The Demon Slayer franchise is once again rewriting box office history. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has broken expectations and records worldwide.
In the United States alone, the movie made an estimated $70 million during its opening weekend. This makes it the largest domestic debut for an anime or any international film, beating the record held by Pokémon: The First Movie for nearly 30 years. It has also outperformed earlier Demon Slayer movies, including the hit Mugen Train, as per Gamesradar.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle global box office
Worldwide, Infinity Castle has earned around $353 million so far, according to Box Office Mojo. The movie is now on track to challenge Mugen Train, which made almost $500 million in 2020 and is still the highest-grossing anime movie of all time.
Japan box office records
In Japan, the film has been an unstoppable success. It set the country’s biggest-ever opening day and opening weekend box office records. It has also passed Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away to become Japan’s second-highest-grossing film ever, only behind Mugen Train.
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Story and adaptation
The film adapts the Infinity Castle arc from the manga and continues the story after Demon Slayer Season 4. It follows Tanjiro Kamado, the Hashira, and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps as they enter the terrifying Infinity Castle, where Muzan Kibutsuji and his Upper Moon demons await. This is the first of three films and sets up the final showdown of the Demon Slayer series.
Critical praise
Critics have also praised the movie. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 96% score, making it one of the best-reviewed anime films of all time. Reviewers highlighted Ufotable’s breathtaking animation, the emotional storytelling, and the powerful battles.
Could it surpass Mugen Train?
With more global releases and weeks of screenings still ahead, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle could soon overtake Mugen Train and claim the title of the most successful anime movie in history.
FAQs
1. How much has Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle earned at the box office so far?
As of now, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has earned around $353 million worldwide. It continues to climb and may soon challenge Mugen Train’s record of nearly $500 million.
2. Did Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle break box office records in Japan?
Yes. In Japan, the film had the biggest opening day and opening weekend in history. It also surpassed Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away to become the second-highest-grossing movie ever in Japan, just behind Mugen Train.
3. Will Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle surpass Mugen Train as the highest-grossing anime movie?
Industry experts believe it might. With strong global earnings, positive reviews, and more screenings ahead, Infinity Castle is on track to possibly overtake Mugen Train and become the highest-grossing anime movie of all time.
