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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Sets U.S. Presales Record as Japan Total Passes Your Name

Strong U.S. demand follows a record-setting run in Japan.

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

Overview

  • Fandango says Infinity Castle logged the best first-day ticket presales ever for an anime film, topping Mugen Train and Jujutsu Kaisen 0.
  • Trade reporting estimates roughly $10 million in advance U.S. sales across AMC, Regal, and Cinemark ahead of the September release.
  • In Japan, the film has climbed past Your Name at about ¥25.78 billion, dethroned Frozen on the all-time chart, and ranks among the nation’s top titles.
  • The North American theatrical debut is set for September 12, with limited September 9 fan screenings for Crunchyroll subscribers and IMAX/premium formats available.
  • Worldwide tallies differ by outlet, with figures reported near $160 million or $209.8 million, and observers note its opening could challenge Pokémon: The First Movie’s long-standing $31 million U.S. debut record.