Sony Pictures has exciting news for fans of the dark and thrilling world of Chainsaw Man. The highly anticipated film, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, is set to slice its way into US theaters on October 29, 2025. The announcement came during Sony's CinemaCon presentation, where they revealed securing worldwide theatrical rights (excluding Japan) for this gripping adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto's manga masterpiece.
This fall, US audiences can gear up for the movie, while over 80 other countries will experience its release a month earlier on September 24, 2025. In Japan, Toho will oversee the film's debut on September 19, 2025. The excitement is palpable, as evidenced by the official announcement shared on social media:
Sony Pictures and MAPPA are bringing Chainsaw Man: The Movie to theatres October 29! #ChainsawManMovie pic.twitter.com/Crh5auT3jw
— Chainsaw Man EN (@Chainsaw_EN) April 1, 2025
The Chainsaw Man movie was announced in December 2023 and serves as a direct sequel to the MAPPA-produced anime series that debuted in 2022. The story follows Denji, a young protagonist who, after a life-altering deal with a Chainsaw Devil named Pochita, gains the extraordinary ability to transform parts of his body into chainsaws. This newfound power propels him into a world far beyond his wildest dreams, evolving him from a mere boy into the formidable Chainsaw Man.
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will introduce fans to Reze, a pivotal character from the original manga. Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and penned by Hiroshi Seko, the film promises to bring back the entire voice cast from the anime series, ensuring a seamless continuation of the story.
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IGN was captivated by the first season of Chainsaw Man, awarding it a stellar 9/10 in our review. To delve deeper into how Denji's chainsaw abilities are captivating audiences, click here.
