Demon Slayer’s highly anticipated finale is set to release as atrilogy of films chronicling the Infinity Castle arc. What is arguably the series' darkest stretch of storytelling, the films will cover the manga’s most thrilling and action-packed section, bringing the wildly popular anime to an end. While it was confirmed that the trilogy would begin airing sometime in 2025, no concrete date has been officially announced. However,a recently surfaced report from The Numbers, a site that collects data on the film industry, suggests that the first filmis slated to release on June 04, 2025.

Demon Slayeris one of the most popular anime franchises ever, and executives in the industry believe that its upcoming films have the potential to be the franchise’s most successful yet. Coming off a fourth season which received mixed feedback from audiences and critics alike, fans are ready for the Infinity Castle trilogy to wrap up the beloved series with a bang. The first film’s release date may seem far away, though Ufotable is undoubtedly taking their time in making the films perfect.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles Cover

Demon Slayer’s Infinity Castle Trilogy Will Feature the Series' Darkest Section

The Infinity Castle Arc Features the Heaviest Action in the Series

For a shōnen action series,Demon Slayerhas never shied away from depicting darker themes, and its upcoming Infinity Castle arc is arguably the most brutal and violent the story gets. Featuring the long awaited final confrontation with Muzan and the titular Infinity Castle, the action is heavy, gory, cruel, and most of all, consequential. The series has tugged at viewers' heartstrings with the deaths of beloved characters before, and fans would be smart to bring tissues along for the upcoming theatrical releases.

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A brand-new Demon Slayer film trilogy and video game are on the way in 2025, setting next year up to be the series' most successful yet.

Though nothing has been officially confirmed yet, the report from The Numbers lists a release on August 20, 2025, for an “Untitled Crunchyroll/Sony/Aniplex Event Film”,and few other scheduled 2025 anime films fit the billing. There is also a separate listing for the same untitled film in IMAX, which is surely going to be an incredible experience for fans of the franchise. Each season ofDemon Slayerhas featured increasing visual quality, and it’s likely that the upcoming trilogy will be the best the series has ever looked.

A closeup of Rengoku from Demon Slayer with embers surrounding him.

Demon Slayer’s Upcoming Trilogy Has Big Shoes to Fill

Demon Slayer’s upcoming films are some of the most anticipated 2025 anime releases, and top executives in the anime industrybelieve they could be record-breaking endeavors. However,the trilogy has big shoes to fill, seeing as the franchise’s ownMugen Trainmovie is the highest grossing film in Japanese history. The franchise certainlyhas a history of success in theaters, and fans are certain to arrive in droves to witness the finale of the wildly popular franchise.

Until official confirmation of a release date is given, nothing is certain regardingDemon Slayer’s upcoming films, though a June 19, 2025 release date is incredibly likely. The Infinity Castle arc spans the largest section of the original source material, so fans can expect the films to be packedwith all the action the series has become known for.

Demon Slayer -  Rengoku holding up his sword

Demon Slayer

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibais a wildly popular anime and manga franchise created by Koyoharu Gotouge. Set in Taishō-era Japan, it follows Tanjiro Kamado as he battles demons and seeks a cure for his sister, Nezuko, who was turned into one. The franchise includes a manga, anime TV series, films, video games, and spin-offs. Known for its stunning animation and gripping storyline,Demon Slayeris one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019) anime poster