Demon Slayer Film Shatters U.S. Box Office Records

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle – Akaza Sairai, the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy, earned US$70,611,098 in its opening weekend, claiming the #1 spot at the U.S.box office. This isn’t just a success; it’s a record-breaking achievement. The film broke the record for the biggest opening weekend for an anime film in the U.S. both unadjusted and adjusted for inflation.

Previously, Pokémon: The First Movie (Pocket Monsters: Mewtwo Strikes Back), released in 1999, held the record with a US$31 million opening weekend. (This film debuted on a Wednesday, two days before the standard three-day weekend box office calculation.) Adjusting for inflation, US$31 million in November 1999 equates to approximately US$60 million in August 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI).

The Numbers website also calculated that the film’s opening weekend, when adjusted using a different inflation measure, surpasses even that figure.

Key Takeaways

• Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle – Akaza Sairai opened at #1 in the U.S. with US$70,611,098.
• It broke the record for the largest anime opening weekend in the U.S., both unadjusted and adjusted for inflation.
• The previous record holder was Pokémon: the First Movie (1999),which earned US$31 million (equivalent to roughly US$60 million in 2025 dollars).

FAQ

What is the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy?

It’s a series of films continuing the story of the popular Demon slayer: Kimetsu no yaiba anime and manga franchise. Akaza Sairai is the first installment.

How is inflation adjusted for box office records?

Inflation adjustments account for changes in the value of money over time. This allows for a more accurate comparison of box office performance across different years.

Where can I find more information about the film?

You can find more information on websites like Box Office Mojo and The Numbers.