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

Sony Pictures has thrilling news for anime fans: Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is set to slice its way into US theaters on October 29, 2025. The announcement came during Sony's CinemaCon presentation, where they revealed securing worldwide theatrical rights, excluding Japan, to bring Tatsuki Fujimoto's gripping story to the big screen this fall. While US audiences can mark their calendars for late October, over 80 other countries will get to experience the film starting September 24, 2025. In Japan, Toho will handle the release 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 announced in December 2023 and serves as a direct sequel to the MAPPA-produced anime that debuted in 2022. The story follows Denji, a young man who gains a new lease on life after striking a deal with a Chainsaw Devil named Pochita. This pact grants him the extraordinary ability to sprout chainsaws from his body, transforming him into the formidable Chainsaw Man.

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will introduce fans to the character Reze, a significant figure from the original manga. Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and penned by Hiroshi Seko, the film brings back the entire voice cast from the anime to reprise their roles, ensuring a seamless continuation of the story.

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11 Images Like many others, IGN was captivated by the first season of Chainsaw Man, awarding it a stellar 9/10 in our review. To delve deeper into how Denji's chainsaw abilities are captivating audiences, click here.