Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie part 1: OTT release timeline, platform, plot, cast and more

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie part 1, officially titled Akaza’s Return, has stirred major excitement among anime fans across India. With its intense storyline, top-notch animation and strong emotional beats, the film has quickly become one of the most talked about releases of the year. Many viewers were hoping to catch it on OTT soon, especially now that the theatrical run had already wrapped up on September 25. While the makers have confirmed that a digital release is on the way, there is a key update that fans should know before planning their watch. Those who missed the film in theatres will need a little more patience because the online release will take longer than expected. Here is everything you need to know about its OTT release timeline, platform and storyline.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle OTT release timeline

Akaza’s Return will stream online, and the team has officially confirmed its digital release. Based on early reports and the pattern followed by previous Demon Slayer movie releases, the film is expected to arrive somewhere around late January or early February in 2026. This makes it clear that fans will not be able to stream the movie in 2025, and the earliest online window opens only next year.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle OTT release platform

Crunchyroll continues to hold the streaming rights for Demon Slayer movie releases. The platform already hosts Mugen Train and has confirmed that Infinity Castle Part 1 will land on Crunchyroll once it is ready for its digital premiere. Until then, fans who want to revisit the story can stream all four seasons of Demon Slayer on JioHotstar. This includes the Hashira Training Arc, which leads directly into the events of the Infinity Castle storyline.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle plot

Akaza’s Return kicks off the final and most gripping chapter of the Demon Slayer saga. The Infinity Castle Arc pushes Tanjiro and the Hashiras into Muzan Kibutsuji’s eerie and unpredictable domain. This first instalment focuses on Akaza, an Upper Rank demon whose tragic past and emotional conflict play a major role in the story. Expect high-tension battles, powerful character moments and dramatic twists as the Demon Slayer Corps steps into its ultimate confrontation with Muzan’s strongest demons. The film sets the stage for the climax of the franchise with scale, emotion and stunning visuals.

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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle cast and crew

The film brings back the beloved voice cast that has shaped the anime since its beginning. Natsuki Hanae returns as Tanjiro Kamado, joined by Akari Kito as Nezuko Kamado, Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira. Akira Ishida continues to shine in his role as Akaza. Haruo Sotozaki takes the director’s chair once again, while Ufotable delivers its signature high-quality animation. The music is composed by Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina, adding emotional depth and energy to the film’s major moments.

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