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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Tops ¥100 Billion Globally After Strong China Debut

Sony is keeping the film theatrical-only into 2026 to capitalize on sustained premium‑format demand.

Overview

  • The film opened at No. 1 in China with roughly $50–52 million for the weekend, with IMAX contributing about a quarter and setting the market’s best IMAX opening for a Japanese feature.
  • Global grosses now sit around $730 million, ranking fifth worldwide in 2025 and making it the highest‑grossing Japanese movie ever and the top‑earning international release in North America.
  • Distributors Aniplex and Toho said the movie became the first Japanese title to surpass ¥100 billion worldwide, with reported global attendance near 89 million.
  • Chinese ticket sales showed a day‑three dip and a reduction in screenings, which analysts linked to market and geopolitical headwinds that could temper short‑term momentum there.
  • Across films, the Demon Slayer franchise has exceeded $1.3 billion at the box office, with Infinity Castle as the first part of a planned trilogy and no home or streaming release expected before 2026.