Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle (Japanese: 劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編, Hepburn: Gekijō-ban Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Jō-hen) is a 2025 Japanese animated dark fantasy action film based on the Infinity Castle arc of the 2016–20 manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge. It is a direct sequel to the fourth season of the anime television series as well as the manga fourth, fifth, and sixth adaptations, following the film Mugen Train (2020) and the feature-length compilations To the Swordsmith Village (2023) and To the Hashira Training (2024). It is directed by Haruo Sotozaki, produced by Ufotable, and written by the studio's staff members. It follows the Demon Slayer Corps in their decisive climactic battle against Muzan Kibutsuji and the remaining Upper Ranks within the titular "Infinity Castle". Unlike the Swordsmith Village and Hashira Training adaptations, which are compilations of episodes from the anime series, Infinity Castle is a feature-length multi-film adaptation due to the arc's content and dramatic pacing, similarly to Mugen Train. It is the first film of a trilogy announced in June 2024, immediately following the airing of the fourth season's finale. It was released in Japan on July 18, 2025, by Aniplex and Toho. It was released by Crunchyroll through Sony Pictures Releasing in select Asian countries in August, before releasing in all other territories the following month. The film grossed $780 million worldwide, becoming the sixth-highest-grossing film of 2025 and the highest-grossing international film in the U.S. (previously held by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)). The film also broke multiple box-office records, including becoming the highest-grossing Japanese film, the highest-grossing R-rated animated film, the second-highest-grossing adult animated film and the first R-rated non-American and animated film to gross over $700 million mark, as well as overtaking The Simpsons Movie (2007) as the highest-grossing film based on an animated television series and the second highest-grossing traditionally animated film, behind The Lion King (1994). It's also the highest-grossing traditionally animated film in its initial release, surpassing the initial gross of The Lion King. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its action sequences, visuals, and engaging story, although the pacing received some criticism. The film was nominated for Best Motion Picture – Animated at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards.