Anime History In India: Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Gets 5 AM Screenings

Anime fandom in India is witnessing a record-breaking moment as Demon Slayer : Infinity Castle prepares for release with special 5 AM screenings . The film, adapted from the final arc of the manga, will be shown in both Japanese and English across IMAX and premium large formats. With bookings surging and several shows already sold out, this marks the widest anime release ever in India.

Historic Release in India

The Infinity Castle trilogy is generating unprecedented buzz in India, with advance bookings reflecting the anime’s massive popularity. According to reports, PVR has sold 25,000 tickets, Cinepolis 6,000, and BookMyShow has recorded over 65,000 bookings. The film will be screened in Japanese and English across more than 750 screens, making it the widest release for an anime film in India. Due to the strong response, cinema chains have introduced early morning shows, with screenings as early as 5:15 AM at Inox Megaplex in Pune and 5:20 AM at Cinepolis Seawoods in Navi Mumbai. Additional 6:30 AM and 6:40 AM shows are scheduled in Bengaluru and Delhi, catering to eager fans.