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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle is set for a big release in China on November 14, 2025. The anime movie has already made over $668 million worldwide and hopes to reach the $1 billion mark with this new release. However, there are concerns about censorship in China that may change the movie for Chinese audiences.
China Release Date and Box Office Goals
Infinity Castle is coming to China just a few months after it opened in Japan and the United States. This fast release could help its global box office numbers, but strict Chinese film laws may still be a problem. The first Demon Slayer movie, Mugen Train, had delays in China because of other movie scandals and was resubmitted for approval. The Monster Hunter controversy in 2020 caused all foreign films to face extra review before release.
Now, Infinity Castle is being closely watched for possible censorship issues. Early reports show that pre-sales in China reached $9.7 million in just three days, which is a strong start. Box office experts predict the movie could earn between $200 million to $400 million in China alone.
Chinese Censorship and Content Changes
China’s film laws are strict, especially with movies and anime showing violence or sexual content. In past seasons, Demon Slayer characters like Nezuko Kamado in her Advanced Demon Form or Tengen Uzui’s wives had their outfits digitally covered up. Scenes with blood were changed from red to white to make them seem less violent.
The Chinese Ministry of Culture has strict rules about what can be shown in anime and cartoons. According to Chinese regulations, content should promote “truth, good, and beauty”. There is no official news if Infinity Castle will be uncut or edited for Chinese theaters.
Previous examples of Demon Slayer Season 2 censorship in China include:
- Female characters wearing more modest clothing to cover cleavage and skin
- Blood color changed from red to white
- Revealing outfits digitally altered to add more fabric
Competing Movies and Box Office Performance
Infinity Castle’s success also depends on other movies coming out in China, such as Zootopia 2 on November 26, 2025. The first Zootopia film was very popular in China, earning over $216 million. Competition from American and local movies may affect Demon Slayer’s box office total.
However, recent Hollywood films have not made big profits in China, which gives Infinity Castle a better chance. The movie has already broken records as the highest-grossing anime film of all time. It also became the highest-grossing international film in the U.S., beating Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
With strong pre-sales and huge fan interest, analysts believe the movie could reach the $1 billion mark. This would make it the first anime film ever to cross $1 billion worldwide.
Streaming, Home Release, and Where to Watch
For now, a home digital release for Infinity Castle is not expected until 2026. Fans can stream previous Demon Slayer movies and specials on Crunchyroll. The streaming service offers all seasons of the anime, including the Mugen Train Arc, Entertainment District Arc, and Hashira Training Arc.
Summary
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s China release faces censorship concerns, which may change some scenes for local audiences. The movie hopes to boost its box office total to $1 billion, but strict film laws and competition from Zootopia 2 may present challenges. Despite these issues, strong pre-sales of $9.7 million show huge fan interest in China. Fans can follow updates on Crunchyroll and official channels.
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