After the immense success of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village in Japan, the film has now been released internationally. The movie serves as a sequel to the second season of the anime show Demon Slayer.
Much like its Japanese premiere, To the Swordsmith Village is now doing exceedingly well in North America and other international markets as well. If you wish to watch the film, read on to explore the theatrical and streaming options.
Where to Watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village?
The film arrived in cinemas across the US on March 3, 2023. It was released across 1,780 screens in the country. The film is still being screened in a number of theaters. So the only way you can watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village is by going to your local theatres.
The film was released in almost all major chains, including AMC, Regal, Cinemark and Cineplex. You can check the websites of the listed chains to see if the film is being played in a cinema near you. You can then book your tickets on the official website. Alternatively, you can choose to grab the tickets at the theater itself and enjoy the film.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village Streaming Options
The film has not been released on any streaming platform yet, and the streaming release date has not been announced either. Considering that Demon Slayer, the anime series, is streamed on Crunchyroll, the film is also expected to arrive on the same platform.
It will take a minimum of 45 days after its theatrical release for the film to be available for streaming. So, To the Swordsmith Village is expected to be streamed on Crunchyroll after mid-April.
The Film Set New Box-Office Records in Japan
The film was released in Japan on February 3, 2023, and soon became the highest-grossing film of the year by collecting $72 million within the first 24 days of its launch. The film surpassed its budget of $50 million in the initial few days only.
The same trend was followed in other countries as well. During its first weekend in the USA, the film collected $4.2 million, $3.5 million, and $2.4 million on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, respectively, making over $10 million in total. Its worldwide total currently stands at $48.7 million.
The film is based on the Entertainment District and Swordsmith Village arcs of the manga series. The official synopsis for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village reads, “After his family is viciously murdered, a kind-hearted boy named Tanjiro Kamado resolves to become a Demon Slayer in hopes of turning his younger sister Nezuko back into a human.”
“Together with his comrades, Zenitsu and Inosuke, along with one of the top-ranking members of the Demon Slayer Corps, Tengen Uzui, Tanjiro embarks on a mission within the Entertainment District, where they encounter the formidable, high-ranking demons, Daki and Gyutaro.”
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