Demon Slayer is getting all the hype at the moment with the release of its most recent movie, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Part 1 — Akaza’s Return. Demon Slayer has shown how massive the potential of anime movies is as it continues to break record after record. It’s no surprise to know that Demon Slayer finding so much success with its movies will usher in an age where various anime get canon movies as grand as Demon Slayer. Some franchises, such as One Piece or Solo Leveling, would definitely benefit from getting a movie as good as Infinity Castle.
Chainsaw Man
Biggest Movie: The Reze Arc Movie
Chainsaw Man is a rather new anime series, and yet, it has already captivated many with just one short anime season. Chainsaw Man recently got its biggest theatrical release yet in the form of Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc. This movie has been a huge hit in Japan so far, and the fans who have seen it have been raving about its quality. This movie could be on the same level as Infinity Castle in terms of quality, but not on the same level of success.
Solo Leveling
Biggest Movie: Reawakening
Solo Leveling is one of the most popular new anime series. The series first turned heads in 2024, but its popularity has reached new heights this year after the epic finale of Season 2. One thing Solo Leveling fans would love is a good movie.
Right now, Solo Leveling technically has one movie, Solo Leveling: Reawakening, but it’s just a summary of the first anime season. A real Solo Leveling movie could be a huge hit, especially abroad.
One Piece
Biggest Movie: Film Red
One Piece is the biggest anime series in the world, and it has had its fair share of great movies. Currently, its biggest box office hit ever is its most recent movie, 2022’s One Piece: Film Red. This movie has made it into Japan’s top 10 biggest box office hits of all time, but One Piece has far more potential than that.
Film Red was a non-canon movie, but a canon movie like Infinity Castle for One Piece could be a major hit if it ever happens.
Jujutsu Kaisen
Biggest Movie: JJK 0
Jujutsu Kaisen has become one of the best-selling and most popular series ever. The series’ immense popularity can’t be understated, and fans are craving more JJK content so bad that it is 2026’s most anticipated anime.
Jujutsu Kaisen also has a great record with movies, with its only canon, but prequel movie, Jujutsu Kaisen 0, being the 11th most successful Japanese movie ever. Another canon Jujutsu Kaisen movie covering a big manga battle could break some records.
Naruto
Biggest Movie: Boruto: Naruto The Movie
Naruto is one of the most beloved and recognizable series in the world. The series, despite having ended over a decade ago, still holds an important spot in many fans’ hearts.
Many fans want more content, and movies would also be more than welcome. Naruto’s most recent movie, Boruto: Naruto the Movie, is the franchise’s biggest success, but there’s definitely more potential that remains untapped.
My Hero Academia
Biggest Movie: You’re Next
My Hero Academia is a beloved anime series that is soon coming to its conclusion with its 8th and final season dropping in a week’s time. Fans are heavily anticipating this season, but following that, there isn’t any animated content to look forward to.
This is where a movie would be a great fit. My Hero Academia could explore the adult lives of the new Pro Heroes through a movie, and it would be a huge success among fans, far bigger than My Hero Academia: You’re Next.
Hunter X Hunter
Biggest Movie: Phantom Rouge
Hunter X Hunter is an iconic shonen series, but one that has been struggling due to its slowed-down manga adaptation. Nevertheless, Hunter X Hunter still has a dedicated fan base that would love any new animated content.
An HxH movie could be big, especially since a full anime adaptation of the most recent manga arc isn’t really an option. A movie featuring HxH’s most anticipated battle could work.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is out in theatres now. Fans who don’t want to wait for the movies to drop can check the manga out on Manga Plus. Meanwhile, for the anime, the series currently has 4 anime seasons. These anime seasons can all be found on Crunchyroll. The remaining parts of the series will, however, be animated into movies, and fans will have to wait for their theatrical release, depending on their country.
