Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Smashes Records in India with Historic 5 AM Shows
The new Demon Slayer movie is making history in India with record-breaking advance bookings and a first-ever 5 a.m. screening for an anime film. The article also provides a guide on where to watch all four seasons of the series on OTT.
The new Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie is set to release in India on September 13, 2025.
Anime fans, get ready! On September 13, 2025, the eagerly awaited movie Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle will make its historic debut in India. Being the first Japanese anime film to be screened in India at 5:00 a.m., the film is already shattering records before its release.
Multiplexes around the nation have added several early-morning screenings of the movie due to the extraordinary demand for it. With additional early screenings scheduled in Bengaluru and Delhi, the earliest screening will take place at the Inox Megaplex in Pune at 5:15 a.m., closely followed by Cinepolis Seawoods in Navi Mumbai at 5:20 a.m.
A Story Favourite by Fans on the Big Screen
The popular Infinity Castle arc, a pivotal and dramatic plot point in the manga, will be adapted for the film. It has already captured the attention of Japanese viewers and is the first part of a planned trilogy. The franchise's rising popularity and cultural influence are demonstrated by the enormous success of advance reservations in India, where numerous performances sold out hours after tickets went on sale on September 5.
Where to Watch the Series Again
All four seasons of the Demon Slayer anime series and the Mugen Train movie are available to stream on Netflix India for those who are unfamiliar with the franchise or want to brush up on their knowledge before the film.
To get the full experience, here is the recommended watch order:
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 1
- Mugen Train Movie (or Season 2's Mugen Train Arc)
- Season 3: Swordsmith Village Arc (or the recap movie)
- Season 4: Hashira Training Arc
- Infinity Castle Trilogy (Theatrical Release)
With the entire back catalog easily accessible on OTT and the theatrical release just around the corner, there has never been a better time for fans to dive into the world of Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps.
