eyeing Titanic’s ¥27.77 billion next.
  • Some analysts suggest the U.S. opening could challenge long‑standing anime records such as Pokémon: The First Movie, pending September turnout.
  • The North American rollout includes limited Crunchyroll subscriber screenings on September 9 and a wide release on September 12 in subtitled and dubbed formats, including IMAX and other premium large formats.