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Hindustan Times
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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle dominates Japan box office, overtakes One Piece Film: Red with…
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle is continuing its dream run at the box office in Japan and has earned an estimated ¥19.8 billion (nearly $134.24 million) in the domestic market. The film has now become the ninth highest-grossing film of all time in the country, leaving behind Studio Ghibli's Howl's Moving Castle, Twisted Voxel reported. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle has earned approximately ¥19.8 billion in Japan.(Crunchyrooll/Instagram) Also read: Will Brandon Blackstock's death impact The Kelly Clarkson Show season 7? Here's what we know Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle sets box office on fire Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by Ufotable, the first installment in the trilogy was released in Japan on July 18. The film has set new benchmarks in less than a month since its box office debut and emerged as the country's highest-earning film this year, besides placing itself in the history books. The film is based on the 'Infinity Castle' arc from Koyoharu Gotouge's 2016-20 manga. Reuniting the demon-slaying trio of Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke, the series marks a return to the feature-length format, quite similar to Mugen Train, which came out in 2020 and broke all records despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's taking a look at the 10 highest-earning films in Japan of all time (domestic gross): Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (¥40.43 billion) Spirited Away (¥31.68 billion) Titanic (¥27.77 billion) Frozen (¥25.50 billion) Your Name (¥25.17 billion) One Piece Film: Red (¥20.33 billion) Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (¥20.30 billion) Princess Mononoke (¥20.18 billion) Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (¥19.80 billion) Howl's Moving Castle (¥19.60 billion) Going by the current trends, industry experts suggest that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle is all set to march past the ¥20 billion mark soon and is capable enough to generate anywhere around $200 million from the domestic market itself. The worldwide earnings of the film could easily surpass the $300 million mark once it starts releasing in other major markets. Also read: Wednesday Season 2: When will we see Lady Gaga in the show? Rosaline Rotwood character explained The film was released in Taiwan on August 8, while it is slated to come out in other Asian markets in the following week. In South Korea, it will be released on August 22. If all goes well, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle appears set to end its lifetime run among the top five films in the domestic market. FAQs Will Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle arc release in the US? Yes, it is slated for release on September 12, as per IMDb. Is The Infinity Castle the final arc of Demon Slayer? Yes, it is the final arc in the series. Can I watch Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle arc on Netflix? As of now, it is not available on Netflix.
Express Tribune
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
New 'Demon Slayer' film topples records
The latest film adaptation of hit manga and anime series Demon Slayer is breaking records in Japan, becoming the fastest film to gross 10 billion yen ($67 million), reported AFP. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba — The Movie: Infinity Castle was released on July 18. According to IMDb, the film made 1.64 billion yen ($11.1 million) on opening day, setting a new record for the highest first-day gross in Japanese cinema history. Currently screening in Japan, the offering reached the 10-billion-yen mark after eight days. According to Kogyo Tsushinsha, which tracks film sales, the previous record-holder was the last instalment of the series, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, which hit that figure after 10 days in 2020. "We thank each and every fan who came to movie theatres and theatre staff who are delivering this to the fans," the film's official X account said on Monday. Forbes reported that The Movie: Infinity Castle will hit international theatres in August, when it will premiere in several Asian countries. In Australia, it will be released on September 11. In the US, the UK, and Canada, it will premiere a day later, on September 12. The previous instalment, The Mugen Train, made $485 million worldwide, $435 million of which was outside the US. Demon Slayer is originally a manga comic book series that has sold over 200 million copies worldwide, according to its publisher Shueisha. The work by artist Koyoharu Gotouge follows a combat adventure of boy hero Tanjiro Kamado who fights demons as he searches for a cure for his sister who has become one. The intense popularity of the series is rivalled only by global titles like Dragon Ball, Naruto, and One Piece, Kyodo News said. The original manga series appeared in the popular Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from 2016 to 2020.
