As the final episode of the Hashira Training arc from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba airs today, Crunchyroll, the ultimate destination for anime worldwide, has revealed exciting news. The highly anticipated Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle will be released exclusively in theatres globally as an epic trilogy of films.
HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE STORY WILL COME TO THEATERS AS AN EPIC TRILOGY OF FILMS
Global Theatrical Release
This trilogy will be distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment worldwide, excluding select Asian territories, including Japan. While specific release dates have not been announced, this three-part cinematic event represents the final arc and the culmination of the immensely popular and award-winning shonen anime series.
Statements from Crunchyroll
“Demon Slayer has been a phenomenal franchise, and we at Crunchyroll are delighted to have been a part of it from the beginning,” said Rahul Purini, President of Crunchyroll. “We are thrilled to bring this trilogy of films to fans on the big screen. It promises to be one of the truly epic and consequential pop cultural events of our time when it hits theaters.”
About Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge, published under SHUEISHA’s JUMP COMICS, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba consists of 23 volumes and over 150 million copies in circulation. Since its debut in 2018, the franchise has captivated millions of fans globally. The story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is slaughtered by a demon. He joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his younger sister Nezuko back into a human after she is transformed into a demon.
A Proven Track Record of Success
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba first premiered in April 2019 with the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc. This was followed by the feature film Mugen Train in October 2020, and the TV series arcs: Mugen Train and Entertainment District from 2021 through 2022. The Swordsmith Village Arc debuted on Crunchyroll in 2023, shortly after the theatrical release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-. In 2024, the Hashira Training Arc premiered after the theatrical release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To Hashira Training-. The animation is produced by ufotable.
Record-Breaking Success
The latest films – Mugen Train, -To the Swordsmith Village-, and -To the Hashira Training- – have enjoyed both commercial and critical acclaim. Mugen Train holds the record as the highest-grossing anime movie of all time and the highest-grossing Japanese film at the global box office, generating over USD 500 million to date. It ranks as the second-highest grossing anime film in U.S. box office history. On Rotten Tomatoes, it boasts a 98% critic score and a 99% audience score (with over 10,000 verified ratings).
Available for Streaming
For those who can’t wait, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.
Stay tuned for more updates on the release dates and more exciting news about the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
Dive into the world of Demon Slayer and experience the epic journey of Tanjiro Kamado and his friends. Stream now on Crunchyroll and prepare for the upcoming trilogy that will bring the saga to a thrilling conclusion!
