Sony Pictures to Release Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc in 2025

On April 1, 2025, Sony Pictures Entertainment formally announced its acquisition of the rights to Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc. This highly anticipated film is scheduled to hit theaters in the United States on October 29, 2025. International audiences will have the opportunity to see the film even earlier, with a theatrical release in over 80 countries set for September 24, 2025.

Details About the Movie Premiere

The announcement was made during the Anime Japan 2025 event, where it was revealed that Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc would debut in Japan on September 19, 2025. This film, produced by MAPPA studio, is based on Tatsuki Fujimoto’s renowned manga series and focuses specifically on the Bomb Girl arc.

Film Release Dates Confirmed

The official Twitter account of Sony Pictures (@SonyPictures) reiterated the excitement surrounding the film, with the U.S. premiere set for October 29, 2025. For fans worldwide, the wait will be shorter, as the movie will be available in select international theaters on September 24.

The Creative Team Behind the Movie

Tatsuya Yoshihara, who directed episodes 4 and 10 of the Chainsaw Man TV anime series, will helm this movie under Studio MAPPA. Hiroshi Seko, who contributed as the screenwriter for the TV series, will reprise his role to bring depth to the screenplay.

The project will see the return of several key staff members, including:

Masato Nakazono – Assistant Director
Kazutaka Sugiyama – Character Designer
Sota Yamazaki and Sun – Sub Character Designers
Shoichi – Main Animator
Kensuke Ushio – Music Composer

Additional contributors include Sota Shigetsugu (Action Animation Director), Kiyotaka Oshiyama and Riki Matsuura (Devil Designers), Yusuke Takeda (Art Director), and many others, showcasing a talented ensemble ready to bring this story to life.

Synopsis of Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc

As detailed in the official synopsis, the film will depict Denji’s intriguing encounter with Reze, a cafe employee, following his highly anticipated date with Makima. This plotline will explore Denji’s relationships during the gripping Bomb Girl arc of the manga.

Reze, as seen in the movie's second teaser trailer (Image via MAPPA) — Reze, showcased in the second teaser trailer of the film (Image via MAPPA)

For more updates and insights, you can watch the teaser trailer here.

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