This year’s blockbuster sensation, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle (directed by Haruo Sotozaki), has claimed the crown as 2025’s highest-grossing film on November 22.
According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated ticketing system, the anime juggernaut amassed a staggering 5,638,737 viewers as of midnight on November 22, dethroning My Daughter Is a Zombie (5,637,455) to reign supreme at the South Korean box office for 2025.
While live-action foreign films like Avatar (2010), Transformers: Dark of the Moon (2011), and Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) have previously dominated annual box office charts, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle makes history as the first animated feature to achieve this milestone, underscoring its groundbreaking impact.
The film’s success extends to premium formats, with approximately 19% of viewers – a whopping 1.06 million – opting for enhanced experiences like 4DX, IMAX, and Dolby Cinema. Critics and audiences alike have praised the movie’s stunning animation quality and breathtaking action sequences, fueling a wave of repeat viewings across various formats.
The phenomenon shows no signs of slowing down, even in its 14th week of release. A slew of promotional events, including exclusive giveaways and special fan screenings, continue to drive high ticket sales, testament to the film’s enduring popularity.
On the global stage, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle has shattered records in 4DX screenings, raking in over 29.3 million USD worldwide. This impressive figure not only crowns it as the year’s top 4DX performer but also secures its place as the highest-grossing Japanese animated film in 4DX history and the eighth-highest among all 4DX releases globally.
With a robust global average occupancy rate of 51%, the film continues to draw steady crowds, defying the typical drop-off for long-running releases.
