Cry Again, But Prettier: Mugen Train Returns in Ultra 4K Glory This May
Get ready to feel your heart shatter (again) in ultra-high definition, because Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train is roaring back into theaters — and this time, it’s 4K, baby.
Aniplex of America and Crunchyroll, in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, have officially announced that the record-breaking, tear-jerking, action-packed masterpiece is pulling back into North American cinemas on May 14, in both Japanese with English subtitles and English dub versions.
Yes, that’s right — Mugen Train is getting the big-screen encore it absolutely deserves. If you’ve never seen it in theaters, this is your golden chance to witness Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku’s blazing final stand in retina-melting resolution.
Why the Hype Is Real (Again)
Originally released in 2020, Mugen Train was more than just an anime movie — it was a global phenomenon. It shattered box office records, becoming:
The highest-grossing Japanese anime film of all time
The top-grossing Japanese film worldwide
The second-highest grossing anime film in North America
A 98% hit with critics and a jaw-dropping 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes
And now, thanks to a remastered 4K version, fans can relive every epic fight scene, every emotional breakdown, and every flame-wrapped moment with unparalleled clarity. Because why cry in 1080p when you can do it in 4K?
What’s the Story (If You Somehow Missed It)?
Set immediately after Season 1 of the Demon Slayer anime, the movie follows Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke as they board the enigmatic Mugen Train to investigate a string of disappearances. Teaming up with the charismatic and insanely powerful Kyojuro Rengoku, the gang soon finds themselves battling nightmarish demons in an all-out psychological and physical war.
What starts as a mission turns into a deeply emotional battle that challenges every ounce of their strength — and forever changes the fate of the Demon Slayer Corps.
The film is directed by Haruo Sotozaki, with a story adapted from Koyoharu Gotoge’s original manga and brought to life by the visual wizards at ufotable — the studio known for making sword swings look like literal art.
Tickets, Please!
Mark your calendars: tickets go on sale April 30, so bookmark your favorite theater’s website and start prepping your cosplay. Whether you’re Team Nezuko or forever loyal to Rengoku’s “set your heart ablaze” philosophy, this return to theaters is an event you do not want to miss.
And if you need a little extra motivation? This theatrical comeback is perfectly timed as a warm-up act to the next big milestone: the arrival of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, the first film in the three-part cinematic finale landing in U.S. and Canadian theaters on September 12.
So yes — Mugen Train is your beautifully animated, emotionally devastating pre-game.
TL;DR: Why You Need to Hop Back on the Mugen Train
It’s Mugen Train, but in 4K Ultra HD — more pixels, more pain (in the best way).
In theaters May 14 across North America and select international territories.
Available in subbed and dubbed formats.
Tickets go live on April 30 — set your reminders!
Perfect refresher before the Infinity Castle Arc drops in September.
