‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Tops China Debut, Lifts Global Gross to About $730 Million

Overview

• The film opened at No. 1 in China with roughly $52 million for the weekend, according to industry trackers.
• IMAX contributed about $11.5–$12.3 million, or roughly a quarter of the China total, setting a new IMAX opening record for a Japanese feature in the market.
• Worldwide grosses have climbed to approximately $730 million, placing the release fifth for 2025, the top Japanese film ever globally, and the highest‑grossing international title in North America.
• Daily figures flagged a sharp day‑three decline of about 38% to roughly $12.8 million as showtimes were pared back.
• Positioned as the first part of a planned trilogy, the movie bolsters Sony and Crunchyroll’s global anime strategy as Japanese animation continues to outperform many Hollywood imports in China.