Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has surged ahead in box office revenue, surpassing Brad Pitt’s F1 and establishing itself as a dominant force in 2025’s cinematic landscape. Since its release, this anime feature has achieved remarkable commercial success, fueled by a modest $20 million budget, challenging Hollywood’s traditional giants in global earnings.
Infinity Castle Surpasses Hollywood Blockbusters and Alters Box Office Rankings
Infinity Castle’s impressive box office performance has overshadowed numerous major Hollywood releases, unsettling the industry. By late September, the film had exceeded $616 million worldwide, narrowly surpassing DC Superman’s $615 million gross. This milestone marked the displacement of comic-book heavyweights Marvel and DC from the top positions in 2025’s global box office race.
Currently, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle boasts total worldwide earnings of approximately $757 million, outpacing Brad Pitt’s F1 by more than $100 million. It also overtook the live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon, cementing its status as the fifth highest-grossing movie of 2025.
Ranking the highest-grossing films globally reveals Infinity Castle’s place among prominent titles:
1. Ne Zha 2 — $1,902,337,333
2. Lilo & Stitch — $1,037,271,041
3. A Minecraft Movie — $957,849,195
4. Jurassic World: Rebirth — $867,709,655
5. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle — $757,633,973
6. How to Train Your Dragon — $635,489,273
7. F1: The Movie — $627,927,111
8. Superman — $615,784,465
9. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning — $598,767,057
At the international level, Infinity Castle continues to outperform all other 2025 US films, gathering $633 million and surpassing Lilo & Stitch ($613 million), Minecraft ($533 million), and Jurassic World: Rebirth ($528 million). However, the large domestic earnings of these films remain a barrier to Infinity Castle’s global dominance.
“Can I say it? F**k anime! We came in second! Our movie released the same week as… Demon Slayer!”
— Marlon Wayans, HIM Star
The reaction from actor Marlon Wayans, who stars in HIM, reflects Hollywood’s unsettled response to the anime’s success. His candid comment highlights both the surprise and frustration within the industry as new audience preferences shift toward anime productions like Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle.
The Growing Prospect of Demon Slayer Reaching the Highest Earning Films of 2025
The three top earners of 2025 are currently Ne Zha 2, Lilo & Stitch, and A Minecraft Movie, with Ne Zha 2 alone exceeding $1.9 billion worldwide. Although surpassing this milestone will be challenging for Infinity Castle, upcoming releases in China are expected to increase its earnings significantly.
This expansion into the Chinese market suggests that Demon Slayer could further close the gap with top contenders, leaving fans and analysts eager to see how far this Pan-Asian hit will climb in global box office rankings.
Voice Talent Behind Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle
The voice cast includes Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado and Akari Kito as Nezuko Kamado, who bring life to the characters in this acclaimed anime feature, contributing to the film’s cultural and commercial impact across international markets.
