#FIRSTLOOK: “DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSY NO YAIBA INFINITY CASTLE” CANADIAN RELEASE DATE

Crunchyroll, the ultimate home for anime worldwide, announced today the North American and international theatrical dates for the highly anticipated Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. The first film in the epic trilogy from famed animation studio ufotable will come exclusively to theatres on September 12, 2025 in United States and Canada, including in IMAX® and other premium large formats. The film will be available in both Japanese with English subtitles as well as dubbed in English.

nternational release dates include (with additional dates announced later):

● August 14: Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan

● August 15: Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam

● August 20: Philippines

● September 11: Mexico, Chile, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean (Jamaica, Aruba, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Curacao), Central America, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Netherlands, Oman, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland (Italian-speaking), Syria, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates

● September 12: India, Mongolia, Spain, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Kenya, Latvia, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Romania, Southern Africa, Sweden, Turkey, United Kingdom

● September 17: Belgium, France, French-speaking Africa, Luxembourg, Switzerland (French-speaking)

● September 18: Moldova

● September 25: Austria, Germany, Switzerland (German-speaking)

The story begins when Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is killed by a demon, joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his younger sister Nezuko back into a human after she is transformed into a demon. The series has captivated audiences worldwide with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters, and comical scenes. The three-part cinematic movie represents the final arc and culmination of the hugely popular award-winning anime shonen series.

The film will be distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment worldwide, excluding Japan and select Asian territories. Film Synopsis: Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon. While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades – Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village.

As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji. The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites.

Credits: Original story by Koyoharu Gotoge (JUMP COMICS / SHUEISHA).

Directed by Haruo Sotozaki.

Screenplay and produced by ufotable.

About Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer:

Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge, published in SHUEISHA’s WEEKLY JUMP from February 2016 to May 2020. The series has captivated audiences worldwide with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters, and comical scenes. The manga consists of 23 volumes and has published over 150 million units. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba first premiered in April 2019 with the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc, followed by the feature film Mugen Train in October 2020, and the TV series Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc from 2021 through 2022.

In 2023, the Swordsmith Village Arc debuted on Crunchyroll, shortly after the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village­theatrical release. In 2024, the Hashira Training Arc debuted, shortly after the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To Hashira Training- theatrical release. The animation production is by ufotable. The latest films – Mugen Train, -To the Swordsmith Village-, and -To the Hashira Training- – have received both commercial and critical success.

Mugen Train currently holds the record as the highest-grossing Japanese anime movie of all time and the highest-grossing Japanese film at the global box office, garnering over 500 million USD to date. It currently ranks as the second-highest grossing Japanese anime film in U.S. box office history. It also garnered a 98% critic score and 99% audience score (with 10,000+ verified ratings) on Rotten Tomatoes. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.

#FIRSTLOOK: CRUNCHYROLL TO STREAM “DEMON SLAYER – KIMETSU NO YAIBA” LIVE STAGE PRODUCTION

Crunchyroll today announced that the live-action stage performance of Demon Slayer -KIMETSU NO YAIBA- the stage will be available to stream on Crunchyroll with English subtitles in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand tomorrow, Friday, June 21 at 11:30 a.m. PT / 2:30 p.m. ET.

Demon Slayer -KIMETSU NO YAIBA- the stage is brought to life with an impeccable and thrilling performance by a stellar cast starring:

Ryota Kobayashi as Tanjiro Kamado

Akari Takaishi as Nezuko Kamado

Keisuke Ueda as Zenitsu Agatsuma

Yugo Sato as Inosuke Hashibira

Reo Honda as Giyu Tomioka

Tomoyuki Takagi as Sakonji Urokodaki

Shori as Sabito

Arisa Sonohara as Makomo

Yuria Kakizawa as White-Haired Guide

Kokoro Kuge as Black-Haired Guide

Mimi Maihane as Tamayo

Hisanori Sato as Yushiro

Yoshihide Sasaki as Muzan Kibutsuji

Ensemble: Shintarou Takemura, Masahide Tada, Ayaka Nishibun, Kenta Hoshi, Yuta Hoshino, Yu Maekawa, Rikito Morita

The synopsis for Demon Slayer -KIMETSU NO YAIBA- the stage is as follows:

One day in Japan during the Taisho era, Tanjiro, a kind young man who sells coal, finds his family slaughtered by a demon. Worse yet, the only survivor, his younger sister Nezuko, is turned into a demon. Tanjiro makes up his mind to become a Demon Slayer to turn his sister back into a human and slay the demon who killed his family. This tragic tale, interwoven with humans and demons, begins!

The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba TV series, which debuted in 2019, along with the Entertainment District Arc (2021), the Swordsmith Village Arc (2023), Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (2020) and the first several episodes of the Hashira Training Arc (2024) are all currently available to stream on Crunchyroll.

#BOXOFFICE: “ONE LOVE” DOMINATES A SECOND WEEK

BOB MARLEY: ONE LOVE is poised to dominate again a second straight week, taking $13.4 million from 3,597 theatres for Paramount Pictures. This brings its to week tally to $71 million.

In second with $10 million, is a debuting DEMON SLAYER KIMTSU NO YAIBA – TO THE HASHIRA TRAINING, which is a series episode playing at 1,949 theatres for Crunchyroll/Sony Pictures.

ORDINARY ANGELS debuts in third with $6 million for Lionsgate, from 2,800 theatres, earning 80% on the Tomatometer.

MADAME WEB gets fourth spot with $5 million in weekend two for Sony Pictures, taking it to $34.4 million.

Fifth goes to veteran MIGRATION with $3.5 million from 2,522 theatres for Universal Pictures.

#BOXOFFICE: “CREED III” SETS FRANCHISE RECORD WITH #1 OPENING

CREED III sets a Franchise record opening to the tune of $55.1 million from 4,007 theatres for MGM/Warner Bros. The directorial debut from Michael B. Jordan gets 87% on the Tomatometer. 2019’s CREED II previously had the best opening of the would-be trilogy with a $35 million opening. MGM last year was acquired by Amazon Studios/Prime Video, so this is a big win in the theatrical market for them.

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA is in second this weekend with $13.3 million from 3,825 theatres, taking its run to $187.6 million in North America for Disney/Marvel.

Third is COCAINE BEAR with $10.8 million week two from 3,571 theatres bringing it to $41 million for Universal Pictures.

In fourth DEMON SLAYER AND THE SWORDSMITH VILLAGE with $10.7 million in its opening from 1,780 theatres for Crunchyroll.

JESUS REVOLUTION caps-off the Top Five with $10.3 million for Liosngate/Cineplex Pictures, a two week tally of $31 million.