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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Tops $600 Million as Theatrical-Only Run Sets New Anime Benchmark

An international‑heavy audience alongside a staggered rollout is propelling a long theatrical run.

Overview

  • Worldwide grosses now range around $605–616 million depending on the tracker, with some placing the film seventh for 2025 after edging past Superman.
  • Sony says it is the first Japanese movie to surpass $600 million globally, following a premium, phased release strategy.
  • Crunchyroll executive Mitchel Berger confirms no streaming release in 2025, with availability not expected until 2026.
  • The film has overtaken Mugen Train to become the highest‑grossing anime movie on record, buoyed by strong reviews.
  • Performance is overwhelmingly international at roughly 80% of revenue, with additional territories such as China still to come.