Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc release date confirmed! Theatrical trilogy ignites final battle in August, from release dates to plot highlights all in one article

The long-awaited final chapter that global anime fans have been eagerly anticipating has finally arrived! Continuing from the storyline of the "Hashira Training Arc," the highly anticipated "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle Arc" has officially announced it will be coming to the big screen as a trilogy of movies. The release date for the first installment, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza's Reappearance," has been announced and is sure to spark another wave of Demon Slayer fever.

Global Release Dates Announced, Taiwanese Fans to Face Off During Summer Vacation

The official release dates that fans are most concerned about have been announced for each region.

• Japan: Premiered first on July 18, 2025, and has set impressive box office records.
• Taiwan: Distributor Muse Communication announced that the Japanese dubbed version will be released on  August 8, 2025 , with simultaneous 2D and IMAX versions available, offering the ultimate viewing experience. The Chinese dubbed version is scheduled to follow on  August 15, 2025 .
• Hong Kong and Macau: Scheduled for release on August 14, 2025.
• North America: Fans in the United States and Canada will have to wait until September 12, 2025, to watch it.

Why Choose a Movie Trilogy?

The "Infinity Castle Arc," being the final battle of the original manga, is extremely long, covering several key battles between the entire Demon Slayer Corps and Muzan Kibutsuji and his Upper Rank demons. To fully and high-quality present this epic final battle, the production company ufotable decided to adopt the format of a movie trilogy, ensuring that the exquisite animation and震撼 special effects of each battle, as well as the deep portrayal of the characters' mental states, can be perfectly reproduced.

Plot Focus of Chapter 1: "Akaza's Reappearance"

Judging from the trailer and information released by the official sources, the first installment will focus on the beginning of the final battle and several fateful confrontations.

1. The Beginning of the Final Battle: The story will pick up immediately after the end of the "Hashira Training Arc," with the Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji personally appearing at the estate of the Demon Slayer Corps leader, Kagaya Ubuyashiki. However, this was all part of Ubuyashiki's plan; at the cost of self-sacrifice, he draws the elite Demon Slayers into Muzan's stronghold—the inverted, chaotic alternate dimension known as the "Infinity Castle."

2. Tanjiro and Giyu vs. Akaza: The highlight of this chapter is undoubtedly the joint battle of Tanjiro and the Water Hashira, Giyu Tomioka, against Upper Rank Three, Akaza. Akaza, having killed the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku, in the "Mugen Train Arc," holds a blood feud with the Demon Slayer Corps. This confrontation is not only a battle of revenge but will also reveal Akaza's tragic past as a human, making this character's image more three-dimensional.

3. Other Key Battles: The trailer also hints at the Insect Hashira, Shinobu Kocho, facing her sister's killer, Upper Rank Two, Doma, as well as Zenitsu Agatsuma confronting his senior disciple who fell to the path of demons, Kaigaku. These two battles, filled with personal grudges, are also highly anticipated.