Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc The Movie: Part 1 Akaza Returns, released on July 18, 2025, has set new records at the box office. It became the highest-grossing Japanese film worldwide and the first anime film in North America to hold the No. 1 spot for two consecutive weeks.

Quick Summary:

・Released in Japan on July 18, 2025, the film achieved the biggest opening-day box office in history.
・By September 22, worldwide earnings reached ¥82.3 billion ($550 million) with over 67 million admissions.
・In North America, it stayed No. 1 for two straight weeks and surpassed $100 million in revenue.
・In Japan alone, it grossed ¥34.1 billion in 67 days with 23.7 million admissions.
・Distributor Aniplex issued a statement of thanks to audiences and partners globally.

The film showed strong momentum in Japan, quickly setting new benchmarks. In 67 days, it earned ¥34,186,470,400 with 23,727,443 admissions. It crossed ¥10 billion within 8 days and ¥30 billion in 46 days, surpassing milestones that had defined the success of the 2020 Mugen Train film.

Worldwide Earnings and Ranking

By September 22, including Japan and overseas markets, the film reached ¥82,359,480,810 in revenue, equivalent to $550 million at a ¥150 exchange rate, with 67,020,204 tickets sold. Sony Pictures Entertainment confirmed it as the highest-grossing Japanese film worldwide.

North American Performance

The North American release began on September 12, 2025. It became the first Japanese anime film to maintain the No. 1 box office ranking for two consecutive weeks. Earnings exceeded $100 million, and attendance reached more than 8.91 million viewers.

Teaser Trailer

Source : ORICON NEWS