Demon Slayer: Infinity Castleis one of the most anticipated anime movies of all time, and its record-setting debut in Japan has only served to get international fans all the more excited. Fans abroad will have to wait a little while longer, though, and here’s everything a fan needs to know to get to the theater ASAP.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castleis the first in a trilogy of films that will depict the final arc of theDemon Slayermanga. The movie debuted in Japan on July 24, 2025, and earned 5.5 billion yen ($37.6 million USD), making it Japan’s second-highest-grossing film of 2025 (behindDetective Conan: One-eyed Flashback) after just one weekend.
When Demon Slayer Releases Internationally
Every Regional Release Date for the Hit Infinity Castle Film
As is common with anime films,Infinity Castlecwill see a staggered release around the world to help accommodate dubbing and localization. As such, it’s a little confusing trying to find out exactly when the film will be released in specific territories. Here’s a chart of release dates around the globe,according to Crunchyroll.
Philippines
September 11
Argentina, Armenia,Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bolivia, Brazil, Jamaica, Aruba, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Curacao, 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 of America
September 18
Austria,Germany, Moldova, Switzerland (German-speaking)
The film will be available in both subbed and dubbed forms in many nations.Infinity Castleis also designed to be viewable in both standard theaters and IMAX and other large-format theaters.
How Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is Performing at the Box Office
The Highly Anticipated Film is Exceeding Its Predecessors' Records
Fan anticipation of theInfinity Castlemovie is at an all-time high, and not just because it represents the beginning of the end for a beloved anime series.Infinity Castle’s predecessor movie,Mugen Train, set records with its release in 2020, where it became the highest-grossing film of the year, earning $507 million worldwide.
Demon Slayerhas only grown more popular sinceMugen Train’s debut, and the climactic nature of theInfinity Castlefilm has fans expecting the new movie to breakMugen Train’s records. In fact, that process has already begun, asDemon Slayer:Infinity Castle’s opening weekend in JapanexceededMugen Train’s by about 20%.
Early reviews ofDemon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1have been extremely positive. One of the few reviews in English, byAnime News Network, described breathtaking animation and artwork, and stated that the film had a prevailing sense of danger, where no one is guaranteed to survive.
However, Anime News Network did have some criticisms, such as stating that the film’s long runtime (155 minutes, over 2.5 hours) dragged on, and that the film had some problems at the structural level. The review ultimately concludes thatMugen Trainmight be the superior film, but invested fans will find plenty to enjoy.
Why Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Has So Much Hype Behind It
Infinity Castle’s Climactic Events Are Eagerly Anticipated
TheDemon Slayeranime began in 2019, while the manga it’s based on, by Koyoharu Gotouge, ran from 2016 to 2020. As such, this is a climactic finale for the anime that’s been six years in the making. After the cliffhanger ofDemon Slayer’s Hashira Training arc last year, fans have been counting down the days to the movie’s release.
Demon Slayerhas been praised for its animation and storytelling since the beginning, butMugen Trainreally represented a massive step forward for how the series was perceived. While the TV series remained of very high quality, there was certainly a sense of anticipation towards another movie that would allow studio ufotable to show off their skill again.
TheInfinity Castlemovies are set in a mind-bending space as well; the eponymous Infinity Castle, which shifts, moves, and changes around the heroes as they battle it out with Muzan Kibutsuji’s strongest demons. Fans are expecting incredibly high-quality animation and visual spectacles the likes of which are rarely seen on the big screen.
One of the most anticipated elements ofInfinity Castle Part 1, dubbedAkaza’s Return, is in fact the showdown with Akaza, a villainous demon who appeared inMugen Trainand killed a fan-favorite character, only to escape before anyone could exact vengeance.
One of the most anticipated elements ofInfinity Castle Part 1, dubbedAkaza’s Return, is in fact the showdown withAkaza, a villainous demon who appeared inMugen Trainand killed a fan-favorite character, only to escape before anyone could exact vengeance. Tanjiro’s confrontation with Akaza will have been a long time coming.
Based on the manga, fans can also expect to get some in-depth backstory on several characters, such as Shinobu and Zenitsu, as well as some of the demons they’re up against. This trend will continue intoInfinity CastlePart 2andPart 3to some extent as well.
As it stands,Infinity Castle Part 1has a shot at being the most profitable anime movie of all time, surpassingMugen Train, which itself surpassed Ghibli’sSpirited Away. The release of the film has been treated almost like a cultural event in Japan, and if it has anywhere near as much impact abroad, it’ll be a true blockbuster hit.
One can’t help but wonder if this trend will hold true forDemon Slayer: Infinity CastleParts 2and3, but for now, fans can enjoy the release ofPart 1, whenever it comes out in their countries.
