Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Confirms Disappointing Streaming Update From Crunchyroll Exec

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Demon Slayer has quickly become a global phenomenon since its theatrical release this Summer, and a key executive at Crunchyroll has stated that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle won’t be available on streaming services for the foreseeable future. Demon Slayer has been incredibly successful in theaters since its debut in Japan this Summer, becoming one of the country’s highest-earning anime movies and subsequently one of the biggest anime films worldwide. Because it’s still playing in theaters for an extended period, that will remain the primary way to watch it for now.

I’ve noticed that movies are hitting streaming services much faster after their theatrical releases lately. But when I spoke with Mitchel Berger, Executive Vice President, Global Commerce (who handles theatrical releases for Crunchyroll), about the success of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle in cinemas, I was surprised to hear something unexpected. He confirmed the new film won’t be available to stream until 2026 – at the very earliest! So, if you want to watch it, you’ll still need to head to the theaters.

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie Won’t Be Streaming in 2025

The executive announced that Demon Slayer Infinity Castle will only be available to watch in theaters in 2025. They emphasized, “If you want to see it, go see it in the theater because that’s the only place it’s going to be available.” This came as a shock to many fans who were expecting Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle to be added to Crunchyroll soon after its theatrical release. It appears the wait for a streaming release will be significantly longer than anticipated.

However, this decision is logical for Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has been a huge box office success globally, and that success is expected to grow as the film becomes available in more countries, including China. Fans are even reporting seeing the movie repeatedly, which continues to boost its numbers. Releasing it on streaming now would be a risky move, potentially stopping that positive trend.

When Will Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Be Streaming?

Regarding when Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle will be available to stream, the current plan points to a 2026 release. It will probably become available on streaming platforms after the film is released on Blu-ray and DVD, but ideally, it will be available by Spring 2026. Since the release date for the second movie in the trilogy hasn’t been announced yet, it’s reasonable to expect a longer wait before this first film appears on streaming services.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle continues to be shown in cinemas, and fans will have to wait quite a while before it becomes available to watch at home. So, if you haven’t seen the new film yet, or want to enjoy it again, going to the movie theater is currently the only way to do so.

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2025-09-30 19:49