Demon Slayer has become a monumental series over the years and is currently so massive that no other next generation anime can match it. The series first exploded with its anime, but what really set it apart from the rest was its massive cinematic success. Demon Slayer had its first theatrical success with the 2022 hit film, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train. Fans thought this was the pinnacle of Demon Slayer, but little did they know that Infinity Castle was ready to blow everything out of the water with its incredible performance.
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In 2025, Demon Slayer returned with an even bigger hit in the form of Infinity Castle Part 1 — Akaza's Return. This movie has been breaking records all over the world and it's not even finished yet. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle continues to generate higher revenue todayand the series could well be the first Japanese film to break into billions at the box office. Demon Slayer however, it won't stop there, as there are two more films left in theaters that could break even bigger records.
Demon Slayer took over the world as the biggest anime release in 2025
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Demon Slayer broke all box office records in Japan
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The film was popular all over the world
It wouldn't be far-fetched to say that In 2025, the Demon Slayer has absolutely taken over the world. Infinity Castle Part 1 — Akaza's Return was first released in Japan and quickly climbed the box office charts, surpassing even Demon Slayer's previous hit, Mugen Train. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle then received a global release, breaking many long-held records worldwide.
For example, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle became the biggest number one imported film in the US.
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Demon Slayer's box office is already very high worldwide, but its recent release in China has always increased it even more.. China is one of the biggest film markets in the world and it certainly helped to boost the popularity of this film to sky high levels.
With the Chinese release of Demon Slayer, it's quite clear that the film will always be in the running for the throne of the greatest modern anime.and be a pioneer in it.
Demon Slayer won't be bigger until 2026
The success of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 changed the industry. Not only has Demon Slayer broken records, but fans are well aware that other franchises are already following suit and looking to share in the worldwide success of anime movies.
Beating the Demon Slayer won't be easy, especially since the streak isn't letting up anytime soon. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 was just the beginning. The franchise still has two films, potentially even bigger. These two films will conclude the Demon Slayer trilogy and take over the Japanese box office. It wouldn't be far-fetched to assume that the top 4 Japanese movies in a few years will only be Demon Slayerand this indicates immense dominance.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 2 and Part 3 don't have a release date yet, but fans are hoping for 2027 and 2029 respectively.
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