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Demon Slayer Film Hits $605M, Sets Box Office Record

9/29/2025

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Summary

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle has grossed over $605M, becoming the highest-grossing anime film.
It surpassed Mugen Train and King Kong and American Sniper.
Rotten Tomatoes shows 98%, praising animation and fight sequences.
It launches a trilogy; Part 2 and 3 release dates remain undecided, per Rahul Purini (Crunchyroll president).

History

Historical Context

"Demon Slayer: Mugen Train" became the highest-grossing anime film in 2020, earning over $400 million globally. This success underscored the rising global appeal of anime, with platforms like Crunchyroll acknowledging its cultural significance. The trend continued with "Infinity Castle," which grossed over $605 million, indicating a shift in entertainment consumption as anime increasingly competes with Hollywood blockbusters.

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Story summary

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle has grossed over $605M, becoming the highest-grossing anime film.
It surpassed Mugen Train and King Kong and American Sniper.
Rotten Tomatoes shows 98%, praising animation and fight sequences.
It launches a trilogy; Part 2 and 3 release dates remain undecided, per Rahul Purini (Crunchyroll president).

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