″Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Arc″ has achieved remarkable box office success, attracting over one million viewers within just two days of its release. As reported by the Korean Film Council’s integrated computer network on the 25th, the film topped the box office with a total of 1,649,091 viewers during its opening weekend. This achievement marks the fastest film to reach one million viewers this year and sets a new milestone in the history of Japanese animation.

″Infinity Arc″ serves as the final chapter in the ″Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba″ series and is the first installment of a trilogy. The Japanese version, subtitled ″Akaza Re-Return,″ showcases the intense confrontation with the Twelve Demon Moons, featuring the third moon, Akaza. The film hit the one million viewer mark on its first day in Japan and reached an impressive 18 million viewers in just 38 days, breaking the record previously held by ″Mugen Train.″ Notably, ″Mugen Train″ surpassed 10 billion yen in box office revenue just eight days after its release, two days ahead of its earlier record.

The film’s performance in Korea is also significant. ″Mugen Train″ achieved over 900,000 pre-sale tickets, setting a new record for the highest number of advance tickets sold for a Japanese film. Following its opening weekend, ″Infinity Arc″ maintained a strong pre-sale rate with 300,000 tickets sold, and projections indicate it will exceed 3 million tickets sold.

The box office success of ″Mugen Train″ is garnering attention as it is anticipated to surpass the record set by ″Suzume no Kiseki,″ the highest-grossing Japanese animation released in Korea. ″Suzume no Kiseki″ sold over 1 million tickets on its sixth day of release, ultimately reaching a cumulative total of 5.58 million.

However, there are mixed opinions on whether ″Mugen Train″ can achieve similar scalability as ″Suzume no Kiseki.″ Given that the film focuses on the final battle of the ″Demon Slayer″ series, it may be challenging for viewers unfamiliar with previous episodes to fully grasp the storyline. Fans of the original series or those who have watched the fourth season of the TV series may find it difficult to appreciate the film in its entirety. This creates a higher barrier to entry compared to other films that offer a self-contained narrative.

Meanwhile, ″Zombie Daughter,″ currently performing well in summer theaters, surpassed 5 million viewers in just 26 days. This marks the first domestic release since 2025 to reach this milestone and the first film to exceed 5 million viewers in approximately 11 months since ″Veteran 2.″ The director of ″Zombie Daughter″ expressed gratitude to the audience, stating, ″This is all a miracle.″

The current box office landscape is favorable for ″Infinity Arc.″ With ″F1: The Movie″ and ″Zombie Daughter″ experiencing a slowdown in their long-term success, and no new blockbusters slated for release soon, this situation is expected to benefit the box office performance of ″Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Arc.″

The trend of ″repeat viewings″ is also anticipated to play a role in the film’s success. The exceptional animation, realistic action, and expansive sense of infinity are encouraging audiences to return for additional viewings. Online communities are sharing testimonials from viewers planning to experience the film in special formats like IMAX or 4D. The culture of repeat viewings has long been a staple in theatrical animation, and the willingness of general audiences to engage in this practice will be a crucial factor in the film’s overall success.

In summary, ″Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Infinity Arc″ continues to thrive, surpassing one million viewers in just two days. Following its unprecedented success in Japan, an increase in audience numbers is anticipated in Korea as well. However, concerns about barriers to entry and the potential limitations in expanding the audience base remain. The film’s future box office performance will likely hinge on audience reactions and theater conditions.