Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is set to release in U.S. theatres this Friday, September 12, 2025, almost 2 months after its Japanese premiere on July 18, 2025. Within a day of the movie’s ticket going live in the US, it became the best first-day ticket pre-seller for an anime film of all time, surpassing Jujutsu Kaisen 0 and Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.
Although primarily licensed by Crunchyroll, Sony Pictures has already released the movie in selected Asian regions alongside Japan. From what we can gather from several statistical sites and databases, here’s an approximate Box Office revenue of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle so far:
| Milestone | Approximate Figure |
| Current Worldwide Gross | ~$308.5 M |
| Japan Gross (31 days) | ~$212.28 M (¥31.42 B) |
| U.S. Opening Weekend Projection | ~$35 M |
| Projected Worldwide Total | ~$635–700 M |
Furthermore, what’s worth noting is that after 24 years, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has even beaten Hayao Miyazaki’s highest-grossing movie in Japan. The anime movie that brought the first Oscar to the industry has now been surpassed by its predecessors. Here’s some more info on that.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Has Surpassed Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away
Spirited Away had long been the 2nd highest-grossing anime film in Japan, right after Demon Slayer: Mugen Train. But this time, once again, it’s Demon Slayer all along, which even snatched its 2nd position away, putting 2 Demon Slayer films in Japan’s Top 2.
| Movie | Release Date | IMDb | Box Office |
| Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle | July 18, 2025 | 8.7 | $273.3M (so far) |
| Spirited Away | July 20, 2001 | 8,6 | $360M |
The way the tickets are being sold in other global regions for the Demon Slayer movie’s international release suggests it might surpass Spirited Away, even in the global Box Office chart.
🚨 Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has officially surpassed Spirited Away to become the 2nd highest-grossing anime film in Japan 🤯
• Fastest to hit ¥31.7B (~$214M) in just 55 days
• Surpassed a legendary milestone that stood for decades
• Now only behind Mugen Train in Japan’s… https://t.co/xtBSu8utGi pic.twitter.com/hXdcrYZgAz— Demon Slayer Daily (@DemonSlayerSc) September 10, 2025
Spirited Away has been a cultural touchstone for decades, so for Demon Slayer to surpass it shows just how massive the franchise has become. It’s not just about ticket sales; it’s a sign that anime films today can hit mainstream audiences in a way that rivals the classics.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Is On Its Way to Take Over the U.S. Box Office
With both the sub and dub casts stacked with industry heavyweights, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is set to make history in U.S. theaters. With just hours left before showtime, fans are gearing up for what feels less like a movie release and more like a full-blown anime event.
🚨 Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle will take over the U.S. box office this weekend !
• Over 60,000 showtimes across the country
• 21% of all screenings nationwide are Demon Slayer alone
• 1st anime ever to be distributed like a blockbuster release in the U.S. 🔥This is… pic.twitter.com/jJN8gwQWWw
— Demon Slayer Daily (@DemonSlayerSc) September 10, 2025
Box Office Pro predicted the movie to have an opening weekend of $60–75 million, with the domestic total reaching up to 100s of millions. If that holds true, Infinity Castle won’t just be a win for the franchise; it’ll mark another milestone in anime’s growing dominance in the global media.
With over 60,000 showtimes across the U.S. and an insane 21% of all nationwide screenings dedicated to this film alone, Demon Slayer is breaking new ground. So, are you excited to watch the movie in your nearest theatre?
All previous Demon Slayer episodes and movies are currently available to watch on Crunchyroll.
