Sony Pictures Entertainment announced that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has become the highest-grossing international film ever in North America, surpassing the 2000 classic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. The film earned $2.25 million over its fifth weekend, bringing its total U.S. and Canada gross to $128.64 million.
Internationally, Infinity Castle continues to dominate, topping the year’s comic book adaptations with $648 million worldwide. Key markets include Japan ($245.8M), South Korea ($41M), Mexico ($17.9M), France ($16.8M), and Germany ($15.2M).
In Japan, the film has sold 25.11 million tickets, grossing 36.41 billion yen, and is approaching the all-time record set by Mugen Train. In South Korea, it leads the 2025 box office by revenue, though it trails slightly in admissions.
This success positions Infinity Castle as 2025’s fifth-highest-grossing film and the top-performing comic book adaptation of the year, surpassing Superman and other DC titles.
Key Visuals:
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is directed by Haruo Sotozaki at the anime studio ufotable. Akira Matsushima serves as the Chief Animation Director and Character Designer, while the music is composed by Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina.
Crunchyroll describes the movie:
Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon.
While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades – Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village.
As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.
The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites.
Sources: Crunchyroll, KOBIS
© Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable
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