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Demon Slayer Infinity Castle streaming & sequel update

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The first film of the Infinity Castle trilogy, ‘Akaza Returns’, has achieved significant commercial success across theatrical, physical, and streaming platforms. Following a 266-day theatrical run in Japan, the film grossed over $795 million worldwide, setting a record as the highest-grossing anime film in history. In Japan, it achieved a record for the highest single-day opening day box office revenue, earning ¥1640 million ($11 million). On the home video market, the film secured a ‘double crown’ on the Oricon charts, occupying both the first and second positions on the weekly DVD and Blu-ray charts. These figures make it the best-selling animated film release of 2026 for first-week physical media sales. Streaming performance has seen massive engagement. While Crunchyroll provides global access, the film’s presence on Netflix—limited to specific regions in Asia, Latin America, and the United States—has seen significant viewership. Following its debut, the film garnered 3.3 million views within its first six days on Netflix, ranking fifth on the global non-English film chart. Netflix has officially announced that the film will begin streaming in the United States and several other international regions on September 28. In India, the film is currently available exclusively via Crunchyroll, featuring multiple language dubs including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Availability is set to expand further, with ~~the film scheduled to arrive on Netflix on September 28, followed by~~ releases on Prime Video and HBO Max on scheduled for September 29. ~~Netflix has officially confirmed the addition of the film, which adapts the final arc of Koyoharu Gotoge’s manga, to its catalog.~~ Beyond commercial metrics, the film has received international critical acclaim, earning nominations at the Golden Globes and BAFTA, and winning awards at the Critics Choice and Saturn Awards for Best International Animated Film. Regarding future content, production on Infinity Castle II is confirmed. Additionally, the franchise is expanding into gaming with *Demon Slayer – The Hinokami Chronicles 2* for Nintendo Switch 2, slated for 29 October 2026.

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