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Look, I’ll be straight with you I’ve been refreshing my Crunchyroll app like a maniac waiting for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle to drop. And if you’re reading this, I’m guessing you’re in the same boat. The good news? I’ve dug through every announcement, interview, and rumor to figure out exactly when we can finally stream this masterpiece from home.
Let me walk you through everything I’ve learned about the Infinity Castle streaming situation.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Crunchyroll has made it crystal clear Infinity Castle won’t be hitting streaming services in 2025. Like, at all.
Mitchel Berger, who’s basically the big boss of Crunchyroll’s theatrical releases, straight-up told fans in September: “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.”
Yeah, I was bummed too. But honestly? After seeing those box office numbers, I totally get why they’re keeping it theatrical for now.
Here’s the thing when Infinity Castle finally does hit streaming, it’s 100% going to Crunchyroll first. This isn’t speculation; it’s basically confirmed since Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures are the ones distributing the film globally.
All four seasons of the Demon Slayer anime are already on Crunchyroll, so it makes perfect sense that the movie would land there too. I mean, where else would it go, right?
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Okay, so here’s where things get interesting. While there’s no official date yet, I’ve done some digging into Sony’s typical release patterns, and I think I’ve figured out the timeline.
Based on how Sony usually handles theatrical-to-streaming releases, movies typically drop on streaming platforms 3-6 months after their theatrical debut. Infinity Castle hit theaters in Japan back in July 2025, and the global rollout happened in August and September.
My best guess? February or March 2026 is when we’ll finally get to stream it on Crunchyroll.
I know that feels like forever away, but it actually tracks with what happened with other big anime releases. Take Attack on Titan: The Last Attack, for example. It came out in Japan in November 2024, hit US theaters in February 2025, and was streaming on Crunchyroll by April 2025.
But here’s the kicker Infinity Castle is absolutely crushing it at the box office. We’re talking over $555 million worldwide. It’s already beaten Mugen Train to become the highest-grossing anime movie of all time globally. With numbers like that, Crunchyroll might push the streaming release back even further to maximize those theater sales.
I get asked this question constantly, and I totally understand why. All the previous Demon Slayer seasons are on Netflix, so it seems logical that Infinity Castle would show up there eventually, right?
Well, here’s my take: Don’t count on it anytime soon.
Crunchyroll has the exclusive streaming rights, at least initially. Could it eventually make its way to Netflix? Maybe, but if it does, we’re probably looking at late 2026 at the earliest or more realistically, sometime in 2027.
Netflix typically gets anime content several months (or even a year) after it’s already been available on platforms like Crunchyroll. So if you’re waiting for it on Netflix, you’re gonna need a lot of patience.
Look, I’m not gonna pretend I’m not frustrated by the wait. But from a business perspective, I actually get it.
The movie is absolutely dominating theaters right now. It’s making history as the first anime film that could potentially cross the $600 million mark globally. When you’ve got something that hot, you don’t just throw it on streaming and kill your theatrical momentum.
Crunchyroll wants people in theaters because that’s where they’re making serious money right now. And honestly? After waiting this long for the Infinity Castle arc to get animated, watching it on a massive screen with killer sound is probably worth the theater experience anyway.
I caught an IMAX showing last month, and let me tell you watching Tanjiro and the Hashira face off against the Upper Moons on that huge screen was absolutely insane. The animation quality is just stunning.
If you haven’t already, now’s the perfect time to catch up on everything Demon Slayer. Trust me, you don’t want to go into Infinity Castle without being completely current on the story.
Here’s the watch order I recommend:
All 63 episodes are streaming on Crunchyroll right now. You could honestly binge the entire series in a couple of weekends if you’re committed.
And here’s something I think is super cool if you watch the series through now, you’ll have everything fresh in your mind when Infinity Castle finally hits streaming. The payoff is going to be so much better when you remember all the character development and plot threads that lead into this final arc.
Here’s something else to keep in mind Infinity Castle is just the first part of a trilogy. Yep, you read that right. Three movies.
While we don’t have exact dates yet, the general expectation is:
So we’re looking at a multi-year journey to get the complete conclusion of Demon Slayer. Which honestly makes sense given how much content is in the manga’s final arc. I’m just hoping we don’t have to wait another year between each movie’s theatrical and streaming release, but I have a feeling that’s exactly what’s going to happen.
I know not everyone wants to go to a theater, and that’s totally fair. But if you’re on the fence, let me share my two cents.
The theatrical experience for this movie is legitimately special. The animation from Ufotable is some of the best work they’ve ever done (and that’s saying something). The fight choreography, the emotional moments with Akaza’s backstory, the sheer scale of the Infinity Castle itself it all hits different on a big screen.
Plus, theaters are offering both English-dubbed and Japanese with subtitles versions, so you can watch it however you prefer. I personally saw it dubbed because I wanted to see Channing Tatum’s performance as Keizo, and honestly, he did a pretty solid job.
If you can swing it financially and there’s a theater near you showing it, I’d say go for it. But I also completely understand if you’d rather wait and watch it at home. No judgment either way.
Look, I’m not gonna lie I wish Infinity Castle was already on streaming. Waiting until early 2026 feels like torture when you’re this hyped about something. But at the same time, I respect that Crunchyroll is trying to give this movie the theatrical run it deserves.
This is the culmination of years of storytelling. It’s Tanjiro’s final fight against Muzan. It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for since the series started. Something this big deserves to be experienced in the best possible way, even if that means being patient.
So here’s my plan: I’m setting a reminder for February 2026 to start checking Crunchyroll obsessively. I’m keeping my subscription active so I’m ready to go the second it drops. And in the meantime, I’m rewatching the entire series to keep myself occupied.
Will you wait for the streaming release, or are you heading to theaters? Either way, I think we can all agree that the Infinity Castle arc is absolutely worth the hype. The wait is going to suck, but the payoff? That’s going to be legendary.
Just remember when February 2026 rolls around and that “Now Streaming” notification pops up, clear your schedule. Because once you start watching, you won’t be able to stop.
Most likely February or March 2026, based on Sony’s typical release windows.
Not initially. Crunchyroll has exclusive rights. Netflix might get it in late 2026 or 2027.
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If you can, absolutely. The animation and scale of the film really benefit from the theatrical experience.
Infinity Castle is a trilogy. Parts 2 and 3 are expected in 2027 and 2029.
