The first film in the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle trilogy has officially premiered in Japan, and early reactions have set the internet ablaze. Japanese audiences are already calling the film a visual spectacle, with some fans describing Ufotable’s animation work as “downright terrifying” in its quality and intensity.
With such high praise pouring in, international viewers are eagerly awaiting their chance to witness this next chapter in the Demon Slayer saga on the big screen.
The international theatrical release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle will begin in August 2025, expanding across dozens of countries through September.In the United States and Canada, the movie is set to premiere on September 12, 2025, available in both Japanese with English subtitles and a full English dub.Crunchyroll, the film’s global distributor, has also released an official English teaser and key visual, offering a glimpse of the film’s signature animation and high-stakes action.
The Infinity Castle film trilogy marks the beginning of the anime’s final arc. This first movie sets the stage for a decisive battle as Tanjiro Kamado and the Demon Slayer Corps prepare for their ultimate confrontation with Muzan Kibutsuji. The stakes are higher than ever, and according to early viewers, the film delivers an emotionally charged experience matched by Ufotable’s unparalleled animation and direction.
International Release Dates
- August 12 – Thailand
- August 14 – Hong Kong, Malaysia, Pakistan, Singapore
- August 15 – Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam
- August 20 – Philippines
- September 11 – Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean (Jamaica, Aruba, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Curaçao), Central America, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland (Italian-speaking), Syria, Thailand, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela
- September 12 – Bulgaria, Canada, Estonia, Finland, India, Kenya, Latvia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Romania, Southern Africa, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States
- September 17 – Belgium, France, French-speaking Africa, Luxembourg, Switzerland (French-speaking)
- September 18 – Austria, Germany, Moldova, Switzerland (German-speaking)
Additional regional dates may follow, and fans are encouraged to check local listings or updates from Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment for country-specific announcements.
Following its Japanese release, the film has already garnered significant critical and fan acclaim. Viewers have praised the animation quality, direction, pacing, and emotional weight of the story. Given the arc’s importance in the source material, expectations are high for both longtime fans and new audiences.
Ufotable, the studio behind the series, has consistently raised the bar with each installment, and Infinity Castle appears to be no exception. With its meticulous animation, stylized combat sequences, and dramatic storytelling, the film is already being described as a landmark in anime cinema.
With the global release just weeks away, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is poised to become one of the most talked-about anime films of the year. As anticipation builds across continents, fans worldwide are preparing for what may be the most visually ambitious and emotionally intense chapter of Demon Slayer yet.
