The long-awaited Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle premieres as the electrifying kickoff to the final trilogy of the hit anime. With Infinity Castle finally here, fans worldwide are gearing up for breathtaking animation, emotional stakes, and the dramatic showdown against Muzan Kibutsuji’s most powerful minions. Let’s unpack what makes this film a stunning entry in the Demon Slayer legacy.
Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by the masterful studio Ufotable, Infinity Castle follows directly after the anime’s Hashira Training arc—and picks up the momentum with fan-favorite characters like Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the courageous Hashira. Together, they enter the shifting nightmare world of the Infinity Castle to confront the Upper Moon demons and Muzan himself.
A Visual Masterpiece, Plus Emotional Weight
At a towering 155 minutes, this film wastes no time delivering visual spectacle and raw emotion. Critics are raving Infinity Castle “roars past Mugen Train as Demon Slayer’s best adventure yet, spotlighting memorable showdowns and deeply moving arcs for characters like Doma and Akaza. This high praise comes from a film that carefully balances expansive action set pieces with intimate character moments, something Ufotable has always excelled at.
Record-Breaking Box Office, Worldwide
In Japan, Infinity Castle shattered box office records. Its opening weekend alone raked in over ¥5.5 billion (roughly US$37 million), making it the most successful theatrical debut in Japanese cinema. Globally, the film is smashing expectations too: with more than 209 million dollars in international sales and over $10 million in U.S. presales, projections suggest it may rival—or even overtake—the Pokémon record for opening weekend haul.
A Story Steeped in Tension and Loss
Set inside the eerie labyrinth of the Infinity Castle, the film spotlights high-stakes encounters. One standout battle: Mist Hashira Muichiro facing off against Upper Moon One, Kokushibo, in a fight that ends in tragedy. Meanwhile, the company’s legendary Demon Slayer Corps pushes us toward the final confrontation with Muzan, with major character developments and emotional farewells setting a somber yet compelling tone.
Global Release Rollout
Infinity Castle premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025. It then embarked on a staggered worldwide rollout—arriving in regions like Taiwan, Thailand, and Southeast Asia in mid-August, before launching in India (and many other countries) on September 12. This coordinated release, backed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures, underscores the global significance of this final saga.