The first Demon Slayer: Infinite Castle ( Kimetsu no Yaiba ) debuted to exceeding expectations in Japanese theaters. In just 10 days, the film surpassed 12.87 billion yen , or about $80 million. This makes it faster than Mugen Train , the previous record holder.
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To date, over 9.1 million tickets have been sold since the July 18 release, leading many fans to dub Akaza " the 50 billion yen man," Rengoku 's move to become the "40 billion yen man" during the franchise's previous run.
Demon Slayer's success and international debut
The film is the first in a trilogy adapting the Infinity Castle storyline. Still, it's important to highlight: the numbers are impressive not only for the sheer speed of the box office, but also for the real possibility of breaking all previous records. While the success outside Japan may not be as extreme, expectations are still that it will surpass Mugen Train globally.
The international release begins in August, with releases confirmed in Asian countries. In Australia, the film arrives on September 11th. In the US, UK, and Canada, it will be released starting on September 12th. In Latin American countries like Brazil, the release is on September 11th, 2025.
What to expect from the next films?
There are no confirmed dates for films 2 and 3 yet. However, rumors suggest that Sony plans releases every two years — which would put the second part in 2027 and the final one in 2029. With that, there is even speculation about a possible fourth film or a new season covering the final arc.
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