Demon Slayer: Mugen Train returns to North American theatres in 4K on May 14

Good news for anime fans around the world! The hit anime film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train is coming back to theatres in the United States and Canada. The re-release will begin on May 14, 2025, and will be available in 4K resolution. Fans can choose to watch it in English dub or with the original Japanese audio and English subtitles.
The announcement was made by Crunchyroll and Aniplex of America. Tickets for this re-release will go on sale on April 30. A few international regions will also release the film, but the dates may vary.

Mugen Train first came out in Japan in October 2020 and quickly became a global hit. It is the highest-grossing Japanese movie ever, making over 40 billion yen in Japan alone. It also earned more than $500 million worldwide, making it the top anime film at the global box office.
The movie focuses mainly on 2 characters – Tanjiro and Rengoku as they fight a powerful demon on board a mysterious train. The movie is famous for its emotional story, beautiful animation, and intense battles.
This re-release is not just a fun throwback. It’s also part of the build-up to something bigger. The upcoming Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie is on the way, and it will be the first in the trilogy. It will release in Japan on July 18, 2025, and will come to international theatres between August 14 and September 25.
Mugen Train changed how anime movies are seen. Before its release, most anime films were not connected to the main story. But Mugen Train was different—it was canon, meaning it was a direct part of the main plot. Since then, more anime franchises have followed this path.