Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle has quietly made history in Japan. The film has now become the second-highest-grossing movie ever in the country, surpassing the legendary Spirited Away. By September 10, 2025, it had earned around ¥33 billion (approximately $224 million) in Japanese theaters alone, according to movie sales tracker Kogyo Tsushinsha.
This milestone shows how much fans love the Demon Slayer series and how anime continues to capture the hearts of audiences of all ages.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Tops Spirited Away in Japan
According to the official Demon Slayer Twitter account and box office tracker Kogyo Tsushin, as of September 15, the movie has earned 33.06 billion yen (about $223.43 million) in Japan, selling 23.04 million tickets. This pushes it past Spirited Away, which earned 31.6 billion yen, while Demon Slayer: Mugen Train remains the highest-grossing film with 40.75 billion yen.
Released on July 18, 2025, Infinity Castle is the first part of the three-part finale of the Demon Slayer story. It continues from the Hashira Training arc, showing the Demon Slayer Corps as they face the powerful demon Muzan Kibutsuji in his mysterious Infinity Castle.
Fans had been waiting eagerly for this chapter, and the film delivers thrilling fight sequences along with heartfelt emotional moments that keep viewers engaged. Its stunning animation and detailed battles make it enjoyable for both longtime fans and newcomers, while IMAX and premium screenings offer a bigger, immersive experience.
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The movie’s success extends far beyond Japan. Worldwide, Infinity Castle has now earned 68.01 billion yen, with over 55 million tickets sold thanks to strong openings in North America, Australia, Europe, South America, and other regions. It is the second Japanese film to ever pass 50 billion yen globally, only behind Mugen Train. In North America, it topped the box office with $70 million.
In South Korea, the film earned $35.27 million with 4.49 million tickets sold, making it the second-highest-grossing and attended foreign film in the country after F1. In Taiwan, it made NT$740 million (around $24.37 million), selling 2.35 million tickets and overtaking Top Gun: Maverick to become the eighth-highest-grossing movie in the territory.
