Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Becomes Highest-Grossing Anime Film Worldwide

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle has shattered box office records, becoming the highest-grossing anime film worldwide with over $555 million in global earnings. It surpassed previous top anime films, including its own predecessor, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, and has also become the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time. The movie achieved significant success in North America, earning $104.7 million, overtaking Pokémon: The First Movie as the top-grossing anime film in the region. Despite a steep 75.5% drop in its second weekend earnings, the film maintained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office. The record-breaking success of Demon Slayer highlights the growing global popularity of anime, particularly among young audiences and Gen Z, marking a shift from niche to mainstream entertainment. This film is the first in a trilogy concluding the anime series based on Koyoharu Gotouge's manga, underscoring the genre's expanding cultural impact.