Crunchyroll Announces DEMON SLAYER MUGEN TRAIN English Dubbed Adaptation Return to Theaters in 4K on May 14

Aniplex of America and Crunchyrollannounced today that the record-breaking anime sensation Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train will return to theatres – newly debuting in 4K – in the United States and Canada on May 14, 2025 as well as select international territories starting on May 14. Distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment in North America, the film, originally released in 2020, will be shown  dubbed in English. Tickets for the re-release will go on sale on Wednesday April 30 (check your local listings).

Set after the events of the first season of the television series, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train has Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke embark on a new mission. Together with one of the most powerful swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps, Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku, they investigate the mysterious disappearance of over 40 people aboard the Mugen Train.

A critical and box office success, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train holds the record as the highest-grossing Japanese anime movie of all time and the highest-grossing Japanese film at the global box office, garnering over 500 million USD to date. The film had the highest opening weekend in domestic box office history for any foreign language film, and went on to become the second-highest grossing Japanese anime film in North America. It also garnered a 98% critic score and 99% audience score (with 10,000+ verified ratings) on Rotten Tomatoes.

Fans will have the chance to revisit Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train next month prior to Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, the latest film in the franchise, coming to theatres in the United States and Canada on September 12, 2025, distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment. The first film of the three-part cinematic trilogy represents the final arc and culmination of the hugely popular award-winning anime shonen series.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train Film Synopsis:

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!

The film is directed by Haruo Sotozaki featuring the original story by Koyoharu Gotoge with screenplay and animation production by studio ufotable.

About Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba:

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge, published in SHUEISHA’s WEEKLY JUMP from February 2016 to May 2020. The series has captivated audiences worldwide with its tragic tale of humans and demons, riveting sword fights, charming characters, and comical scenes. The manga consists of 23 volumes and has published over 150 million units.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba first premiered in April 2019 with the Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc, followed by the feature film Mugen Train in October 2020, and the TV series Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc from 2021 through 2022. In 2023, the Swordsmith Village Arc debuted on Crunchyroll, shortly after the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- theatrical release. In 2024, the Hashira Training Arc debuted, shortly after the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- theatrical release. The animation production is by ufotable.