It is no secret thatDemon Slayer:Infinity Castlehas been dominating the box office since its July release in Japan. In a matter of weeks, the film entered Japan’s list of the top ten highest-grossing films of all time. As the movie continues to reach new heights, it is even defeating Disney’s longstanding records.
Frozen,released in the US in November 2013 and Japan in March 2014, quickly took the world by storm and saw massive box office success worldwide. Disappointingly for Disney,Demon Slayer: Infinity Castlehas already surpassedFrozen’sbox office numbers, only 31 days after its initial release.
Demon Slayer’s New Movie Has Already Outsold Frozen in Only a Month
WhileFrozenwas in theaters, it amassed ¥25.50 billion in Japan. Peran Oricon News report,Infinity Castlequickly overshadowed the Disney hit, earning ¥25.75 and counting. After triumphing overFrozen,the newInfinity Castlefilmis now Japan’s #4 highest-grossing movie of all time, and considering it has only been a month, that number will likely continue to skyrocket.
Frozenwas a household name back in the 2010s, revered for its inspiring story, catchy songs perfect for singalongs, and endearing cast of characters. As much of a cultural phenomenon asFrozenwas, and still is, it stands no chance against the highly-anticipatedInfinity Castlemovie, which will concludeDemon Slayer’sanime.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ssuccesswas predicted long before the movie ever hit theaters. In the days leading up to its release, there were clear signs that it would be a monumental event, most notably, its ticket sales. In Japan,Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’stickets sold outin only ten minutes.
Infinity Castle Is Currently Japan’s #4 Highest-Grossing Movie of All Time, and It Is Continuing to Rise
TheInfinity Castlehype has continued to surge worldwide, withDemon Slayerfans in Taiwan waitingin line for up to 9 hours just for the chance to secure a ticket. Anime’s popularity is at an all-time high, butInfinity Castle’ssheer level of accomplishment is still rare and worth celebrating.
Demon Slayer: Mugen Trainis Japan’s highest-grossing movieof all time, butInfinity Castleisgaining on it by the day.Titanic,Japan’s #3 top-grossing movie, andSpirited Away,Japan’s #2 top-grossing movie, are at risk of being knocked off the top asDemon Slayer’sticket sales continue to climb.
TheU.S. release date forDemon Slayer: Infinity Castleis not until September 12, but presale tickets are rapidly being bought in anticipation of the hit film. Once the movie is released in all countries, its total box-office gross is guaranteed to reach staggering numbers and likely break even more records.
SinceDemon Slayer: Infinity Castleis only the first of three movies that will coverDemon Slayer’sfinal arcs, the next two movies may even beatInfinity Castle’snumbers. Regardless of what happens in the future,Demon Slayeris the current box office champion worldwide, and does not seem to be slowing down anytime soon.
