Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle
Demon Slayer Smashes Booking Records, 5 AM Shows Debut in India
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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has shattered advance booking records in India, projected to cross INR 30 crore.
The film is the first anime in India to schedule early-morning 5 AM shows in major cities including Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
Advance bookings began September 5, with nationwide release set for September 12 across 750+ screens in five languages.
The anime phenomenon Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle is making history in India ahead of its September 12 release. The film has smashed advance booking records, quickly crossing INR 30 crore in pre-sales, a first for any anime title in the country. Adding to the excitement, select theaters in major metropolitan areas like Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi will screen the movie as early as 5 AM, making it the first Japanese anime film in India to offer such early-morning shows.
Demon Slayer’s Historic Advance Booking and Early Morning Screenings
Advance bookings for the final chapter of the Demon Slayer saga opened on September 5 to overwhelming demand. Online ticketing platforms like BookMyShow reported over 170,000 tickets snapped up in just the first 36 hours. The film is expected to surpass past anime hits such as Jujutsu Kaisen 0 and Suzume, which each earned around INR 10 crore in India.
The unprecedented decision to schedule 5 AM screenings highlights the growing influence and popularity of Japanese anime in India’s entertainment landscape. This move acknowledges the passionate fan base eager to experience the film’s stunning visuals and gripping story on the big screen, even at unconventional hours.
Produced by renowned studio ufotable and distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, Infinity Castle will release in five languages, including Japanese with English subtitles, English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, making it accessible to diverse audiences nationwide.
The film adapts the climactic final battle of the Demon Slayer series, following Tanjiro Kamado and his companions as they face their most formidable foes yet. Rated U/A 13+, the movie preserves the original’s mature themes and visual intensity, promising a cinematic experience both for dedicated fans and first-time viewers alike.
As India’s enthusiasm for anime continues to surge, Demon Slayer Infinity Castle’s record-shattering advance bookings and novel 5 AM screenings set a new benchmark for anime releases in the country. The film’s success will likely pave the way for more widespread theatrical anime premieres and fan-driven programming going forward.
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Abhimannu Das is a web journalist at Outlook India with a focus on Indian pop culture, gaming, and esports. He has over 10 years of journalistic experience and over 3,500 articles that include industry deep dives, interviews, and SEO content. He has worked on a myriad of games and their ecosystems, including Valorant, Overwatch, and Apex Legends.
Abhimannu Das is a web journalist at Outlook India with a focus on Indian pop culture, gaming, and esports. He has over 10 years of journalistic experience and over 3,500 articles that include industry deep dives, interviews, and SEO content. He has worked on a myriad of games and their ecosystems, including Valorant, Overwatch, and Apex Legends.
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