Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Officially Returns, & It’s Terrible News for Anime Fans

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Few anime series have captured the public’s attention quite like , a popular action series that exploded in popularity when its anime adaptation premiered in 2019. The release of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle last year – the first film in a planned trilogy that will finish the story – has made the franchise even more of a phenomenon.

Following a very successful run in theaters last year, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is coming back to screens worldwide. It will be re-released in North America starting March 6th, and in the United Kingdom on March 7th. Although this is great news for those who missed it in 2025, many fans aren’t as thrilled about Infinity Castle‘s return as some might have expected.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s Theatrical Re-Release Hits Cinemas Spring 2026

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025, and continues to be shown in theaters there. Soon after, Sony Pictures, through Crunchyroll, released the film internationally, reaching audiences in dozens of countries. It opened in the United States on September 12 and earned $70 million during its opening weekend.

Recently, it was announced that Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle will return to North American theaters for a limited run, and in some locations, it will be shown in a brand-new way. Select theaters will offer a SCREENX version of the movie, which projects the film onto the walls for a wider, 270-degree cinematic experience. While exciting, this isn’t quite as expansive as the special IMAX version released only in Japan, which featured an extended 1.43:1 aspect ratio – a first for any anime film.

The movie will be available with Japanese audio and English subtitles, as well as a fully dubbed English version. Tickets went on sale February 20, 2026. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle kicks off the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji and his demons. The Demon Slayer Corps and the Hashira find themselves trapped and separated inside Muzan’s Infinity Castle, where they must fight for their lives as the ultimate showdown approaches.

The story arc known as Infinity Castle will be turned into a three-part movie series. The first movie is just the start of a very emotional and large-scale ending. The second movie is currently planned for release in 2027, and the final one around 2029. However, these dates haven’t been officially confirmed, and considering how big this story is, fans may have to wait even longer to see how it all ends. This is shaping up to be one of the most significant anime stories of recent times.

Demon Slayer’s New Movie Comeback Further Delays Infinity Castle’s Streaming Release

Good news for fans eager to see Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle in theaters again, or for those who didn’t get a chance to see it originally: the movie is returning! However, the response to this re-release has been largely mixed, and with good reason.

Seeing the movie in this new format will definitely make an already amazing experience even better. However, because Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is staying in theaters for an extended period, fans will have to wait even longer to own it on Blu-ray, DVD, or to stream it. The expected release date of February for the Blu-ray and DVD in Japan has been delayed, and it will likely be a considerable wait before the film is available for streaming.

The anime film Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle won’t be available to stream or purchase digitally while it’s still playing in theaters. It also won’t be released on streaming services worldwide until it’s available on physical media in Japan. While delayed releases aren’t uncommon for anime films, fans are understandably frustrated, as not everyone has access to see Infinity Castle in cinemas.

At AnimeJapan 2026, which runs from March 28th to 31st in Tokyo, fans may learn about the future of the Demon Slayer franchise. This could include a release date for physical copies, news about the next movie in the trilogy, or both. Even if there are big announcements, the newest arc, Infinity Castle, isn’t expected to be available on streaming services until summer.

Infinity Castle’s Unprecedented Success Doesn’t Make the Streaming Delay Any Less Frustrating

As a huge fan, I totally get why they’re keeping Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle in theaters for longer! It’s been absolutely massive, doing incredibly well both here and around the world. It just makes sense for everyone involved to keep encouraging people to see it on the big screen and maximize its earnings. Seriously, this movie is breaking records left and right – it’s already made over $797.3 million globally, making it the highest-grossing anime film ever, beating out even Demon Slayer: Mugen Train! It’s amazing to see.

Infinity Castle earned over $120 million in the United States, making it the highest-grossing foreign film ever released in the country. It also became the most successful R-rated animated movie and ranked as the seventh highest-grossing film of 2025. Overall, the Demon Slayer series continues to set new international records for anime films, demonstrating the growing worldwide popularity of the medium.

It’s understandable that the creators of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle want to earn as much as possible from their popular series, and the two new Demon Slayer movies will likely have long runs in theaters too. However, this focus on profit means many fans won’t be able to see the movies for quite a while. Hopefully, other successful anime films won’t copy this strategy, especially as more and more anime get released in theaters.

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2026-02-22 20:09