The highly anticipated animated film "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" has achieved unprecedented advance ticket sales in the U.S., surpassing $10 million as of August 20, 2025. This figure sets a new record for first-day presales for an anime movie in the United States, exceeding previous benchmarks set by "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train" and "Jujutsu Kaisen 0."
Industry insiders indicate that major theater chains, including AMC, Regal, and Cinemark, have significantly contributed to this historic achievement. The film, slated for a nationwide premiere on September 12, 2025, has already generated substantial buzz through its early ticket sales momentum.
Jerramy Hainline, EVP of Fandango, expressed his amazement at the enthusiastic reception, stating, "The overwhelming response is a true testament to the power of the anime community, and we are so proud to help bring anime into theaters so fans can experience it on the big screen." This early success suggests that "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" is poised to rival or even surpass the opening weekend performances of its predecessors, which earned $21.2 million for "Mugen Train" in 2021 and $18 million for "Jujutsu Kaisen 0" in 2022.
"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" is the first installment in a planned trilogy that adapts the climactic "Infinity Castle" arc from Koyoharu Gotouge's popular manga. The narrative follows Tanjiro Kamado and the elite Demon Slayer Corps as they confront the formidable demon king Muzan Kibutsuji within the labyrinthine Infinity Castle. The film has already demonstrated immense popularity in its domestic market, grossing approximately $200 million in Japan shortly after its July 18, 2025, premiere, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2025 in Japan and the fourth highest-grossing film in the country's history.
Distributed in the U.S. by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Releasing, "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" will offer exclusive early screenings on September 9, 2025, for Crunchyroll's Mega and Ultimate Fan subscribers. With an impressive IMDb rating of 8.9/10, the film is expected to further solidify its place in cinematic history, offering fans an immersive experience of the epic battles and emotional depth characteristic of the "Demon Slayer" saga.