Crunchyroll Drops ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Infinity Castle' Trailer, Launching the Franchise's Three-Part Cinematic Finale

30-06-2025

Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment have released a new trailer for 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle,' the first film in a planned three-part cinematic finale for the global anime hit. The film opens in North American theaters, including IMAX and premium formats, on Sept. 12.
Based on the manga by Koyoharu Gotoge, the upcoming film adapts the climactic Infinity Castle arc, picking up where the 'Hashira Training' arc left off. After Muzan Kibutsuji launches a surprise attack, Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps are pulled into the demons' stronghold. The trailer reveals new footage and highlights the high-stakes confrontation that will bring the series to its conclusion.
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Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by ufotable, the film also debuts two original theme songs: 'A World Where the Sun Never Rises' by Aimer and 'Shine in the Cruel Night' by LiSA. Both tracks will be released on global streaming platforms on July 18.
The 'Demon Slayer' franchise stands out as one of the most commercially successful anime IPs to date. The 2020 feature film 'Mugen Train' grossed over $500 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time and the top-earning R-rated animated film globally. In the U.S., it earned nearly $50 million at the box office, setting a new standard for anime in theatrical release.
Beyond ticket sales, the franchise has generated billions in revenue from manga sales, music, merchandise and streaming. It has become a key title for Crunchyroll, which has invested heavily in theatrical anime distribution as part of Sony's expanding anime strategy.
'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba,' the series, is currently available to stream on Crunchyroll, and multiple albums and orchestral concert recordings from the series are available on global platforms.
The Infinity Castle trilogy is sure to draw strong interest from anime fans and mainstream moviegoers alike, continuing the franchise's success both in Japan and abroad.
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Doechii announces 2025 ‘Live From The Swamp Tour.' Get tickets today

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Doechii announces 2025 ‘Live From The Swamp Tour.' Get tickets today

Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. In 2025, Doechii is bringing the swamp to the people. The Grammy-winning rapper just announced she's striking out on her nationwide 'Live From The Swamp Tour' that will take her to ballrooms, music halls, coliseums, theaters, auditoriums, parks and pavilions all the U.S. and Canada from October through November this year. At the time of publication, the 26-year-old Tampa native doesn't have an official New York gig booked while on the run. However, she will serve as one of the many headliners at this year's All Things Go at Forest Hills Stadium. Her set is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 27. Other notable stops on the North American jaunt include Chicago (Oct. 14), Boston (Oct. 19), Washington, D.C. (Oct. 21), Phoenix (Nov. 3) and Seattle (Nov. 10). She'll also lend her talents to San Francisco's annual Outside Lands (Aug. 8) and Austin City Limits (Oct. 4 and 11). 'This project [Doechii's second mixtape 'Alligator Bites Never Heal'] just turned one, and before I disappear to create the next world, I'm going back on tour, the final chapter of this era,' the self-described 'Swamp Princess' shared via Instagram. 'Thank you for the memories, the magic, the love — let's close it out together.' Prior to the tour announcement, Doechii most recently headlined at Lollapalooza. She capped her electric 15-song set by driving off in an albino alligator-wrapped car, according to Variety. And, while we don't know what she'll take to the stage on the upcoming outing — although we'd guess her mega-hits 'Denial Is A River,' 'Anxiety,' 'Boiled Peanuts,' 'Nissan Altima' and 'Alter Ego' will make an appearance — we do know the best way to find out is live. Fans Swampies can purchase tickets for all upcoming Doechii shows and festivals on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the 'Live From The Swamp Tour' is Monday, Aug. 11. Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Doechii tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, festival appearances, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. Doechii festival appearances 2025 On top of the tour, Doechii has four (!) festival appearances lined up this year. To make sure you're fully in the loop, here's everything you need to know about each of these multi-day music extravaganzas. Doechii festival appearances Outside Lands Music Festival Aug. 8-10 at the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA Tyler The Creator, Hozier, Doja Cat, Gracie Abrams, Vampire Weekend All Things Go Sept. 26-28 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD Noah Kahan, Lucy Dacus, Kesha, Djo, Clairo All Things Go Sept. 26-28 at Forest Hills Stadium in Queens, NY Lucy Dacus, Djo, Remi Wolf, Clairo, The Marías Austin City Limits Oct. 3-5 and Oct. 10-12 at Zilker Park in Austin, TX Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Luke Combs, The Strokes, Zeds Dead Doechii set list As noted above, Doechii's most recent spot was at Lollapalooza. Although it was an abbreviated set, here's a look at what she performed on Saturday, Aug. 2, courtesy of Set List FM. 01.) 'STANKA POOH' 02.) 'BULLFROG' 03.) 'BOILED PEANUTS' 04.) 'NISSAN ALTIMA' 05.) 'AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM' (Beyoncé cover) 06.) 'Alter Ego' (with JT) 07.) 'Persuasive' 08.) 'Spookie Coochie' 09.) 'Nosebleeds' 10.) 'Crazy' 11.) 'Anxiety' 12.) 'GTFO' 13.) 'CATFISH' 14.) 'DENIAL IS A RIVER' 15.) 'BOOM BAP' Doechii new music On Aug. 30, 2024, Doechii unveiled her second mixtape 'Alligator Bites Never Heal.' The 19-track, 47-minute record is an atmospheric, pointed effort that melds moody sounds, politically-charged lyrics and an urgent flow to create an explosive listening experience. While there's next to no filler here, we did pick out a few favorites. For our money, you're going to want to try the almost psychedelic, hyper-focused 'Bullfrog,' snazzy, funky 'Boiled Peanuts,' impassioned epic 'Catfish,' hypnotic bop 'Skipp' and laid-back 'Death Roll.' Still, the top of the tops here has top be the dreamy title track that closes the record. It's slower than the rest of the album and shows off a minimalist side to the gifted singer/rapper. We can't wait to sway to this one live. And, yes, the extended version includes her smash Gotye-sampling 'Anxiety.' To hear for yourself, you can find the deluxe version 'Alligator Bites Never Heal' here. Huge stars on tour in 2025 Many iconic artists you know and love are taking their hits to the people this year. Here are just five of the biggest names you won't want to miss live these next few months. • Brandy with Monica • Lola Young • Sexyy Red • Erykah Badu • Kali Uchis Who else is out and about? Take a look at this list of all the biggest rappers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. 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New York Film Festival announces main slate including ‘If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You' and ‘Jay Kelly'

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New York Film Festival announces main slate including ‘If I Had Legs, I'd Kick You' and ‘Jay Kelly'

The awards circuit is making a key stop in the Big Apple this year. On Tuesday, the New York Film Festival announced 34 films for their main slate lineup. More from Gold Derby Watch George Clooney and Adam Sandler in first trailer for Noah Baumbach's awards-bound film 'Jay Kelly' Chaos, comedy, and chemistry: Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne ready to take Apple TV+'s 'Platonic' to a new level in Season 2 The Main Slate will showcase films from 26 countries, featuring two world premieres, eight North American premieres, and 13 U.S. premieres, including award‑winning titles from Cannes and Berlin. The lineup includes Jafar Panahi's It Was Just an Accident (winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival) and Rose Byrne, recipient of the Silver Bear for Best Leading Performance at the 2025 Berlinale for Mary Bronstein's If I Had Legs I'd Kick You. Also featured is Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly, starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler, which is set to premiere in competition at the Venice Film Festival before releasing on Netflix The NYFF will open with Luca Guadagnino's After the Hunt, starring Julia Roberts, Andrew Garfield, and Ayo Edebiri in its North American debut. Jim Jarmusch's Father Mother Sister Brother has been selected as a Centerpiece screening, and Bradley Cooper's Is This Thing On? will serve as the festival's Closing Night presentation. The 63rd New York Film Festival runs from Sept. 26-Oct. 13. Main slate below: Opening Night: After the Hunt (Luca Guadagnino) Centerpiece: Father Mother Sister Brother (Jim Jarmusch) Closing Night: Is This Thing On? (Bradley Cooper) Below the Clouds (Gianfranco Rosi) BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions (Kahlil Joseph) Cover-Up (Laura Poitras, Mark Obenhaus) The Currents (Milagros Mumenthaler) Duse (Pietro Marcello) The Fence (Claire Denis) Gavagai (Ulrich Köhler) A House of Dynamite (Kathryn Bigelow) I Only Rest in the Storm (Pedro Pinho) If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (Mary Bronstein) It Was Just an Accident (Jafar Panahi) Jay Kelly (Noah Baumbach) Kontinental '25 (Radu Jude) Landmarks (Lucrecia Martel) Late Fame (Kent Jones) The Last One for the Road (Francesco Sossai) The Love That Remains (Hlynur Pálmason) Magellan (Lav Diaz) The Mastermind (Kelly Reichardt) Miroirs No. 3 (Christian Petzold) No Other Choice (Park Chan-wook) Peter Hujar's Day (Ira Sachs) Resurrection (Bi Gan) Romería (Carla Simón) Rose of Nevada (Mark Jenkin) The Secret Agent (Kleber Mendonça Filho) Sentimental Value (Joachim Trier) Sirât (Oliver Laxe) Sound of Falling (Mascha Schilinski) Two Prosecutors (Sergei Loznitsa) What Does That Nature Say To You (Hong Sangsoo) Best of Gold Derby Everything to know about 'The Batman 2': Returning cast, script finalized Tom Cruise movies: 17 greatest films ranked worst to best 'It was wonderful to be on that ride': Christian Slater talks his beloved roles, from cult classics ('Heathers,' 'True Romance') to TV hits ('Mr. Robot,' 'Dexter: Original Sin') Click here to read the full article. Solve the daily Crossword

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