Demon Slayer Announces Los Angeles Dodgers Team Up Ahead of New Movie

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This year, the highly anticipated movie trilogy based on “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” will hit theaters, and it’s partnering with the Los Angeles Dodgers this summer for a special celebration. The Japanese release of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” has already been smashing box office records in its initial week. While fans worldwide eagerly await the new film, there will undoubtedly be additional chances to commemorate this grand event.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made an official partnership with Demon Slayer to generate excitement for the upcoming release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, which is set for later this Fall. On Friday, August 15th at 7:10 p.m., when the Los Angeles Dodgers play against the San Diego Padres, there will be various Demon Slayer promotions and activities taking place throughout the game. Additionally, fans attending the match can look forward to receiving a special co-branded hat as part of a giveaway happening across the entire stadium.

Demon Slayer x Los Angeles Dodgers Team Up Announced

In a recent press announcement, an exclusive “Demon Slayer” takeover is planned, offering special deals both before and during the game. This will include events in Centerfield Plaza. Additionally, they will throw the opening pitch for the game. Afterward, a breathtaking drone show of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” will be presented. Lon Rosen, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of the Los Angeles Dodgers, expressed that the fervor surrounding “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,” one of the most beloved titles in its genre, matches the passion Dodger fans bring to the stadium.

Indeed, there’s a shared group of fans for these two entities, and we’re eagerly anticipating the opportunity to honor this common appreciation during an electrifying evening at Dodger Stadium,” Rosen added. Coincidentally, this event is timed perfectly as it falls between the Japanese movie premiere and its release in the U.S. and Canada on September 12th. Notably, the screening will feature both Japanese and English language tracks, and will be accessible in premium and IMAX formats.

What Is Demon Slayer’s New Movie About?

Regarding the events in “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle,” the initial film of a new trilogy hints at this scenario: “Facing peril to the Demon Corps, Tanjiro and the Hashira hasten towards their headquarters only to be drawn into a disconcerting journey by Muzan Kibutsuji. Their destination proves to be a baffling locale – the Infinity Castle, the demons’ fortress. As such, the stage is prepared for the climactic battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons to unfold.

The initial installment of a fresh trilogy of movies is based on Koyoharu Gotoge’s original manga, specifically the Infinity Castle arc. At this point, no release dates or windows have been set for the remaining two films. This first film lasts approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes, hinting at some significant battles that manga enthusiasts have eagerly anticipated in the anime adaptation. However, there’s still a considerable amount of story left to unfold before the anime reaches its climax.

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2025-07-23 19:11