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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Tops ¥22 Billion to Become Sixth-Highest Grossing Film in Japan

Ufotable’s Asia rollout features premium screenings alongside strict anti-piracy controls ahead of its September Western debut

Overview

  • The film has earned ¥22.07 billion (about $149 million) in Japan, propelling it to the sixth position on the country’s all-time box-office chart.
  • Its Taiwan opening on August 8 generated a record $5.67 million in the debut weekend, pushing combined Japan and Taiwan receipts to roughly $155.6 million.
  • Additional Asian markets are scheduled to receive the movie through late August as Ufotable builds momentum ahead of the September 12 release in North America and Europe.
  • The studio is enforcing a theatrical-only window and deploying active anti-piracy measures while rolling out premium formats such as IMAX to maximize ticket revenue.
  • Promotional efforts in Japan include an Infinity Castle float at Tokushima’s Obon festival and themed photo-spot installations to deepen audience engagement.