Chainsaw Man Movie Release Date Will See Denji and Reze Rip Into U.S. Theaters This October

Sony Pictures has set the stage for an exciting cinematic experience with the announcement of the release date for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc. Fans in the US can mark their calendars for October 29, 2025, when this highly anticipated anime film will hit theaters. The news broke during Sony's CinemaCon presentation, where it was revealed that Sony has secured worldwide theatrical rights, excluding Japan, to bring Tatsuki Fujimoto’s gripping story to the big screen this fall.

While US audiences will get their chance in late October, over 80 other countries will see the film released earlier on September 24, 2025. Meanwhile, Toho will handle the film's distribution in Japan, premiering it on September 19, 2025. The excitement around the movie was further amplified by a tweet from the official Chainsaw Man English account:

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 acclaimed 2022 anime series produced by MAPPA. The story follows Denji, a young protagonist who, after forming a pact with a devil named Pochita, gains the extraordinary ability to transform parts of his body into chainsaws. This power propels him into a thrilling journey, evolving from a simple boy into the formidable Chainsaw Man.

In Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, viewers will be introduced to the character Reze, a significant figure from the original manga. Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and penned by Hiroshi Seko, the film promises to maintain the high quality of storytelling and animation that fans have come to expect. The entire voice cast from the anime series will return to reprise their roles, ensuring a seamless continuation of the beloved narrative.

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11 ImagesIGN has been a vocal admirer of the first season of Chainsaw Man, awarding it an impressive 9/10 in our review. To delve deeper into how Denji’s unique chainsaw abilities have captivated audiences, click here.