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Sadik Hossain

2025’s ‘box office juggernaut’ is here with $273M worldwide – and it hasn’t even released in the U.S. yet

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has become a massive success in international markets ahead of its highly anticipated US release on September 12, 2025. The first film in a trilogy adapting the series finale has already earned impressive numbers during its limited release in Japan and select Asian territories. Sony Pictures is distributing the film through Crunchyroll, with projections ranging from $35 million to as high as $60 million for its opening weekend.

The film has achieved remarkable milestones since its July release in Japan. It set new records for opening day gross, single-day revenue, and opening weekend totals in Japanese cinema history. Within just 55 days, Infinity Castle has surpassed iconic films like Spirited Away to become the second highest-grossing anime film in Japan. The movie has maintained the number one spot at the Japanese box office for six consecutive weeks.

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