After months of anticipation, the official release date for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle movie has been confirmed with a new visual and 2025 promotion reel trailer. During the special full-day Corps Gathering Event on March 1, it was announced that the highly awaited first installment of the Infinity Castle Arc movie trilogy will premiere in Japan on July 18, 2025.

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The announcement was made during the later segment of the event, following a live reading from the main voice actors. Reading some of their lines from the anime so far were Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado), Takahiro Sakurai (Giyu Tomioka), Toshihiko Seki (Muzan Kibutsuji), Kana Hanazawa (Mitsuri Kanroji), Saori Hayami (Shinobu Kocho), Tomokazu Sugita (Gyomei Himejima), Kengo Kawanisho (Muichiro Tokito), Tomokazu Seki (Sanemi Shinazugawa), and Yuki Kaji (Sabito).

The last lines they read were those from the Hashira Training Arc Episode 8 (finale), as each of the Hashiras went to confront Muzan before getting dragged to the Infinity Castle.

This confirmation aligns with previous hints about a 2025 release window, and we now finally have a timeline of when to expect to see the continuation of Tanjiro and the Hashiras’ battle against the Upper Moons and Muzan himself.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc New Visual Teases the Final Fight

In addition to the promotion reel and official release date, a new visual was also shown at the event. It features all the main actors of the final fight, including Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke and Nezuko, along with all the Hashiras and the Upper Moon demons. Muzan is notably not on the visual, while we can see the latest addition to the demons.

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German CineStar Previously Listed September 25 Premiere

Before today’s official confirmation, CineStar, one of Germany’s largest cinema chains, listed Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle for a September 25, 2025 release date. While the official accounts had not confirmed this at the time, the listing suggested that international fans might expect the movie later in the year.

Recap of the March 1 Corps Gathering Event

The Corps Gathering Event was a full-day celebration featuring numerous interactive segments for fans, including a live Demon Slayer parade, a special Rank Advancement Examand an exclusive free streaming event of selected anime episodes. The event also featured a game preview of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Chronicles 2which is set to launch in 2025.

The Journey of Demon Slayer So Far

Koyoharu Gotoge wrote and illustrated the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga series, which was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine from February 2016 to May 2020. It ended with a total of 23 compilation volumes.

The anime adaptation by ufotable began with a 26-episode Season 1, which aired from April to September 2019. Following its huge success, the sequel movie, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train followed in October 2020 and arguably began the entire anime movie boom.

The movie was then re-edited and shown as part of the 18-episode Season 2, which aired from October 2021 to February 2022. The 11-episode Season 3 aired from April to June 2023, while Season 4 aired from May to June 2024 and set the stage for the endgame.

The Infinity Castle Arc movie trilogy is now in production, with the first movie set to premiere in 2025. A sequel game titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Chronicles 2 is also in production and set to release next year. The fifth installment of the stage play will also begin showing in Japan in April this year.

When Will International Fans See the Film?

With a July 18, 2025, release date confirmed for Japan, international fans can expect a staggered rollout in various territories. Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment are handling global distribution, meaning overseas audiences may get their chance to see the film in theaters later in 2025. If the Mugen Train and Swordsmith Village theatrical releases are any indication, North American and European fans could see Infinity Castle arrive in late summer or early fall. The CineStar listing for September 25 may also be an indicator of when Western audiences can expect to watch the film on the big screen.

Source: Aniplex YouTube
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