Demon Slayer does not currently have a new TV‑season episode drop scheduled for early 2026; instead, the franchise is continuing through a film trilogy and stage shows.

Latest release windows

  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Part 1
    • Released in Japanese theaters on July 18, 2025 , with international theatrical runs in August–September 2025.
  • Infinity Castle Part 2
    • Officially slated for 2027 (no exact month yet).
  • Infinity Castle Part 3 (final film)
    • Currently scheduled for 2029.

So if you’re asking “when does Demon Slayer come out” in terms of new anime content , the next big chapter is the second Infinity Castle film in 2027 , not a TV season.

Stage‑play “new show” in 2026

There is a new Demon Slayer stage‑play coming in 2026:

  • Title: Butai Kimetsu no Yaiba Sono Roku – Hashira Geiko (Hashira Training arc).
  • Premiere window: June 2026 in Japan.

This is a live theatrical adaptation, not a TV or streaming anime season, but it’s the closest “new Demon Slayer” project with a confirmed 2026 date.

What fans are expecting

  • No new TV episodes or films are planned for 2026 , which some outlets are calling a “disappointing” gap year for the anime.
  • Ufotable has not announced Season 6 ; current plans focus on finishing the Infinity Castle trilogy and stage‑play adaptations.

If you tell me whether you meant anime episodes , movies , or stage‑play dates , I can narrow this down further.