Aug 4
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza Return (Movie 1) is now streaming on Crunchyroll, following its record-breaking theatrical run. The film became available on the platform at 8:00 a.m. PT on July 28, 2026, with Japanese audio and English subtitles, plus an English dub. Additional dubbed audio options include Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Catalan, Russian, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, and Polish voiceover. Subtitles are offered in a wide range of languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Indonesian. The streaming release coincides with the film's Blu-ray and DVD release in Japan, which was scheduled for July 29. Viewers in select regions, including North America, can also purchase the movie digitally through the Apple TV app, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango. The film premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025, earning over 25 billion yen (approximately 174 million USD) in its first 31 days. It launched internationally on August 14, hitting North American theaters on September 12. The film is the first chapter of the Infinity Castle trilogy, directed by Haruo Sotozaki and animated by ufotable.
Jul 16
The Critics Choice Awards announced nominees for its sixth annual event on Wednesday. The first Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle film and the live-action Exit 8 film were both nominated for Best Superhero Movie. Kazunari Ninomiya, star of the Exit 8 film, received a nomination for Best Actor in a Superhero Movie. Winners will be announced on August 6.
Jul 4
Crunchyroll announced at Anime Expo on July 3 that the first film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle trilogy will begin streaming on its service on July 28. The film, titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle - Akaza Sairai, will be available worldwide outside Japan and Mainland China. It will also be released for digital purchase on the same day through platforms including Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango. Crunchyroll will stream the film under the title Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I, with options for Japanese with English subtitles and an English dub. Additional dub languages include Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Catalan, Russian, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Thai, and Polish. Subtitled languages include Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, French, German, Italian, Castilian Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Polish, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Melayu. The film opened in Japan on July 18, 2025, and ended its theatrical run on April 9 after 266 days. It sold 27,455,968 tickets in Japan, earning 40.2 billion yen (about $252.5 million). Worldwide, the film sold 98,520,310 tickets and earned 117.9 billion yen (about $740.5 million). The film won Best Animated Film at the 49th Japan Academy Film Prizes and Animation of the Year-Film at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival.
Jun 28
A press release from Amazon Prime Video Canada inadvertently revealed that Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle will be available on Crunchyroll starting July 29, 2026. The reference was later removed, and Crunchyroll has not officially confirmed the date. The film, which debuted in Japanese theaters on July 18, 2025, became the highest-grossing anime movie ever with over $793 million worldwide and won Film of the Year at the 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards.
Jun 15
Animate revealed the bonus illustration for the Blu-ray and DVD of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza's Return. The image shows Tanjiro Kamado and Giyu Tomioka fighting back-to-back. The discs release July 29, 2026.
Jun 12
Animate stores nationwide will hold a two-phase commemorative fair for the Blu-ray and DVD release of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza's Return," starting July 28, 2026. Bonuses include photo cards and clear bookmarks featuring ufotable's newly drawn mini characters. A lottery-based group photo session event will also be held in seven cities.