The
movie Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle it continues its
journey in cinemas and has surpassed the 633 million dollars in
global revenue, becoming the fifth highest-grossing film of 2025.
The feature film produced by ufotable and distributed by TOHO it
remains among the main premieres of the year, surpassing big-budget productions
such as F1 and Superman.
Success
at the global box office
According
to the latest reports, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle accumulate
a total of 633 million dollars globally. The film ranks fifth
in the 2025 world ranking, below Ne Zha 2 (1.92
billion), Lilo and Stitch (1.03 billion), To Minecraft
Movie (957 million) and Jurassic World: Rebirth (867
million).
The film is
about to be released in China, which could boost him even further
in the ranking. The performance reaffirms the influence of anime within the
global film market, a sector where more and more animated productions reach
competitive figures compared to Western franchises.
An
expanding phenomenon
Since the
premiere of Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Train in 2020, the success
of the franchise has changed the way anime premieres reach international
theaters. The reduction in time between releases in Japan and the rest of the
world has allowed the films to remain relevant and increase their revenue during
the first weeks of release.
The trend
is also reflected in other titles of the year, such as KPop Demon
Hunters o Ne Zha 2, consolidating a panorama in which
animation productions —especially Japanese— occupy more and more space in
commercial circuits.
The impact of Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle it raises the possibility that new anime franchises will pursue similar strategies in the future, with coordinated global releases and broader distribution campaigns.
