Topic / Subject
A new update suggests Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle 2 isn’t on the 2026 slate, and that’s reigniting 2027 speculation.

TL;DR
Nothing official says “2027,” but the project being labeled under “future projects” instead of 2026 is enough for fans to start a release-window war all over again.

Key Details

• Per GamesRadar, Infinity Castle 2 wasn’t listed under ufotable’s 2026 projects and appeared under “future projects.”
• There’s still no official release date from the key partners.
• The widely floated 2027 target remains speculation until an official announcement.

Breakdown
This is how anime movie timeline rumors are born: studios show their slate, fans circle what’s missing, and the internet turns absence into a schedule.

To be fair, “not in 2026” is still meaningful information, especially for a franchise where the release window is the entire conversation. But “future projects” is a broad bucket. It can mean 2027, 2028, or simply “we’re not ready to label it yet.”

The other reason this rumor grows legs is simple math: high-end animation takes time, and major studios protect dates until they’re confident they can hit them. If you don’t see a year attached, it often means the timeline is still being managed behind the scenes.

So the best framing is: 2026 looks unlikely based on how it’s being categorized, but anything beyond that is still guesswork until the official machine speaks.

Credibility Check
The credible part is how the project is being presented (2026 slate vs. future projects). The speculative part is converting that into a specific year (like 2027) without an official date.

Timeline / Production Reality
If there’s no date, expect staggered updates: key visuals, partner announcements, teaser/trailer, then a year, then a month/day. If they wanted it pegged to 2026, you’d typically see that label appear earlier in the marketing ramp.

What to Watch Next

• An official year label from Aniplex/ufotable (even without a full date)
• First real trailer timing (a better signal than list placement)
• Any confirmed theatrical window and how streaming will follow
• Whether “future projects” gets updated with a clearer year tag

Sources

• GamesRadar — Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle 2 confirmed to skip 2026 to the surprise of no one

Comment
If Infinity Castle 2 isn’t 2026, what’s your guess: early 2027, late 2027, or even later?