Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Box Office Collection Japan: Will Anime Movie Beat Mugen Train In 1st Weekend?

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Box Office Collection Japan Update: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has been a global sensation since its 2019 debut. The anime series, which came with fourth season, has captivated audiences worldwide. Its immense popularity led to the release of a new season as a full fledged film as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle. This movie premiered in Japanese theatres on July 18, 2025, received an enthusiastic reviews and leaving viewers in awe.

Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, this animated film is a dark fantasy action piece inspired by Koyoharu Gotouge's manga series. It specifically draws from the Infinity Castle arc and acts as a sequel to the fourth season, known as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Hashira Training Arc. Fans eagerly awaited this release due to the success of previous seasons. Given the franchise's past achievements, expectations are high for impressive earnings. The film's reception so far suggests it may continue the trend of success established by earlier seasons and films. In fact, Demon Slayer Infinity Castle witnessed a grand opening with a collection of $13.4 million on its day of release.

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle CRUSHES Superman In Japan

Interestingly, Demon Slayer Infinity Castle has managed to give a tough competition to James Gunn's Superman which features David Corenswet in the lead. According to a report published in Koimoi, Superman had minted $2.5 million on day 1 in Japan. While Demon Slayer Infinity Castle raked in $13.4 million on day 1, it has managed to outshine Superman with a huge gap.

Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Weekend Box Office Collection Prediction

After an impressive opening in Japan, Demon Slayer Infinity Castle is witnessing a frequent comparison with Demon Slayer Mugen Train. While Demon Slayer Infinity Castle has managed to beat Mugen Train on opening day in Japan, speculations are rife if the new anime movie will be about to beat The Mugen Train's record 3-day weekend of $43.9 million. As per Koimoi, while Demon Slayer Infinity Castle needs $30.5 million to beat The Mugen Train, given the impressive ticket sales in Japan, the target seems very much achievable during the weekend. However, the official numbers will be out later.

Meanwhile, if you are wondering whether Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Infinity Castle has released in India, the answer is no. This much awaited anime series will be hitting the theatres in India in September this year.