The anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” is celebrated for its breathtaking animation and thrilling fight scenes. With the movie, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle,” adapting some of the most exhilarating storylines from the series, excitement and buzz have soared to new heights. The Infinity Castle arc stands out because it captures some of the most intense battles in the series and offers fans a long-awaited emotional climax that has been decades in the making.
Titled “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle,” Chapter 1: “Akaza Returns” was Japan’s premiere on July 18, 2025. This first installment of a trilogy will arrive in U.S. theaters on September 12th. But if you’re a Crunchyroll Ultimate or Mega Fan subscriber, you get to watch it earlier!
How to Buy Tickets for the Special Screenings?
Ultimate Fan or Mega Fan Subscribers Can Buy Tickets on Fandango
- Infinity Castle Part 1 will have a special screening in over 250 threaters in the United States.
In the United States, fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will get an early sneak peek of the Infinity Castle movie. Instead of having to wait until September 12, the film is scheduled for limited screenings in more than 250 theaters on September 9, 2025. Crunchyroll and Fandango have teamed up to offer advance tickets exclusively to Crunchyroll Ultimate Fan or Mega Fan subscribers. The tickets will be available for purchase starting at 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time on August 15 on the Fandango rewards platform.
Fans must complete Crunchyroll subscription verifications before they can buy their tickets. For those without a subscription, the movie won’t be available in theaters until September 12, 2025. If you’re interested to know if there will be any limited screenings happening near you, check the official list for more details.
Only those with an Ultimate Fan or Mega Fan subscription will have access to the special viewings, as the opportunity isn’t extended to regular Fan subscribers.
Will Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Trilogy Be Released on Crunchyroll?
Infinity Castle Movie Might Be Accessible on Crunchyroll Sometime in 2026
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Chapter 1: Akaza’s Return is set for international distribution via Crunchyroll, under Sony Pictures. Domestically, Toho and Aniplex have been handling the movie releases in Japan. As of now, there’s no official word on whether or when the trilogy might become available on Crunchyroll for streaming. However, past release trends can provide some clues.
For quite some time now, “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train” has been available for streaming on Crunchyroll. However, it wasn’t until October 4, 2021, that the film was made accessible on this popular platform, initially having its premiere in Japan on October 16, 2020. It is anticipated that “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter 1: Akaza” will follow a similar timeline and might become available on Crunchyroll around the year 2026.
It’s intriguing that Infinity Castle has already scheduled Parts 2 and 3 for release in 2027 and 2029. This suggests that the proposed release year of 2026 could indeed be accurate. Nevertheless, to get concrete dates, we’ll need an official announcement from them.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Movie Theatrical Release Date
Earlier it was noted that Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter 1: Akaza Returns premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025. However, its release outside of Japan varies by region and is influenced by distributors and local partnerships. Here’s a breakdown of the film’s release dates for various regions:
As previously stated, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Chapter 1: Akaza Returns debuted in Japan on July 18, 2025. The film’s global release has been staggered due to differences in distribution and partnerships across regions. Here’s an overview of the film’s worldwide release dates:
Asia-Pacific:
- August 12: Thailand
- August 14: Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan
- August 15: Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam
- August 20: Philippines
- September 11: Australia, New Zealand, Kazakhstan
- September 12: India, Mongolia
Middle East:
- September 11: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates
- September 11: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Lithuania, Macedonia, Netherlands, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Ukraine
- September 12: Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom
- September 17: Belgium, France, Luxembourg
Africa:
- September 11: Ethiopia
- September 12: Kenya, Southern Africa
North & South America
- September 11: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean (Jamaica, Aruba, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Curacao), Central America, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela
- September 12: Canada, United States
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