Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Makes $56M–$60M in First Weekend
Key Takeaways
- Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle had a record-breaking $60M opening, becoming Sony’s biggest hit of 2025 so far.
- The movie earned an A CinemaScore and a 99% audience rating, showing strong fan approval.
- PLF and IMAX screens made up 44% of earnings, with most viewers aged 18–34.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle has become a huge hit at the box office. The anime movie made $33 million on Friday and is expected to reach $56M to $60M in its first weekend. This is Sony’s biggest opening of 2025 and even beats big movies like Bad Boys 4, Venom 3, and 28 Years Later.
Record-Breaking Start
- Friday earnings: $33M (including $11.4M previews)
- Weekend estimate: $56M–$60M, and maybe even $70M
- CinemaScore grade: A — best ever for a Demon Slayer movie
- Rotten Tomatoes: 96% critics, 99% audience
Fans booked tickets fast. In just five days, advance ticket sales crossed $10 million, which is a new record for anime movies.
Bigger Than Other Sony Movies
Infinity Castle opened bigger than many other Sony films:
| Movie | Opening |
|---|---|
| 28 Years Later (2025) | $30M |
| Venom: The Last Dance (2024) | $51M |
| It Ends With Us (2024) | $50M |
| Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) | $56.5M |
Only Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse ($120.6M) had a bigger start.
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Huge Success With Low Marketing
Sony spent very little money on marketing — only $74,000 on TV ads.
By comparison, Lionsgate spent $3.5M for “The Long Walk” and Focus Features spent $5.7M for “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.”
- TV ads ran on TBS, Adult Swim, TNT during shows like WWE SmackDown and AEW Dynamite
- Social media reach: 200M+ followers
- Fans praised the animation and booked full theaters
Who Watched the Movie
- 57% male
- 71% between 18–34 years old
- 48% under 25
- 37% Hispanic/Latino, 27% White, 16% Black, 14% Asian
- IMAX and premium screens made 44% of the money
In some theaters like Regal Irvine Spectrum, the movie made $100K from one location alone.
Global Earnings
Before releasing in the U.S., the movie already made $350M overseas, mostly from Japan. It’s one of the highest-earning anime films worldwide.
Other Movies This Weekend
Here’s how other movies performed this weekend:
| Rank | Movie | Weekend Est. |
|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle (Sony) | $56M–$60M |
| 2️⃣ | The Conjuring: Last Rites (NL/WB) | $27M (total $131.9M) |
| 3️⃣ | Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (Focus) | $19.5M |
| 4️⃣ | The Long Walk (Lionsgate) | $11M–$12.5M |
| 5️⃣ | Toy Story (re-release, Disney) | $3.7M |
“The Long Walk” had big marketing but failed to bring many young viewers, while “Demon Slayer” had a massive fan turnout.
Future Looks Bright
This is the first part of a Demon Slayer trilogy, and fans are already excited for the next two parts. If the movie keeps performing like this, it could become the highest-grossing anime film ever.
Final Thoughts
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has become a huge win for Sony. With low marketing, a strong fanbase, and amazing reviews, it has set a new record for anime movies at the U.S. box office.
FAQs About Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle
What is Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle about?
It is the latest movie in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series. It shows the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and Muzan inside the Infinity Castle.
How much money did Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle make on its first weekend?
It made around $56M to $60M in its opening weekend in the U.S. alone, with $33M on Friday.
Did the movie get good reviews from fans and critics?
Yes, it got 96% on Rotten Tomatoes from critics and 99% audience score, plus an A CinemaScore from viewers.
How many people watched the movie on opening weekend?
Most viewers were 18–34 years old, and IMAX/Premium screens made 44% of the total money. The fan response was huge.
Will there be more Demon Slayer movies after Infinity Castle?
Yes. Infinity Castle is the first movie in a trilogy, and two more movies are planned to complete the Demon Slayer story.
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