Ever since the summer of 2025, Demon Slayer has been the dominant anime series both in Japan and internationally as well. Demon Slayer is the iconic series by the legendary Koyoharu Gotouge. This series was always popular but it went on to reach exponential levels of fame following its newest theatrical release, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 — Akaza’s Return.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle was a box office hit of an unprecedented scale. Even now, almost a year later in 2026, this movie is still getting new re-releases and special editions in theaters. Just recently, a new and exciting theatrical re-release has been revealed for Demon Slayer and it's going to hit theaters on February 20, 2026. Many fans of the series are excited to experience this movie once again.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 Is Returning to Theaters with a new 4DX Breathing Enhanced Edition
New Return Only Confirmed In Japan For Now
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 — Akaza’s Return had its first premiere in Japanese theaters last year, in July 2025. Now, in 2026, this movie is still airing regularly in theaters and it is quite easy to see why. The quality delivered by this incredibly successful movie was truly spectacular. The stunning animation and intense battles featured in this two-hour-long movie by Studio Ufotable are worthy of more watches. Now, fans will be able to re-experience this movie in theaters again in a whole new way.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle already has a 4DX release, but it is about to receive a brand new one, and this return is even more special. Demon Slayer's Infinity Castle movie has officially been confirmed to get a 4DX Breathing Enhanced edition. That is definitely an interesting term used to promote this new re-release and fans don't exactly know what this will entail. Of course, the likely guess is that this 4DX rendition will especially highlight the Breathing Styles used in the movie. If true, this new edition is about to take the experience of watching the new Demon Slayer movie to a whole new level, especially when characters like Giyuu, Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Shinobu are in full action with their stunning Breathing Styles.
This 4DX Breathing Enhanced Edition is coming to theaters in Japan very soon, on February 20, 2026. Sadly, for now, this real 4DX release has only been confirmed to be coming in Japan. Whether it is going to be released internationally or not remains to be seen for now, but it's definitely not impossible, as seen with other editions of the movie making it global too.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Has Received Many Unique Theater Releases Due To Massive Success
Demon Slayer’s Special IMAX Release Was Also an Amazing Experience
It's no secret that Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is hugely successful. After all, it has shattered many records, among which was the record for the highest-performing anime movie of all time, both in Japan and overseas. No other series is achieving numbers comparable to Demon Slayer, and that also includes anime giants like Dragon Ball or One Piece.
With such success, it's unsurprising to see it receive so many re-releases and special editions. The 4DX Breathing Enhanced Edition is the newest release for Demon Slayer, but only a week ago, it received a special IMAX release and became the first anime movie of all time to have one. Clearly, until Infinity Castle Part 2 releases, this movie will remain in the spotlight. Beyond that, the only thing fans are really looking forward to at the moment is a streaming release as well, which, as hinted by Crunchyroll, should be coming sometime in 2026.
Demon Slayer will likely continue to get various re-releases as the studio tries to maximize profits from this amazing movie to the absolute maximum. While these releases are certainly exciting in their own ways, fans won't be losing out on top much if they don't catch these releases. The only thing fans are truly concerned with when it comes to Demon Slayer is the release date of Infinity Castle Part 2. Hopefully, this update will be given to the fans soon enough too.
- Release Date
- April 6, 2019
- Network
- Adult Swim
Based on Koyoharu Gotouge's shonen manga, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is an action anime set in Japan during the early 20th century. Seeking revenge for the murder of his family while also looking to save his sister, Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps as they try to eradicate Demons led by Muzan.
- Studio
- ufotable
- Creator
- Koyoharu Gotoge
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix
