‘Infinity Castle’ Breaks Fandango’s Anime Pre-Sale Record Ahead Of September U.S. Release

Fandango has announced that Crunchyroll’s upcoming release for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle is now the platform’s best first-day ticket pre-seller for an anime film ever. The record-breaking debut surpasses the previous benchmarks set by Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (2021) and Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2022).

“We are blown away by the sheer excitement for the arrival of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle through the number of tickets sold in its first day,” said Jerramy Hainline, EVP of Fandango. “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.”

In Asia, the film has already proven itself a box office juggernaut. Since premiering in Japan in July, Infinity Castle has quickly climbed the country’s all-time charts, grossing 25.8 billion yen ($174 million) in just 31 days, with more than 18.27 million tickets sold. That performance places Infinity Castle in fourth place on Japan’s all-time box office chart. Its release across other Asian territories, including South Korea and Taiwan, has also drawn strong turnout, further fueling anticipation for the global rollout.

Infinity Castle marks the first installment of a three-film trilogy adapting the final battle of Koyoharu Gotoge’s manga. Directed by franchise veteran Haruo Sotozaki and animated by ufotable, the film will arrive in U.S. theaters, including IMAX and premium formats, on September 12 via Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Screenings will be offered in Japanese with subtitles and dubbed in English.

Infinity Castle picks up after the Demon Slayer Corps’ Hashira Training, where Tanjiro Kamado and his allies prepare for their inevitable showdown with Muzan Kibutsuji. When Muzan launches a surprise attack on their headquarters, Tanjiro and the Hashira are plunged into the Infinity Castle, a sprawling demonic stronghold that sets the stage for the climactic battle of the series.

Tickets are on sale now, with demand already proving that Demon Slayer remains one of the most powerful forces in global anime cinema.