'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' Nears Record As Top-Grossing International Film In North America

'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' achieves historic global success, redefining anime’s place in American cinema

Haruo Sotozaki’s Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is nearing a major milestone at the North American box office.

The anime feature is projected to surpass Ridley Scott’s Prometheus this weekend, marking a new record for international cinema in the region.

According to Box Office Mojo, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Akaza Returns earned $368,000 on its 28th day in North America, maintaining a strong presence across 2,547 screens.

The film’s total domestic earnings have reached $126.38 million, a figure that places it less than $1 million behind Prometheus, which achieved $126.47 million during its run in 2012.

With a worldwide total exceeding $643.3 million, Infinity Castle has shown remarkable staying power since its release, particularly following its approval for theatrical distribution in China.

Industry analysts note that this level of success for a non-English language film reflects the increasing global appeal of Japanese anime and its growing influence on Western audiences.

Surpassing Prometheus would make Infinity Castle the highest-grossing international film ever released in North America.

The accomplishment highlights both the film’s compelling emotional storytelling and its broad cross-cultural appeal.

Globally, Infinity Castle has earned more than $643 million, also overtaking this summer’s Superman, directed by James Gunn.

With this, it becomes the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time, ahead of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, which held the record since 2020.

Industry observers suggest this success challenges long-held assumptions about anime’s commercial potential outside Japan, demonstrating how anime productions can compete alongside major Hollywood releases as box office trends shift.