Infinity Castle Unleashed: Demon Slayer Makes History with Record-Breaking China & IMAX Debut!
Posted by Noon Anime Team on November 17, 2025
Hold onto your Nichirin swords, Demon Slayer fans, because the corps has just unleashed an absolute tidal wave of success! The first film in the epic Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle arc has stormed the Chinese box office, pulling in a jaw-dropping 373 million RMB in its opening weekend alone! That's not just a hit; it's a history-making, demon-slaying phenomenon that proves the global love for Tanjiro, Nezuko, and the Hashira is more powerful than ever.
But the records don't stop there. The film didn't just sell tickets; it conquered the biggest screens in the most spectacular way possible. We've got official confirmation that this release has achieved the highest-earning AND highest-selling IMAX opening for any Japanese film EVER in China! This is a massive testament to the breathtaking animation from Ufotable, which fans are clearly flocking to see in the most immersive format available. The intense battles and stunning visuals of the Infinity Castle arc were made for the IMAX experience, and the numbers are proving it!
What makes this debut even more incredible is that this film serves as the grand kick-off for the final saga of Demon Slayer. This colossal opening sets an unbelievably high bar for the upcoming installments that will fully adapt the Infinity Castle and Sunrise Countdown arcs. The message from fans is loud and clear: they are ready for the final, epic confrontation. The road to the ultimate battle has begun, and it's already shattering expectations across the globe. What a time to be a fan!
