Demon Slayer makes an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con in 2025
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle, the first film in a cinematic trilogy adapting the anime's final arc, is set to hit U.S. theaters on September 12, 2025. Tickets for the highly anticipated movie will go on sale August 15.
The film, which premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025, follows Tanjiro and his allies as they face off against the series' main antagonist, Muzan Kibutsuji, in the climactic final battle of the Demon Slayer saga. The story takes place primarily within the Infinity Castle setting, where much of this last arc takes place.
The animation process for Infinity Castle is intricate and collaborative, with a focus on preserving the original art's integrity. Director Haruo Sotozaki expressed hope for the American moviegoing audience to experience the film in theaters.
The panel for Demon Slayer at Comic-Con 2025 was led by directors Sotozaki and Yuichi Terao from ufotable. Terao's work in Infinity Castle involves assembling a puzzle with various pieces from different departments.
Infinity Castle pushes the limits of what anime finales can be, with higher emotional stakes, richer visuals, and more brutal battles. The teaser footage showcases a chaotic, emotional battle sequence involving several Hashira characters.
The upcoming film is set to have an IMAX release. The opening of Infinity Castle features a solemn flashback, Tanjiro falling through the Infinity Castle, and LiSA's new theme Shine in the Cruel Night playing. LiSA performed Shine in the Cruel Night live at the Comic-Con 2025 panel, marking her first live performance for the Demon Slayer franchise.
The film's reported runtime is over two hours. Natsuki Hanae, the Japanese voice of Tanjiro, and Aleks Le, the English voice of Zenitsu, discussed their characters' growth in the film. Aleks Le hinted that fans would see a new, more vulnerable side of Zenitsu in the film.
Chapters 2 and 3 of the trilogy are expected to be released around 2027 and 2029, though official dates haven't been confirmed. The trilogy will continue with parts two and three, with subsequent films planned for release in the coming years, including one projected for 2029.
- The highly anticipated movie, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle, will offer an immersive entertainment experience, as it includes not only action-packed battles but also emotional depth and rich visuals.
- For those who appreciate music, the opening of Infinity Castle features a moving theme song, Shine in the Cruel Night, performed by LiSA, who showcased the song live at the Comic-Con 2025 panel.
- In addition to this film, the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba trilogy is planned to continue with chapters 2 and 3, anticipated for release around 2027 and 2029, offering more entertainment in the form of movies and TV series.
