Chainsaw Man: The Movie
Chainsaw Man's first season wrapped up all the way back in December 2022, teasing what would be coming next during its final scene. Since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting the return of shōnen's most beloved, morally ambiguous hero. Now, nearly two years after its initial reveal trailer, Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc will officially be hitting U.S. theaters on October 29, 2025.
Sony Pictures and Studio MAPPA will be debuting the film a month after its Japan release, making sure fans won't have to wait too long for the highly anticipated continuation of 2022's top anime series. The movie is expected to pick up right where Season One left off, and fans have plenty of time to revisit the series in preparation for its release. A teaser trailer also dropped just this past week, giving an early look into the chaotic action just around the corner.
Chainsaw Man's Upcoming Film Marks the Series' Long-Awaited Return
The Reze Arc Movie Will Premiere Nearly Two Years After Its Initial Reveal
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc is set to cover one of the original manga's most popular sections, and will be doing so with a few notable changes from its first season. The film will offer a bit of a different look than what fans might be used to, with bright, bursting colors and an art style that is a bit more faithful to its source material. The upcoming Reze Arc also introduces a fan-favorite character, and offers a mix of romance and fast-paced action, as the teaser trailer suggests.
When Will Chainsaw Man Season 2 Go Live? The Wait Is Going to Hurt Us
Chainsaw Man's second season likely will not be debuting anytime soon, based on the past release schedule the anime typically follows.
MAPPA's Chainsaw Man adaptation was an instant smash hit upon premiering, holding the record for Crunchyroll's top-rated single episode for nearly two years, until it was recently surpassed by Solo Leveling. One of the most anticipated anime series of all-time in the months leading up to its debut, all signs point to a successful return for Chainsaw Man this fall. However, the series will be returning with some changes, and viewers will want to be prepared before experiencing the upcoming movie.
Chainsaw Man's Return Is Bringing Changes to the Series
A New Director and Art Style Will Be Bringing a New-Look Chainsaw Man
Following the completion of Chainsaw Man's first season, director Ryu Nakayama left MAPPA to start his own animation studio, leaving Denji and company behind. Filling the role for the upcoming film is Tatsuya Yoshihara, who lent his skills as an animator to Chainsaw Man Season One, and has directed other popular series like Black Clover. As a result, the Reze Arc movie will have an all-new visual style, seemingly leaving the series' desaturated colors and cinematic tone behind for a brighter, more colorful experience.
New character designs were also revealed alongside the latest teaser trailer, and are incredibly accurate to the manga's original style. The wait for Chainsaw Man's return is almost up, as the upcoming Reze Arc movie will finally land in U.S. theaters on October 29, just in time for Halloween. Fans will want to continue to keep an eye on the series just in case any information regarding a potential Season Two comes before the film's arrival.
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
- Release Date
- September 19, 2025
- Director
- Tatsuya Yoshihara
- Writers
- Hiroshi Seko
Cast
Kikunosuke ToyaDenji (voice)- Reina UedaReze (voice)
- Shiori IzawaPochita (voice)
- Tomori KusunokiMakima (voice)
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc follows Denji, a unique devil hunter known as Chainsaw Man, now part of Special Division 4. After an encounter with Reze, a café worker he meets while sheltering from the rain, Denji’s life takes an unexpected turn amidst his pursuit of personal dreams.
- Main Genre
- Animation
