Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is aiming for an Academy Award nomination this year, and has released a special behind-the-scenes video highlighting the first Infinity Castle film to support its campaign. The film, which launched a planned three-part adaptation of the Infinity Castle arc from the original manga, was a huge success in 2025. It broke box office records in Japan and became the highest-grossing international film ever released in the United States.
I’ve been watching the buzz around Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, and it feels like it’s really trying to get noticed by the film industry. It could make history with a nomination at the Academy Awards – potentially the first ever Oscar nod for a Shonen Jump property. The film just got a boost with a special behind-the-scenes promo released by the Academy themselves, which suggests they’re seriously being considered. If things go well, this could be a huge moment!
Will Demon Slayer Win an Oscar?
Since its release last summer, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has been a huge success in theaters. It’s been so popular that Sony Pictures Entertainment and Crunchyroll continued to show the film throughout all of 2025. Beyond its popularity with fans, the movie is now receiving recognition from awards shows, including nominations for major awards like the Golden Globes, potentially leading to an Oscars nomination.
Being nominated for a Golden Globe is a significant achievement for any series from Shonen Jump, but Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle didn’t win. The award for Best Animated Feature went to KPop Demon Hunters, another very popular animated film. While this makes an Oscar win less likely, it doesn’t rule out the possibility of recognition altogether. Demon Slayer still has a good chance of receiving an Academy Award nomination, which would be a major accomplishment, especially with the strong promotional efforts for the film.
What’s Next for Demon Slayer?
It’s fantastic to see the franchise continuing to thrive, especially with the final two movies of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle arc currently in development. While there aren’t any confirmed release dates yet, rumors suggest the second film could arrive in theaters around 2027. This timing makes sense, as promotion for the first film is still ongoing, and there’s no immediate pressure to release the next one.
As a fan myself, I know a lot of us are still hoping to see the first part of the Infinity Castle arc available to watch at home or through streaming. That release will need its own time to build excitement, and with it planned for later this year, there’s no immediate pressure to rush the final two movies into theaters. It seems like fans are happy to continue supporting each film for as long as possible, which is great! Hopefully, all this support will even lead to a nomination or win at the Oscars.
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