Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is set to release in Indian theaters on September 13, 2025, becoming the first Japanese anime film to have 5 am screenings. The advance booking has already sold out in many theaters, with early morning shows added in Pune, Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi. Netflix India offers all four seasons of the anime and the Mugen Train movie for fans to catch up before the movie's release. The recommended watch order is Season 1, Mugen Train movie or Seasons 2 and 3, Season 4, and the Infinity Castle Trilogy.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, the highly anticipated third film in the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series, is set to release in Indian theaters on September 13, 2025. This marks a significant milestone for the Japanese anime industry, as it will be the first film to feature 5 AM screenings. The film has generated substantial buzz and has already sold out advance bookings in many theaters, with additional early morning shows added in cities such as Pune, Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi [2].
The wide availability of the film is a testament to the growing popularity of anime in India. The film will be screened in five languages: Japanese (with English subtitles), English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, making it accessible to a diverse audience [2]. This multi-language approach is a strategic move to cater to the vast and diverse market in India.
In preparation for the film's release, Netflix India is offering all four seasons of the anime and the Mugen Train movie to fans. This allows viewers to catch up on the series before the movie's release. The recommended watch order is Season 1, followed by the Mugen Train movie or Seasons 2 and 3, Season 4, and finally the Infinity Castle Trilogy [3].
The film's release in India is supported by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment, who are betting big on the commercial potential of Demon Slayer. The wide release across more than 750 screens nationwide is a significant shift from the usual niche treatment of anime films in India [3]. This strategy reflects the distributors' confidence in the film's ability to draw crowds comparable to mainstream blockbusters.
The success of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle in India could set a precedent for future anime film releases, potentially transforming the way anime films are perceived and distributed in the country. The film's wide availability and the addition of early morning screenings are likely to attract a broader audience, including those who may not typically attend anime screenings.
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[1] https://m.economictimes.com/news/new-updates/demon-slayer-infinity-castle-tickets-are-now-available-in-india-but-theres-a-catch/articleshow/123726144.cms
[2] https://www.financialexpress.com/life/entertainment-demon-slayer-infinity-castles-india-advance-bookings-special-screening-with-stars-confirmed-check-details-3965506/
[3] https://in.ign.com/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-infinity-castle/240592/feature/demon-slayer-infinity-castles-750-screen-release-could-change-how-anime-films-play-in-india
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