Head to a Cinema or Crunchyroll for 'Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle' Screening
In a remarkable turn of events, the latest installment of the Demon Slayer series, "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle", has been making waves both in theaters and the global box office. The Hollywood Reporter estimates that the film earned an astounding $468 million worldwide on its opening weekend, breaking historical records.
Amidst the ongoing pandemic, "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" achieved its success, demonstrating the series' significant cultural precedence. The film, which is currently playing in theaters and IMAX, is poised to become the highest-grossing anime movie of all time.
Interestingly, "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" will not be coming to Crunchyroll in 2025. Fans may have to wait until 2026 for the film to become available on streaming platforms. Details about worldwide streaming platforms in 2026 are yet to be announced.
In the meantime, Crunchyroll executive Mitchel Berger has encouraged fans to see "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" in theaters. io9's review for the film states that it is "killer with some filler and a lot of flashy anime action".
The success of the Demon Slayer series may lead to it being milked for further releases. "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" is a trilogy of anime films concluding the megapopular anime series. It is speculated that the film may be released on streaming platforms with episodic chunks, similar to what Aniplex did with "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train".
Finally, it's worth noting that "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" has already surpassed 2020's highest-grossing film. With its continued success at the box office, it's clear that the Demon Slayer series remains a force to be reckoned with in the world of anime.
For those eagerly awaiting the streaming release, mark your calendars for July 18, 2025. Until then, catch "Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" in theaters near you.
