Distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment in India, the film not only dominated the box office but also redefined advance booking trends at the time of its release. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle eventually earned the title of the highest-grossing international animated film of all time in India. Its performance highlighted the growing fandom and demand for anime content on the big screen in the country.

The continued success of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle stands as a testament to its cultural impact and the deep connection it has built with anime fans in India, cementing its position as a landmark theatrical success in India.

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is the first feature in an epic three-part cinematic trilogy that represents the final battle of the hugely popular, award-winning anime series.

Opening to both critical and fan acclaim, the film broke records at the global box office and was the #7 top-grossing film in 2025. After its September release, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is now the highest-grossing international film ever released in North America (surpassing Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon which held the record for 25 years) and is the highest grossing anime film of all time globally. In India, it shattered all box office records for becoming the highest-grossing anime film ever.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has also been nominated by the Golden Globes for Best Animated Feature Film, the Producers Guild of America for Outstanding Producer of Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures, and made the longlist for the BAFTA Awards for Best Animated Film.

Sony Pictures IN on Instagram: “The battlefield just got wider. Watch Demon Slayer Kimetsu No Yaiba: Infinity Castle exclusively in ScreenX from March 6! “

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In its opening week alone, Demon Slayer delivered a phenomenal ₹62.8 Cr GBOC, marking the highest-grossing week ever for any anime film in India.

Sony Pictures’ wide-reaching distribution strategy brought the film to audiences outside the usual metros, creating a nationwide sensation not seen before in major local releases as well.

The film also holds its own among International releases of 2025, registering the third biggest opening week of the year.

Today, Demon Slayer is already among the Top 5 highest-grossing international films of the year in India. By retaining its position as the #1 Hollywood film in India for two consecutive weekends, Demon Slayer has proven that the love for anime is no longer niche but a nationwide phenomenon. With ₹73 Cr GBOC already collected, the film’s journey is far from over, and its impact on the Indian box office is nothing short of groundbreaking.

By Keerti Kadam

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It’s also the second-highest weekend for any International film in 2025.

Friday: 12.25 Cr (14.95 Gross)
Saturday: 13.05 Cr (15.95 Gross)
Sunday: 13.63 Cr (16.55 Gross)

Total: 38.93 Cr Nett (47.45 Gross)

The widest release of any anime film in the past covered close to 120 cities in India. With the rise in popularity and demand for Demon Slayer, the film released in cites where no other anime movie had been released in the past. Demon Slayer was in cinemas in close to 600 cities, almost 480 new cities that had never seen a theatrical release of an anime movie.

The film was made widely available across the country in multiple languages — Japanese, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and English — ensuring accessibility for both dedicated anime fans and mainstream audiences alike. This multilingual approach significantly boosted awareness and broadened the audience base beyond core anime enthusiasts.

When tickets went live a week prior to release, the film was made available in more than 750 screens across India. To meet with the growing demand from fans every hour, Sony Pictures Releasing International, the distributors of the film eventually released it in more than 1900 screens.

The film has become such a phenomenon in India that multiplexes are going beyond their standard programming to meet demand, with round-the-clock shows, including 5 AM screenings—a first for any film in 2025.

In a breakthrough move, Demon Slayer also made its way into smaller cinemas and single screens across tier-2 and tier-3 cities, many of which traditionally do not program anime or animation films. Sony Pictures and Crunchyroll foresaw this demand and urged smaller exhibitors to open the film.

This bold step paid off, as these cinemas reported strong occupancy levels and enthusiastic audience response, underlining the fandom for this brand in India. The combination of the extraordinary content, language localization and wide theatrical access allowed Demon Slayer to transcend its core audience base, positioning it as a mainstream entertainment experience for Indian audiences.

This marks a watershed moment for anime in India, cementing Demon Slayer as a mainstream box office force.

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As part of the anime celebrations, fans in Mumbai will also have the chance to attend a special advance screening on September 7, joined by anime superfans #TigerShroff and #RashmikaMandanna. The event will feature exclusive experiences and photo opportunities inspired by Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. Attendees will be among the very first in the country to watch the film ahead of its nationwide release, making this screening a once-in-a-lifetime experience for Demon Slayer enthusiasts.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, the first feature film in the three-part cinematic trilogy representing the final battle of the hugely popular, award-winning anime shonen series from famed animation studio ufotable, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment. The story begins when Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is killed by a demon, joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his younger sister Nezuko back into a human after she is transformed into a demon. The series has captivated audiences worldwide with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters, and comical scenes.

In addition to its release across five languages in India, the film has cleared the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) review without any visual cuts and has been granted a U/A 13+ rating.

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment India releases Demon Slayer on 12th September, 2025.

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The story begins when Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is killed by a demon, joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his younger sister Nezuko back into a human after she is transformed into a demon. The series has captivated audiences worldwide with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters, and comical scenes.

The three-part cinematic movie represents the final arc and culmination of the hugely popular award-winning anime shonen series. The film will be distributed by Crunchyroll and #SonyPicturesEntertainment worldwide, excluding Japan and select Asian territories.

Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon.

While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades – Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village.

As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji.

The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites.

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