Box Office Success
After several weeks of poor box office results, the eagerly awaited horror sequel Black Phone 2 finally had success in October. The film, which grossed $27 million in its domestic weekend debut, was the triumphant climax among a sea of underperformers, including disappointing ones Tron: Ares and the huge Dwayne Johnson-led financial flop The Smashing Machine.
A Hidden Success Story
However, the disappointment hides the yield of one of the biggest success stories of the year in its sixth week: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle. So far, in its sensational global success, it has already broken many box office records, including recent overtakers Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, becoming the highest-grossing international film of all time in America. Demon Slayer has now reached another impressive milestone.
Milestone Achievement
Officially, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle is now one of the 100 highest-grossing animated films in US box office history. Currently ranked 99th on the list, ahead of 100th The Peanuts Movie, Infinity Castle‘s arrival has caused the 2005 hit Robots to fall out of the top 100. No other film first released in 2025 has made it into the domestic top 100, even if it was the best-selling film Ne Zha 2, which has earned a staggering $2 billion worldwide.
Comparison with Other Films
The highest-grossing animated film in US box office history came from last year’s Inside Out 2, which broke records, reaching $652 million domestically and nearly $1.7 billion worldwide. At the time of writing this article, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle has earned $639 million worldwide, split between domestic earnings of $131 million and $508 million from overseas markets.
What Else is Currently in Theaters
October was a tough month for cinema, with even the most critically acclaimed newcomers failing to achieve financial success. In addition to the trio already mentioned – Demon Slayer film, Black Phone 2, and The Smashing Machine – there are still plenty of new arrivals worth your time and money currently playing in theaters. This includes Paul Thomas Anderson‘s latest masterpiece One Battle After Another, the Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst-led Dachmann, the big horror success The Incantation: Last Rites, and much more.
Conclusion
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle has reached another milestone at the box office. With its global success and impressive box office records, it continues to be a must-watch film. Stay tuned for the latest box office updates to see how Demon Slayer and other films perform in the coming weeks.
