Demon Slayer: Infinity Castleis on track to be the highest-grossing anime movie of all time, breaking the record previously set byDemon Slayer: Mugen Train. Given the film’s runaway success, series director Haro Sotozaki just confirmed how it feels to be responsible for the movie that could be Japan’s biggest film of all time.
Speaking to Screen Rant at San Diego Comic Con 2025,Demon Slayerdirector Haro Sotozaki reflected on the entireDemon Slayeranime’s success and how excited he is forInfinity Castleto release in America.
We’re incredibly honored. From day one, we’ve had the same team working together, and we’ve developed a shorthand that allows for efficient and creative collaboration. That stability lets us challenge norms and push visual boundaries. We’re thrilled to finally share the film with American audiences.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s Success Has Been Unprecedented
The Film Is Already a Cultural Moment Across The World
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castlealready has the best opening-weekend box officefor any anime movie ever, meaning the new film is already on track to dethroneMugen Trainfor the title ofhighest-grossing anime film of all time. On just its opening day alone,Infinity Castleearned a staggering ¥1.64 billion, or $11.1 million.
More than just explosive box office returns, though,Infinity Castlerepresents a cultural moment. In Taiwan,lines forInfinity Castlehave lasted for as much as 9 hours, according to X userDavi de Moraes.
Though anyone unfamiliar with the franchise might be surprised by its unprecedented success, any anime fan could have seen this coming a mile away. In less than a decade,Demon Slayeris already close to making more money thanDragon Ball. WithInfinity Castlejust releasing and hype for the franchise only building,Demon Slayermay eclipseDragon Ballsoon.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Won’t Stay Japan’s Highest-Grossing Movie For Long
Its Sequels Will Almost Certainly Surpass It
As big asInfinity Castleis, there’s little doubt in anyone’s mind that the franchise’s finale movie will end up surpassing it. While fans may have been confused about the decision to split theInfinity Castlearc into a trilogy, the end result will probably result in an absolute windfall for anime studio ufotable and the manga’s original publisher, Shueisha.
In particular, there’s a good chance that the trilogy’s last movie will break all records and make the money made byInfinity Castlelook like chump change.
Given all this, the future is looking bright forDemon Slayer. Haro Sotozaki and the crew behindDemon Slayer: Infinity Castlehave every reason to stand proud of their earth-shattering accomplishment.
