Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have released a new trailer for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle,” the first film in a planned three-part cinematic finale for the global anime hit. The film opens in North American theaters, including IMAX and premium formats, on Sept. 12.
Based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotoge, the upcoming film adapts the climactic Infinity Castle arc, picking up where the “Hashira Training” arc left off. After Muzan Kibutsuji launches a surprise attack, Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps are pulled into the demons’ stronghold. The trailer reveals new footage and highlights the high-stakes confrontation that will bring the series to its conclusion.
Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by ufotable, the film also debuts two original theme songs: “A World Where the Sun Never Rises” by Aimer and “Shine in the Cruel Night” by LiSA. Both tracks will be released on global streaming platforms on July 18.
The “Demon Slayer” franchise stands out as one of the most commercially successful anime IPs to date. The 2020 feature film “Mugen Train” grossed over $500 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time and the top-earning R-rated animated film globally. In the U.S., it earned nearly $50 million at the box office, setting a new standard for anime in theatrical release.
Beyond ticket sales, the franchise has generated billions in revenue from manga sales, music, merchandise and streaming. It has become a key title for Crunchyroll, which has invested heavily in theatrical anime distribution as part of Sony’s expanding anime strategy.
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” the series, is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll, and multiple albums and orchestral concert recordings from the series are available on global platforms.
The Infinity Castle trilogy is sure to draw strong interest from anime fans and mainstream moviegoers alike, continuing the franchise’s success both in Japan and abroad.
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