Aniplex of America and Crunchyroll have announced that tickets for the 4K re-release of Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train anime movie are now available, with the movie set to premiere in North America on May 14. The tickets are available via Fandango.
The re-release was announced on April 21, with Crunchyroll confirming availability in the US, Canada, and select international territories. This will be the first theatrical re-release of the Haruo Sotozaki-directed film since its original run, after which it became the highest-grossing anime movie of all time worldwide.
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Crunchyroll describes the movie:
In a world riddled with demons, a young man, Tanjiro Kamado, and his comrades investigate the disappearance of passengers aboard a mysterious train as members of the Demon Slayer Corps, an organization dedicated to protecting humanity. With the help of a powerful ally, these Demon Slayers must confront evil in a heroic battle to bring an end to the nightmare!
Revival Screening Goes With Technical Enhancements
For this screening, the movie has been up-converted to 4K resolution, and both the Dolby Atmos and Dolby Cinema audio have been remixed. While details about the international releases will vary from country to country, the movie confirmed multiple premium formats for Japan, including:
- IMAX® – Large-format screening
- Dolby Atmos & Dolby Cinema – Enhanced surround sound
- 4DX & MX4D – Motion-synchronized seating and environmental effects
The Mugen Train re-release is coming ahead of the release of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, the first movie in the upcoming Infinity Castle Arc movie trilogy. It revealed a new visual and the first look at the 2025 promotion reel, with the release date set for July 18, 2025. The film will roll out internationally shortly after Japan, with global release dates set between August 14 and September 25.
Demon Slayer Background
Koyoharu Gotoge’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020, concluding with 23 volumes.
The anime adaptation, produced by ufotable, premiered in 2019. Its first theatrical movie, Mugen Train, released in 2020, and overtook Spirited Away and Your Name the highest-grossing anime movie of all time. It was also re-edited into episodes for TV broadcast, which are now streaming on Crunchyroll and Netflix as the Mugen Train Arc.
The TV anime seasons of the anime included:
- Season 2 (2021-2022) – Entertainment District Arc
- Season 3 (2023) – Swordsmith Village Arc
- Season 4 (2024) – Hashira Training Arc
The franchise’s next major anime installment, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, is scheduled to premiere in Japan on July 18, 2025. Other upcoming projects include:
- Hinokami Chronicles 2, the video game sequel, launches on August 1, 2025
- The fifth live stage play kicks off this month
- Live orchestra and voice acting events are also scheduled for May 2025
Source: Press Release, Crunchyroll Official YouTube
©Koyoharu Gotoge / SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable
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