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Anime Sensation Demon Slayer Targets Historic $1 Billion Milestone
7 Oct
Summary
- Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is highest-grossing anime movie worldwide
- Film is less than $5 million away from surpassing Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon's North American box office record
- Infinity Castle had biggest 4th weekend ever for an anime movie

As of October 7th, 2025, the anime film Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has solidified its position as a global box office juggernaut. The movie has now surpassed the worldwide haul of major blockbusters like How to Train Your Dragon, F1, and Superman, making it the highest-grossing anime film ever.
Infinity Castle's success is not limited to the global stage - the film is also making waves in North America. It has collected an impressive $124.6 million in the region so far, and industry experts predict it could earn between $130 million and $135 million by the end of its run. This would make Infinity Castle the highest-grossing international film ever in North America, surpassing the $128.5 million lifetime gross of the 2000 epic Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.




