The highly anticipated final chapter of Demon Slayer, the Infinity Castle Arc, is officially set to hit theaters in 2025. For fans of the franchise, this announcement is nothing short of thrilling. As one of the cornerstones of Japan's anime and manga boom in recent years, this film is expected to cap off the beloved series in grand fashion.

But the question on everyone’s mind remains: can the Infinity Castle Arc surpass the record-breaking success of its predecessor, Mugen Train, which remains the highest-grossing film in Japanese box office history?

A Look Back at the Phenomenon of Mugen Train

Released in 2020, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train was the franchise's first feature film. At the time, the COVID-19 pandemic had left people yearning for comfort, and anime became a source of solace. Amid these circumstances, Demon Slayer emerged as a cultural juggernaut, selling an astonishing 80 million manga volumes in a single year. In the manga industry, where selling 100 million copies of a series like One Piece or Dragon Ball is considered a historic achievement, the record Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba achieved in just one year is nothing short of extraordinary.

Building on this momentum, the release of Mugen Train introduced fans to the heroic exploits of Kyojuro Rengoku, one of the series' most beloved characters. The result was extraordinary: 400 million tickets sold worldwide and a staggering $500 million (¥50 billion) in global box office revenue. This achievement dethroned Studio Ghibli's Spirited Away, which had held the crown for over 20 years.

The Infinity Castle Arc: What Awaits Fans?

The upcoming Infinity Castle Arc serves as the grand finale of the Demon Slayer saga, featuring the ultimate showdown between Tanjiro Kamado, the Demon Slayer Corps, and their formidable nemesis, Muzan Kibutsuji. According to official announcements, the film adaptation will span three installments, although details regarding their release schedule remain under wraps.