Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle reportedly earned 1.7 billion yen on its opening day, surpassing the previous record set by Mugen Train, which brought in 1.2 billion yen during its debut. Just recently, the film crossed the 3 billion yen mark, and with the weekend still ahead, its total opening weekend revenue is expected to be massive.

Back in 2020, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train was a major box office success. Even amid the global pandemic, it managed to gross $485 million worldwide, with a rare distribution of about 85% from domestic and 15% from international markets. If we attempt a rough projection for Infinity Castle based on the 40% increase in day-one earnings, it could potentially reach around $700 million globally. However, it's important to consider that part of this growth might be influenced by the yen's depreciation over time, making direct comparisons difficult.

All the box office figures mentioned so far are from Japan, but the film is set for international distribution soon. Here are the confirmed release dates for different regions, with many, including the U.S., having to wait nearly two months:

• Japan – Friday, July 18
• UK – Tuesday, August 12
• Indonesia – Friday, August 15
• Philippines – Wednesday, August 20
• Brazil – Thursday, September 11
• Mexico – Thursday, September 11
• UAE – Thursday, September 11
• India – Friday, September 12
• South Africa – Friday, September 12
• Canada – Friday, September 12
• USA – Friday, September 12

While not officially confirmed, recent rumors suggest that the next two films in the Infinity Castle arc will premiere in 2027 and 2029. Early responses to Infinity Castle have been overwhelmingly positive, with particular praise for its animation, a hallmark of studio Ufotable. Although Rotten Tomatoes scores are not yet available, the film is currently rated 9.4/10 on IMDb—higher than The Shawshank Redemption's 9.3/10, which would make it the highest-rated film ever on the platform.

Of course, these ratings are based on early reviews from a few hundred dedicated fans, so it's still early days. However, the initial buzz is undeniably strong, showing that fans are more than satisfied with the first part of the final arc of one of the biggest anime series of all time (though Solo Leveling is certainly making its move). More box office updates are coming soon, and the rest of the world will get to experience the film starting in September.

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