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‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Tops $200 Million Worldwide, Climbs to No. 4 All Time in Japan as U.S. Demand Surges

A record-setting domestic run with fresh character promos is fueling momentum ahead of the September 12 North American release.

Demon Slayer to the Hashira Training Arc
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Overview

  • The film’s global total has reached about $209.8 million, ranking ninth among all anime movies worldwide, according to Koimoi.
  • In Japan, receipts are roughly ¥25.8–¥25.9 billion with 18.6 million admissions, placing the film fourth all time after passing Frozen and Your Name.
  • Fandango reports the highest first-day ticket pre-sales ever for an anime movie in the U.S., with EVP Jerramhy Hainline citing an overwhelming response.
  • Crunchyroll ran a free, limited-time YouTube marathon of the full Demon Slayer anime to help audiences catch up before the movie’s Western rollout.
  • New official materials—including a key visual and promo—highlight the Shinobu Kocho versus Doma matchup to sustain interest ahead of wider releases.