the movie Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle continues its journey in cinemas and has surpassed 633 million dollars in global revenue, becoming the fifth highest grossing film of 2025. The feature film produced by ufotable and distributed by TOHO remains among the main releases 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 accumulates a total of 633 million dollars at a global level. The film occupies fifth place in the 2025 world ranking, below Ne Zha 2 (1.92 billion), Lilo and Stitch (1.03 billion), Minecraft Movie (957 million) and Jurassic World: Rebirth (867 million).
The film is about to be released in Chinawhich could boost it even further in the rankings. 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 releases reach international cinemas. The reduction in time between releases in Japan and the rest of the world has allowed 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 either Ne Zha 2consolidating a panorama in which animation productions—especially Japanese—occupy more and more space in commercial circuits.
The impact of Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle raises the possibility of new anime franchises following similar strategies in the future, with coordinated global releases and broader distribution campaigns.
Do you think the success of Kimetsu no Yaiba Will it open the door for more anime films to dominate the international box office?
