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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba "Training" Movie Set for Global Run
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training is getting a global theatrical run in February - here's the trailer & more details.
Article Summary
- Demon Slayer movie "To the Hashira Training" set for global release in February.
- Screening includes Swordsmith Village Arc conclusion and new Hashira Training Arc.
- Film to be shown in various formats, including IMAX, in North American theaters.
- Special advanced screenings with cast and producer guests in select cities.
Crunchyroll announced international theatrical dates for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-, bringing Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps back to the big screen in a not-to-be-missed anime theatrical event starting on February 21.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will feature "A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light" (Episode 11) from the Swordsmith Village Arc, featuring the conclusion of the fierce battle between Tanjiro and Upper Four demon Hantengu, as well as Nezuko's triumph over the sun. This will be seamlessly followed by Episode 1 of the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc, featuring the start of training conducted by the Hashira in preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, an episode never before seen by audiences.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will allow fans to revisit the gripping finale of the Swordsmith Village Arc while getting a sneak peek at the highly anticipated Hashira Training Arc in one extra-sized blockbuster experience. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- marks the first time fans can watch the finale from the Swordsmith Village Arc in theaters and the first time ever they can see the beginning of the Hashira Training Arc.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training- will be distributed in North American theaters, including in IMAX and premium large formats (PLFs), starting on February 23 by Aniplex of America, Crunchyroll, and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Global theatrical release dates include:
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February 21: Malta
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February 22: Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland (Italian-speaking), Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela
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February 23: Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States
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February 24: Estonia, France (note: two-day event screening), Switzerland (French-speaking), and select countries in French-speaking Africa
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February 27: Austria, Germany, Switzerland (German-speaking)
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Additional territories' theatrical dates, including India to be announced soon.
Fans also will have an opportunity to attend special advanced fan screenings as part of a global World Tour, including select cities in Crunchyroll/Sony Picture Entertainment territories. *Unless otherwise noted, ticket-on-sale dates are to be announced soon. For a list of all participating cities worldwide, please visit this link.
February 10: New York City, New York | Regal Union Square
Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae, Hiro Shimono, & Producer Yuma Takahashi
February 13: Berlin, Germany | UCI Kinowelt Colosseum
February 17: Mexico City, Mexico | Location to be announced
Special Guests: Takahiro Sakurai, Kengo Kawanishi, & Producer Yuma Takahashi
February 19: São Paulo, Brazil | Cinemark El Dorado
February 24: Paris, France | UGC Normandie
Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae, Producer Yuma Takahashi, and featuring a musical performance by milet
February 25: London, United Kingdom | BFI IMAX
Special Guests: Natsuki Hanae & Producer Yuma Takahashi
*Note: India World Tour date/location to be announced.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge, published under SHUEISHA's JUMP COMICS, which consists of 23 volumes and over 150 million copies in publication. The animation production is by ufotable.