Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has been a fantastically successful anime series, and it's even had success in the theaters before, creating the most profitable anime movie of all time. Now, fans can't wait to see the series return to theaters with the Infinity Castle trilogy, which could be even bigger than Demon Slayer's last film.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -- the Movie: Infinity Castle will be a trilogy of films covering the final arc of the manga, known appropriately as the Infinity Castle arc. The arc primarily involves the entire Demon Slayer Corps being pulled into the Infinity Castle, Muzan's base of operations, where they must square off with Muzan and his remaining Kizuki for the fate of the world. There's a tremendous amount at stake, with no one left to on the Demon Slayer knowledge if they fail. Fans can't wait to see how all this concludes, and fortunately, they won't have to much longer.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -- the Movie: Infinity Castle Latest News

The Latest Information on the Film

The Infinity Castle film trilogy was announced on June 30, 2024, just after the finale of the 4th season of Demon Slayer. Things were pretty quiet for a long time after that, but recently there has been more news about the movie. A teaser released in December 2024 revealed that the first film would be out in 2025, with a later announcement on March 1, 2025, of a specific date: July 18, 2025, in Japan. On March 5, 2025, the US release date was revealed as September 12, 2025, in both subbed and dubbed forms. Other countries will see releases in September and August.

Additionally, with the return of Demon Slayer: Mugen Train to theaters in May 2025, there was a special sneak peek of the first Infinity Castle movie included. At this time, there is no information about the release dates for the second or third films, but many fans expect them to be released in 2026 and 2027, respectively.

The Story of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Trilogy

The Final Battle Between the Demons and the Slayers

The story of the Infinity Castle trilogy will be the tale of the final battle between Muzan's demons and the Demon Slayer Corps. Following on from the end of Demon Slayer's last season, which saw Muzan kill the organization's leader, Ubuyashiki, the Demon Slayers rushed to his aid, but soon fell into a trap, being pulled down into Muzan's Infinity Castle, where he plans to separate and slaughter them. The Demon Slayers will get separated, and will have to face off with many of Muzan's most powerful demons, such as Akaza, the demon who previously killed Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku.

Fans will want to see the battles and outcomes for themselves, so it's difficult to say more than that. In the manga, the Infinity Castle arc is a series of long, drawn-out battles, so it's difficult to say precisely where the movie trilogy will draw the line between films.

The Characters of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Trilogy

The Series Has a Few More Characters to Introduce

As the final battle, the Infinity Castle story arc involves nearly every living character. The only Hashira who will not be fighting is the now-retired Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui. The Hashira will also be accompanied by Zenitsu, Inosuke, and, of course, Tanjiro, as well as some other Slayers. The Demon Slayers thus have a slight numbers advantage against the demons, but with the massive amount of power some of these demons wield, that may not amount to much.

On the demon side, there are a handful of new characters to be introduced, as well as some characters who haven't gotten much focus stepping into the limelight. The main new demon is Kaigaku, a former Demon Slayer who studied alongside Zenitsu, but became a demon and betrayed their master. Zenitsu will have to face off with this familiar foe in order to restore his master's honor. Doma, the Upper Rank 2 demon, will get his shot in the spotlight as well, battling Shinobu. Most exciting is the possibility of seeing Upper Rank 1, Kokushibo, in action, as he is a centuries-old master swordsman.

Of course, the star of the trilogy will be Muzan himself, finally letting loose and showing what he's truly capable of as he battles the remaining Demon Slayers to the death. Seeing Muzan's full abilities will make it crystal clear why he's been a threat for so long, and why such an incredible effort is needed to attempt to defeat him.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -- the Movie: Infinity Castle Release Date

The First Movie is Due Out This Year

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -- the Movie: Infinity Castle Part 1 is set to be released in Japan on July 18, 2025, and in the US and Canada on September 12, 2025. The US/Canada release will offer both subtitled and dubbed screenings, allowing fans to choose whichever experience they prefer. The film will be released in Asian countries such as Malaysia and Vietnam in August, and in most of Europe slightly later in mid-September. Check Crunchyroll's list of release dates to find more specific information on the film's release in other countries.

It has been confirmed that, after its theatrical run is complete, Demon Slayer's first Infinity Castle movie will be available on the streaming platform Crunchyroll, although no specific date for its streaming debut has yet been revealed. It's very likely that this will be the case for the other two movies as well, although that has yet to be officially confirmed. At this time, there is no information available as to the release dates of parts 2 and 3 of the Infinity Castle trilogy; such information is likely to be released only after the premiere of the first movie.

That's about all there is to know about Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -- the Movie: Infinity Castle at the moment. Check back here for more information as it's revealed, including future release dates, trailers, and other additional Demon Slayer details.