Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Tanjiro and the Hashira face their ultimate trial
The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro and the Hashira face terrifying upper-rank demons in the franchise's most intense arc yet.
Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, Hikaru Kondô · Animation · Action · Fantasy · 155 min · 2025
Trailer
Director
Haruo Sotozaki, Hikaru Kondô
Studio
Ufotable / Aniplex
Release
July 18, 2025
Runtime
155 min
Genres
Animation, Action, Fantasy
Box office
$715.3 million worldwide
Full Plot
The Demon Slayer Corps are drawn into the Infinity Castle, where Tanjiro and the Hashira face terrifying Upper Rank demons in a desperate fight as the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji begins.
Cast & Characters
Tanjiro Kamado (voice)
Natsuki Hanae
Giyu Tomioka (voice)
Takahiro Sakurai
Akaza (voice)
Akira Ishida
Zenitsu Agatsuma (voice)
Hiro Shimono
Did You Know?
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle holds the highest critics' score (98% RT) of any film in 2025's top 10 highest-grossers.
Source: OMDb/Rotten Tomatoes aggregation · verified 2026-07-29
This is the first film in a planned trilogy adapting the manga's climactic Infinity Castle arc.
Source: Ufotable / Aniplex announcement · verified 2026-07-29
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know the movie starts with a confidential concept?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
The production period for the first installment was three and a half years, starting in early 2022.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle holds an outstanding 8.4/10 on IMDb (64,082 votes), a 67/100 on Metacritic, and a 98% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — the best-reviewed film among 2025's top 10 highest-grossers by a wide margin.
“A staggering animation achievement that redefines what anime films can accomplish.” — Anime News Network “Ufotable's finest work yet, both visually and emotionally.” — Polygon
Unlike most films on this list, Demon Slayer shows almost no critic/audience gap — the 98% RT score and 8.4 IMDb rating both point to near-universal acclaim, a rare feat matched only by The Odyssey among films on this site.
Ratings as of July 31, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedDemon Slayer: Infinity Castle's 98% RT score is the standout of 2025's box office top 10 — proof that anime films can now compete with (and outscore) Hollywood's biggest blockbusters on pure critical merit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle holds a 98% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle's IMDb rating?+
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has a 8.4/10 rating on IMDb from 64,082 votes.
What is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle's Metacritic score?+
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has a Metascore of 67/100 on Metacritic.
Is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle good? What are critics saying?+
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle holds an outstanding 8.4/10 on IMDb (64,082 votes), a 67/100 on Metacritic, and a 98% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — the best-reviewed film among 2025's top 10 highest-grossers by a wide margin.
How long is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle?+
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle has a runtime of 155 min.
Who directed Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle?+
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle was directed by Haruo Sotozaki, Hikaru Kondô.
Where can I watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle?+
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is available to stream, rent, or buy on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle has received widespread critical acclaim for its visuals and animation. Reviewers praise the film's fluid battles, haunting visuals, and scale, with some noting that it pushes Ufotable's craft to new heights. Many have also expressed their enthusiasm for the upcoming arc, calling it epic and legendary.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
🌟 10/10 – A Visual Masterpiece That Redefines Anime Cinema 🌟 Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle is not just anime—it's an art form in motion. Ufotable has once again shattered expectations, delivering what is arguably the greatest animation ever seen in anime hist…
Jenny · 10/10Good but not extraordinary I watched it yesterday, and movies like this deserve no less than an IMAX experience. Having said that, I walked out with a mixed experience. I felt that they tried to squeeze too many side stories in one movie. In the first 2/3 of the movie, you keep g…
dumasori · 7/10This latest series of adventures sees “Tanjiro” and “Nezuko” drawn into the equivalent of an animated Escher drawing as both they and the Hashira have to face a formidable array of Upper Rank demons as they sink lower and lower into this perfectly detailed, fluid, abyss of a cons…
CinemaSerf · 7/10Infinity Castle is a breathtaking kickoff to the final Demon Slayer saga, and it wastes no time plunging us into the chaos. The animation is jaw-dropping, with Ufotable pushing their craft to dizzying new heights—fluid battles, haunting visuals, and a sense of scale that makes ev…
Nick · 9/10this show has had me binge watching it more then most of my other shows i watch. cant wait until the next part of infinity castle comes out.
From the trailer's comments
This arc gonna be epic! Salute to animators.
@Dhruv.singh_22 · 1262 likesThis arc is gonna change Demon Slayer from an amazing anime to a legendary! 🔥
@DævishXX · 1809 likesFinally , the moment all demon slayer fans have been waiting for !! The fights are gonna break the internet 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@abr7844 · 1431 likesUfotable cooked and we were all about to die of malnutrition 🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🗣️
@Tinzar_Ava · 748 likesThe animators be like :money breathing first form Infinite money EDIT: thanks for 800 likes😅
@AidenHenry3 · 926 likesI never expected this, they are probably going to hit the number one highest grossing anime movie of all time again
@OtakuMeister · 312 likesSEEING GYOMEI FIGHT IN THE LAST EPISODE TODAY WAS SO GOOD WTHH. HES EPIC.
@SajedG · 314 likesI am 1000000% sure the animators didn't see their family for 14 monthss edit: tf are yall liking my comment for 💀 edit 2: if you reply now you are gay like seriously my notifications overflowing rn wth
@DIVINUZ_106 · 2476 likes
