Will Ne Zha 2's Box Office Glory Be Challenged by Japanese Animated Hit Demon Slayer Infinity Castle?

The global taste in films is evolving rapidly, with audiences now gravitating towards high-tech action, cybercrime thrillers, and animated spectacles. Following the massive success of films like Mahavtar Narasimha in India and Ne Zha 2 in China, the animated film segment is witnessing unprecedented attention. Now, another major contender is set to hit the box office: the Japanese animated adventure Demon Slayer Infinity Castle.

Pre-release frenzy for Demon Slayer Infinity Castle

Even before its official release, Demon Slayer Infinity Castle has created a buzz. Reports suggest that the film has already earned around ₹10 crore through advance bookings in India alone. Approximately 3.5 lakh tickets have been sold, prompting theater owners to schedule shows as early as 5 am and even at midnight to meet audience demand. The film is set to release on 750 screens across India — a scale rarely seen for Hollywood or international animated films in the country.

Ne Zha 2: A global sensation

Ne Zha 2, the Chinese animated blockbuster, dominated the box office earlier in 2025, earning a staggering ₹19,000 crore worldwide and ranking among the top five highest-grossing films globally. Its success has set a high benchmark for animated films worldwide.

Battle for the box office

With the release of Demon Slayer Infinity Castle on 12 September 2025, industry insiders are closely watching whether it can challenge Ne Zha 2’s unprecedented success. Given the pre-release excitement, early box office performance, and massive fan following, this Japanese animated film is poised to make a significant impact in India and potentially globally.

The coming weeks will reveal whether Demon Slayer Infinity Castle can live up to the hype and disrupt the legacy of Ne Zha 2 at the box office.