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

Sony Pictures has officially announced the release date for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, which will hit US theaters on October 29, 2025. This exciting news was unveiled during Sony's CinemaCon presentation, where it was revealed that the company has secured worldwide theatrical rights for the film, excluding Japan.

The movie, set to premiere in over 80 countries on September 24, 2025, will be released in Japan slightly earlier on September 19, 2025, with Toho handling its distribution. Fans can catch a glimpse of the excitement through 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

Originally announced in December 2023, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is a direct sequel to the acclaimed anime series produced by MAPPA in 2022. The story follows protagonist Denji, who, after making a pact with a Chainsaw Devil named Pochita, gains the ability to transform parts of his body into chainsaws, embarking on a journey that transcends his initial identity as just a Chainsaw Man.

The film introduces a new character, Reze, a significant figure from the original manga that the anime is based on. Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and written by Hiroshi Seko, the movie brings back the entire voice cast from the anime series to reprise their roles.

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11 ImagesIGN has previously showered praise on the first season of Chainsaw Man, giving it a stellar 9/10 in our review. To delve deeper into how Denji’s unique abilities are captivating audiences, click here.