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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Tops U.S. Box Office Again, Sets New Anime Record

A theatrical-only release through 2025 is helping the film sustain momentum across markets.

Overview

  • After a 76% drop, the film still led North America with an estimated $17.3 million weekend for $104.73 million in nine days, and it has now passed Pokémon: The First Movie to become the top-grossing anime ever at the U.S. box office.
  • Crunchyroll and Sony said the title delivered the largest anime opening in North American history and ranked No. 1 regionally and globally during its debut frame.
  • Trade trackers cited by Excélsior report roughly $555 million worldwide to date, though tallies vary as the rollout continues.
  • Crunchyroll has confirmed the movie will remain exclusive to cinemas throughout 2025, with no streaming availability on its platform until 2026.
  • The finale will unfold over two more films, with Part 2 slated for 2027 and Sunrise CountDown planned for 2029.