Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s Crunchyroll Release Date Won’t Be Anytime Soon

A new update regarding Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle‘s streaming release date has disappointed fans. Crunchyroll confirmed that the record-breaking anime film will remain exclusive to theaters throughout 2025, leaving audiences without an option to watch it online this year.

Why Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie won’t begin streaming in 2025

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie – Infinity Castle will not be available to stream in 2025. Crunchyroll confirmed that fans will have to wait until at least 2026 before the record-breaking anime film appears on any streaming platform, including its own service. The company made the decision to keep the film in theaters exclusively throughout 2025.

The movie has already become a cultural phenomenon, dominating the global box office and extending its reach beyond anime audiences. Mitchel Berger, Executive Vice President of Global Commerce at Crunchyroll, addressed the reasoning behind the delay, saying, “Go see [Demon Slayer Infinity Castle] in the theater because the theater is the only place you’re going to be able to see this film in 2025. If you want to see it, go see it in the theater because that’s the only place it’s going to be available” (via The Popverse). This move highlights Crunchyroll’s focus on maximizing theatrical performance before turning to digital availability.

While other major titles, such as superhero films, often land on streaming platforms within weeks, Infinity Castle will stay in theaters much longer. The extended cinema-only release helps the movie continue generating high box office returns. It also shows the strong demand to experience the story on the big screen. Fans will not be able to watch it at home until the official streaming debut.

Popverse reported that Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’s rollout highlights Crunchyroll’s focus on theatrical revenue. The film is one of the biggest anime movies of all time and has record numbers across international markets. For audiences who cannot attend cinemas in 2025, the home release will not arrive until 2026. This marks one of the longest streaming delays for a modern anime film of this scale.

Originally reported by Vritti Johar on SuperHeroHype.

Source: Comingsoon.net