Japan Box Office July 2025: Demon Slayer Breaks Records, Top 10 Films Ranked

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Sets All-Time Records

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Part 1 (Akaza Returns) was the undisputed king of the Japan Box Office in July 2025.

• Released July 18, the film grossed ¥10 billion in just 8 days, the fastest pace in Japanese cinema history.
• By Day 30, the cumulative box office reached ¥25.3 billion (~$172M).
• This achievement secured its place among the top five highest-grossing Japanese movies of all time.

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Kokuhō Stays Strong in the Box Office Race

Before Demon Slayer’s arrival, Kokuhō (National Treasure) dominated early July.

• It held the No. 1 spot for multiple weeks and crossed ¥68.5 billion in cumulative revenue by late July.
• Its performance underlines the power of domestic Japanese blockbusters in a market often led by anime and Hollywood imports.

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Hollywood Titles – Superman and Fantastic Four

Two major Hollywood releases added international flavor to the July 2025 box office:

• Superman (The Movie) opened on July 11, earning a ¥370 million (~$3.7M) weekend and finishing No. 2 behind Kokuhō.
• Fantastic Four: First Steps, released July 25, posted a solid debut though it couldn’t dethrone Demon Slayer.

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Family & Niche Films in the Top 10

Several family-oriented and niche titles contributed to a diverse Japan movie ranking July 2025:

• Lilo & Stitch remained in the top five during early July.
• PAW Patrol: Paw-Party in Theater 2025 performed strongly among younger audiences.
• Tokyo MER: Nankai Mission extended its theatrical run into July.
• Horror sequel Jikobukken Zoku: Kowai Madori surprised as a sleeper hit.

Full Japan Box Office Top 10 – July 2025 (Estimated)

1. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1

¥25.3B in 30 days; fastest to ¥10B in Japanese history

2. Kokuhō (National Treasure)

¥68.5B cumulative revenue (through July)

3. Superman

Opened July 11 with ¥370M (~$3.7M) weekend

4. Fantastic Four: First Steps

Late July debut, steady turnout despite Demon Slayer dominance

5. Lilo & Stitch

Family-friendly Disney title; consistent early-July placement

6. PAW Patrol: Paw-Party in Theater 2025

Popular among kids, boosted family attendance

7. Tokyo MER: Nankai Mission

Live-action drama adaptation; extended summer run

8. Hoshitsunagi no Elio

Domestic release with mid-tier box office performance

9. Jikobukken Zoku: Kowai Madori

Horror sequel; sleeper hit in late July

10. Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback

Released July 18, this Case Closed installment has grossed over ¥14 billion (~$136M), making it the second highest-grossing Japanese film of 2025, and a solid contender for the bottom slot of July’s Top 10.

Conclusion – Anime and Domestic Cinema Dominate Summer 2025

Japan Box Office July 2025 clearly showed the unmatched dominance of anime films, with Demon Slayer rewriting the record books. Domestic live-action titles like Kokuhō proved Japanese cinema’s resilience, while Hollywood’s Superman and Fantastic Four delivered competitive performances. Family-friendly and niche films rounded out a rich and varied lineup.