Theatrical version of “Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Infinity Castle Chapter 1: The Return of Xigoza attracted 3,843,613 viewers and box office revenue of 5,524,298,500 yen within three days of its release. This surpassed 2020’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train Edition (3-day release: 3.42 million viewers, box office revenue of 4.62 billion yen), and was the highest-grossing Japanese movie in terms of opening, opening, and single-day results. It became the number one in history.
On its opening day, July 18, 2025, it attracted 1,155,637 viewers and grossed 1,646,054,200 yen at the box office. Furthermore, on July 20, the film attracted 1,421,804 viewers and box office revenue of 2,037,820,200 yen, setting new all-time highs for single-day results. In its four days of release, including the holidays, the film attracted 5.16 million viewers and box office revenue of 7.31 billion yen.
It has been about five years since the 2020 release of “Theatrical Version Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train” broke records in Japanese film history and achieved an astonishing box office revenue of 40.43 billion yen. On July 18, 2025, the long-awaited new film ”Theatrical Version Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugenjo Hen Chapter 1: The Return of Xigoza” was released in 452 theaters nationwide, and is already creating a new sensation in the Japanese film industry. In just four days after its opening day, the film grossed 7.31 billion yen at the box office and attracted 5.16 million viewers, marking a start that far exceeded the first-week record of its predecessor, “Infinite Train”. This staggering figure goes beyond the mere success of a movie and has a huge impact on anime culture and the film market as a whole.
In this article, we will thoroughly explain the history of the series, the success factors of the latest work, its impact on fans and the industry, and prospects, with a focus on the box office revenue report of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugenjo Hen”. In addition, we will delve into the background and cultural significance of why this work attracts so many people. Now, let’s watch together the moment when “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” once again rewrites Japanese film history!
Infinite Castle Chapter 1: The Return of the Box Office: Details of Box Office Revenue News
Amazing initial results
Released on July 18, 2025, “Theatrical Version Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugenjo Hen Chapter 1: The Return of Xigoza” set record numbers from its first day of release. Below are some details of the box office performance during the four days of release:
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First day of release (July 18):1,155,637 spectators, 1.646 billion yen box office. It significantly exceeded the opening day of the Mugen Train arc (1.268 billion yen), breaking the first-day box office revenue record in Japanese film history.
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Second day of release (July 19), Box office revenue: 1.84 billion yen.
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Third day of release (July 20: Box office revenue 2.037 billion yen. Recorded the highest single-day box office revenue of all time.
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Fourth day of publication (July 21, including public holidays: cumulative audience attendance 5,164,348, box office revenue 7.315 billion yen.
This led to a box office gross of 5.52 billion yen within three days of release, significantly exceeding the first-week record of “Infinite Train” (4.62 billion yen). In addition, it achieved 7.31 billion yen in four days of release, making it the fastest movie in history to surpass 10 billion yen in box office revenue (predicted to be achieved on the eighth day of release). This pace is one of the best not only in Japanese film history, but also in Japanese films as a whole.
Comparison: Differences from the Mugen Train edition
“Infinite Castle Chapter 1” shows an astonishing initial speed compared to its predecessor, “Infinite Train Chapter”. Below is a comparison table of the first week’s results for both films:
| Item | Infinite Castle Chapter 1 (2025) | Infinite Train Edition (2020) |
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| 3 days of release Box at the boxice | 5.52 billion yen | 4.62 billion yen |
| Audience attendance for 3 days of release | 3.84 million | 3.42 million |
| 4 days of release at the box office | 7.31 billion yen | – |
| First day of release: Box office revenue | 1.646 billion yen | 1.268 billion yen |
| Number of theaters showing the film | 452 buildings | 403 buildings |
As you can see from this table, the initial momentum of ”Infinite Castle” has overwhelmed its predecessor due to an increase in the number of theaters showing the film (452 theaters vs. 403 theaters) and an expansion of its fan base.
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