Infinity Castle Becomes Highest-Grossing Anime in the U.S.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has dethroned Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon to become the highest-grossing international film ever in the U.S., with $128.6 million earned domestically.
The film has grossed over $655 million worldwide, becoming the fifth-highest-grossing title of 2025 and the highest-earning anime film globally.
Following outstanding U.S. and Japanese runs, Infinity Castle is expected to surpass $700 million worldwide, despite no official release in China yet.

The anime blockbuster Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle continues to dominate worldwide box offices, securing a historic milestone as the highest-grossing international film of all time in the U.S. The Haruo Sotozaki-directed installment from Ufotable and Aniplex has earned $128.6 million domestically, surpassing the previous record of $128.5 million held for 25 years by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.

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Worldwide, Infinity Castle has accumulated more than $655 million as of October 12, with $245.8 million from Japan and $280.6 million from other international territories. The total establishes the film as the fifth-highest-grossing global release of 2025 and the most financially successful anime film in history, surpassing both Mugen Train and Spirited Away.

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In India, the movie grossed over INR 50 crore in just six days after releasing in regional languages all over India. The cinematic finale to the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle trilogy has demonstrated remarkable staying power in India and other key markets. The film grossed $70.6 million during its first weekend in the U.S., marking the strongest-ever opening for an international release and an R-rated animated movie. In Japan, it has sold more than 25 million tickets since its July debut, with ¥36.25 billion ($245.8 million) in revenue, positioning it as Japan’s second-highest-grossing movie of all time.Infinity Castle’s box office success reflects a broader global demand for high-quality anime, underscoring the growing crossover power of Japanese storytelling in Western markets. The partnership between Aniplex, Crunchyroll, Shueisha, and Sony has created one of the most lucrative non-Hollywood distribution models in recent memory.As the film continues its ongoing international run, projections suggest that Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle could soon cross $700 million globally and further cement anime’s place as a dominant force in worldwide cinema.

Infinity Castle Becomes Highest-Grossing Anime in the U.S.

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Anime’s Rising Power at the Box Office

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Abhimannu Das