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Demon Slayer Shatters Records with $682M, Oscar Hopeful

1/8/2026

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has become the highest-grossing Japanese film worldwide.
The film has earned $682 million globally so far.
The film has received a Golden Globe nomination.
Crunchyroll aims to shift the Academy's perception of anime to boost broader representation at the Oscars.
Haruo Sotozaki directed the film itself.

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Story summary

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has become the highest-grossing Japanese film worldwide.
The film has earned $682 million globally so far.
The film has received a Golden Globe nomination.
Crunchyroll aims to shift the Academy's perception of anime to boost broader representation at the Oscars.
Haruo Sotozaki directed the film itself.