Demon Slayer Infinity Castle OTT release date and platform announced: When and where to watch the blockbuster anime movie in US and India

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle – Part 1 has emerged as one of the biggest anime blockbusters of recent years. The film, which takes the story of Tanjiro Kamado and the Demon Slayer Corps into one of their most dangerous battles, had a massive run at the global box office after its theatrical release. Now, the anime movie is all set to make its digital debut in the US and other regions.

Streaming details of Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Part 1

For fans waiting to watch the movie at home, the wait is finally coming to an end. Netflix has announced that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle – Part 1 will begin streaming in the US on September 28. The film will also arrive on Netflix in several other international markets on the same date. However, viewers in India will have to turn to a different streaming platform.





Netflix confirmed the September 28 streaming date through its official social media accounts. In one of its posts, the streamer announced that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle I will be available to viewers in the US from September 28.

In another post, Netflix teased the film's arrival by referring to the upcoming battle between Muzan Kibutsuji and the Demon Slayer Corps. The announcement has excited fans who have been waiting to revisit the film outside theatres.

Where to watch Demon Slayer Infinity Castle in India?

The situation is different for Indian audiences. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle – Part 1 is available exclusively on Crunchyroll in India. The streaming service started offering the movie on July 28 at 8:30 PM IST.

Indian viewers can watch the film in the original Japanese version with English subtitles. Crunchyroll has also made several dubbed versions available, including Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Other language options include English, French, German, Italian, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Castilian Spanish, Catalan, Russian, Thai and Polish.

What is Demon Slayer Infinity Castle about?

Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by animation studio Ufotable, Infinity Castle – Part 1 picks up from the events of the Hashira Training Arc. It marks the beginning of a three-part movie series adapting the popular Infinity Castle storyline from Koyoharu Gotouge's manga.

The film takes Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps into the mysterious Infinity Castle, where they face an intense battle against Muzan Kibutsuji and the Upper Rank demons.

For Tanjiro and the other Demon Slayers, the conflict represents a major turning point in their fight against Muzan. The Infinity Castle arc is considered one of the most important sections of the original manga, making its adaptation one of the most anticipated projects in the Demon Slayer franchise.

The film has also been praised for its animation, large-scale action sequences and emotional moments involving some of the franchise's most popular characters.

Infinity Castle's massive box office success

The film's popularity was evident from its theatrical performance. Infinity Castle became one of the biggest anime releases of 2025 and achieved extraordinary numbers in Japan.

According to Variety, the movie remained in Japanese cinemas for 266 days and earned around ¥40.21 billion, or approximately $271 million, in the country. It sold close to 27.4 million tickets during its theatrical run.

Its success extended well beyond Japan. The movie became the highest-grossing anime film of 2025 and also set records in North America as the highest-grossing Japanese film and highest-grossing anime movie in the region. The demand was strong enough for the film to receive a limited theatrical re-release in North America.

Infinity Castle also received recognition during awards season. The movie earned nominations in the Best Motion Picture – Animated category at the Golden Globe Awards and the Producers Guild of America Awards. It was also included on the BAFTA Awards longlist for Best Animated Film.

Despite its enormous box office run, the movie did not manage to take the top spot among Japan's biggest anime films. That record continues to be held by Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.

With Infinity Castle – Part 1 now heading to Netflix in the US, fans who missed its theatrical run will soon have another chance to watch the first chapter of Tanjiro's final battle from home. Stay tuned!