What is the pre-sale record set by Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle in China?

The Demon Slayer sequel has set a new pre-sale record for anime films in China, crossing $20.98 million in pre-sales between November 13-16, 2025.

What makes Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle's release in China historic?

The film has secured an unprecedented 155K screenings for pre-sale, a feat unmatched by any other non-Chinese film, making its release in China truly historic.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Breaks Pre-Sale Records in China

Q: How does Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle's pre-sales compare to other recent releases?

The film has already surpassed the pre-sales of Suzume, which stood at $17.1 million, and is on track to exceed its opening weekend of $49.9 million.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle sets new pre-sale records in China
Film surpasses Suzume's pre-sales and is on track to beat its opening weekend
Unprecedented 155K screenings available for pre-sale

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Breaks Pre-Sale Records in China

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, the highly anticipated sequel to the hit anime film, is gearing up for a massive release in China on November 14, 2025. In the lead-up to its debut, the film has already achieved several milestones, setting new records for anime films at the Chinese box office.

According to the latest reports, Infinity Castle has registered pre-sales worth $20.98 million for the period between November 13-16, 2025. The film has also added an additional $2.58 million to its pre-sale kitty on the 8th day of advance booking. With one more day to go, Akaza's Return has already surpassed the pre-sales of Suzume, which stood at $17.1 million, and is on track to exceed its opening weekend of $49.9 million.

Remarkably, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has become the first and only anime film in history to cross the $20 million mark in pre-sales at the Chinese box office. The Ufotable production has also secured an unprecedented 155K screenings for pre-sales, a feat unmatched by any other non-Chinese film.