The first installment inDemon Slayer’sInfinity Castlefilm trilogy has been released in Japan as of July 18, completely crushing the box office just days after its debut. During its first weekend in theaters, the film amassed ¥7.3 billion (over $45 million), beatingDemon Slayer: Mugen Train’srecord by a landslide.
AlthoughMugen Trainhas been the highest-grossing anime filmof all time since 2020,Infinity Castleis already preparing to defeat its record, even before the movie has released in countries outside of Japan. ConsideringInfinity Castle’simmense and unprecedented success, the burning question on everyone’s mind is:when will the next two parts of the trilogy hit theaters?
Infinity Castle Parts 2 and 3 Likely Won’t Debut Until 2027 and 2029
Demon Slayer’s Ending Will Probably Not Be Fully Adapted to Anime for at Least Four More Years
Although no definitive release dates have been announced, both@AniRave on XandForbesreport that, according to reputable sources,Infinity Castlepart 2 is most likely to release in 2027, while the third part will not come until 2029.At this rate, theInfinity Castle/Sunrise Countdownmanga arcs will not be fully adapted for over four more years.
It may be over four more years before all theDemon Slayer: Infinity Castlefilms are released.
Two years between each new part is a significant wait, which may seem disappointing at first. However, in the long run, these sizable breaks will prove to be the best possible outcome, allowing theInfinity Castlefilms to have the best quality animation and writing possible, since the Ufotable team will not be rushed.
Series likeBlue Lockseason two came under fire recently for rushed animation and not giving their employees ample time. Throughout the anime industry, the consequences of overworking animators and giving tight deadlines have been too prominent to ignore. Thankfully, Ufotable is taking a different approach and leaving plenty of time for theInfinity Castlefilms to be created.
Time is Needed to Faithfully Adapt Two of Demon Slayer’s Best Arcs
The First Infinity Castle Film Has Been Praised for Its Quality Due to the Time Spent Perfecting It
Just days after its debut,Infinity Castle: Akaza Returnshas been smashing recordsbecause of its top-notch animation, voice acting, and storytelling. This level of quality would not have been possible hadInfinity Castlebeen rushed into theaters too quickly.
TheInfinity CastleandSunrise Countdownarcs are the climax ofDemon Slayer’sstory. Some ofDemon Slayer’sbest fightsand plot twists are in these chapters, so it is even more important that the films portray this arc well. If Ufotable was pressured to get the movies out sooner, that could risk their immense potential for greatness.
The many hours spent onInfinity Castlehave already immensely paid off, with positive audience reception and stellar reviews flooding in. If this same level of care and attention is given to the next two movies in the trilogy, theDemon Slayer:Infinity Castlemovieswill go down in history and perhaps even positively change the anime industry forever.
