For the first time in a quarter-century, an international film is about to topple one of Hollywood’s most enduring records, and it’s not a live-action epic, but an anime phenomenon. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is closing in on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’s monumental $128.5 million U.S. box office record, set back in 2000. The milestone represents not just a financial triumph, but a cultural one, proving that anime has become a permanent part of America’s cinematic landscape.

With Infinity Castle already earning an astonishing $124.6 million domestically, it’s only a matter of days before it breaks through that legendary ceiling, according to @Luiz_Fernando_J on X. The film’s momentum shows no signs of slowing, despite a typical post-premiere dip. For anime and global cin

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