Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
Introduction
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc picks up right where the explosive first season of the anime left off, bringing one of the manga’s most beloved and heartbreaking storylines to the big screen. Adapted from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original work, the film dives into the Reze Arc—a story that blends high-octane devil-hunting action with a deeply emotional tale of love, betrayal, and tragedy. At its core is Denji, who finally experiences the warmth of affection through his encounter with Reze, a mysterious girl whose charm hides deadly secrets. The movie promises to deliver MAPPA’s trademark animation brilliance, intense battles, and the raw emotional impact that made Chainsaw Man a global phenomenon.
Production & Creative Team
- Studio: MAPPA (returning from Season 1)
- Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara (stepping in for Ryu Nakayama)
- Anime Corner
- Screenplay: Hiroshi Seko (also series writer)
- Music: Kensuke Ushio (series composer)
theme song:
Opening — “Iris Out” by Kenshi Yonezu
Ending — “Jane Doe” by Kenshi Yonezu × Hikaru Utada (double A-side single releasing September 24, 2025)
Voice Cast (Japanese) highlights:
- Kikunosuke Toya (Denji)
- Reina Ueda (Reze)
- Tomori Kusunoki (Makima) among others
- Wikipedia
- Release Schedule
- Region Release Date Distributor Japan September 19, 2025 Toho
International (incl. Asia) From September 24, 2025 Sony Pictures Releasing / Columbia Pictures (~80+ countries)
Wikipedia
Animation Magazine
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United States (and some Western markets) October 29, 2025 Sony Pictures (Theatrical)
Anime Corner
Animation Magazine
Polygon
The Times of India
GamesRadar+
Additional info: In regions including Spain and Latin America, some sources report premieres around October 30, 2025.
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What to Expect in the Film
The film faithfully adapts the Reze Arc (manga chapters 40–52), which picks up directly after Season 1 and delves into Denji’s emotional entanglement with Reze—a deceptively gentle café girl—before chaos ensues.
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Polygon
Studio president Manabu Otsuka has clarified that this arc’s high-octane action and emotional stakes make it ideal for theatrical presentation, though future arcs may alternate between film and TV based on narrative suitability.
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Global Context & Streaming
- Streaming platforms (e.g., Netflix, Crunchyroll, Hulu/Disney+) have not confirmed availability yet. Industry patterns suggest the film will hit streaming several months after its theatrical run.
- FandomWire
- Season 1 remains available for streaming on Crunchyroll as of now.
- If you're a fan of Denji's tumultuous journey, this film promises a cinematic boost in both spectacle and emotion.
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