"Chainsaw Man Movie Hits U.S. Theaters in October"

Sony Pictures has exciting news for fans of the hit anime series Chainsaw Man. They've officially announced the release date for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, which is set to hit US theaters on October 29, 2025. This eagerly anticipated film was revealed during Sony's CinemaCon presentation, where they also shared that they've acquired worldwide theatrical rights, excluding Japan.

The movie is slated for a global rollout, with more than 80 countries seeing it on their screens starting September 24, 2025. Meanwhile, Japanese audiences will get their chance to see it a bit earlier on September 19, 2025, with Toho handling the distribution.

Sony Pictures and MAPPA are bringing Chainsaw Man: The Movie to theatres October 29! #ChainsawManMovie pic.twitter.com/Crh5auT3jw

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Originally announced in December 2023, this movie serves as a direct sequel to the MAPPA-produced anime that debuted in 2022. It continues the story of Denji, a young protagonist who, after striking a deal with a Chainsaw Devil named Pochita, gains the ability to transform parts of his body into chainsaws. This new power propels him into a thrilling journey far beyond his initial aspirations.

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will introduce fans to Reze, a significant character from the original manga. The film is directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and penned by Hiroshi Seko. Fans will be thrilled to know that the entire voice cast from the anime series will return to lend their voices to the characters once more.

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IGN has previously showered praise on the first season of Chainsaw Man, awarding it a stellar 9/10 in our review. For those eager to delve deeper into how Denji's unique chainsaw abilities are captivating audiences, you can find more details here.