Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle has become a landmark in global anime cinema. The film premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025, and was released internationally shortly after, captivating audiences worldwide with its breathtaking animation, intense battles, and emotional storytelling.
Score : 8.5 IMDB
Studios: UFOTABLE
Producers : Aniplex, Shueisha, and ufotable
Director: Haruo Sotozaki
Release Date: July 18, 2025
International Release: September 12, 2025
Streaming Platform: Expected to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix Japan in 2026 after its theater run.
Box Office Performance
The film debuted with a record breaking $70 million on its opening weekend worldwide, becoming Japan’s biggest summer release of 2025.
In its first week, it earned an impressive $132 million in Japan alone and $200 million globally.
By the second week, it still maintained strong sales with an additional $17 million, bringing its worldwide total to over $799 million.
Infinity Castle officially became the highest grossing Japanese movie of 2025, surpassing all anime releases that year.
Critics call it “the anime event of the decade.” Viewers from Asia, America, and Europe filled theaters, turning every premiere night into a festival.
Social media exploded with fan art, cosplay trends, and emotional reactions after the film’s ending sequence.
The official Infinity Castle Celebration Event will be held on November 14, 2025.
The event will feature a live orchestra, cast interviews, and exclusive behind the scenes footage to celebrate its record breaking success.