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

Sony Pictures has officially announced that Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will hit US theaters on October 29, 2025. This exciting news was shared during Sony's CinemaCon presentation, revealing that they have secured worldwide theatrical rights, excluding Japan, to bring Tatsuki Fujimoto’s gripping story to the big screen this fall. While US fans can mark their calendars for late October, over 80 other countries will get to experience the film starting September 24, 2025. Meanwhile, Toho will handle the release in Japan on September 19, 2025.

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

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The Chainsaw Man movie was first announced in December 2023 and serves as a direct sequel to the acclaimed MAPPA-produced anime that debuted in 2022. The story follows Denji, a young protagonist who, after making a pact with the Chainsaw Devil dog Pochita, gains the extraordinary ability to sprout chainsaws from various parts of his body. This power propels him into a new life as more than just a simple Chainsaw Man.

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will introduce fans to the character Reze, a significant figure from the original manga. The film is directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and written by Hiroshi Seko, with the entire voice cast from the anime returning to reprise their roles.

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11 ImagesIGN couldn't help but fall in love with the first season of Chainsaw Man, awarding it a stellar 9/10 in our review. To delve deeper into how Denji’s unique chainsaw abilities are captivating audiences, click here.