After months of anticipation, we finally have news about Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Infinite Castle . During the special Corps Gathering held on March 1st, it was announced that the first film in the Infinite Castle Arc trilogy will premiere in Japan on July 18th, 2025. The reveal came accompanied by a new promotional visual and an exciting trailer, leaving fans even more excited.
The highlight came at the end of the event, following a moving live reading by the main voice actors. Names like Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado), Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu Tomioka), and Toshihiko Seki (Muzan Kibutsuji) performed some of the anime's most iconic lines, including excerpts from the final episode of the Hashira Training Arc. The scene where the Hashiras face Muzan and are transported to the Infinity Castle was a highlight, further increasing anticipation for the film.
What to expect from the movie Kimetsu no Yaiba: Infinity Castle?
The film will mark the beginning of the final battle between Tanjiro, the Hashira, and the most powerful demons, including the Upper Moons and Muzan himself. With impeccable animation and a narrative full of twists and turns, The Infinity Castle promises to be a milestone in the franchise.
Release for International Fans?
While Japan will have the privilege of seeing the film in July 2025, international fans can expect a staggered release. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment are handling global distribution, and, following the pattern of previous releases like Mugen Train and Vila dos Armaeiros , the film is likely to hit theaters in North America and Europe in late summer or early fall. One indication of this was the German cinema chain CineStar's , which listed the release date as September 25, 2025 .
The Corps Gathering event
The Corps Gathering Demon Slayer fans . In addition to the film's announcement, the event featured a themed parade, a special rank advancement exam, and a free screening of select episodes from the anime. Attendees also got a preview of the game Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Chronicles 2 , scheduled for release in 2025.
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