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Bullet Train Explosion Debuts at No. 2 on Netflix

5/12/2025

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Shinji Higuchi’s explosive film, Bullet Train Explosion, debuted on Netflix on April 23, soaring to No. 2 in global non-English films. This gripping sequel to the 1975 classic centers around a bomb threat on a Shinkansen train, weaving in themes of Japanese culture, teamwork, and societal challenges, all while earning praise from JR East for its authentic depiction.

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Story summary

Shinji Higuchi’s explosive film, Bullet Train Explosion, debuted on Netflix on April 23, soaring to No. 2 in global non-English films. This gripping sequel to the 1975 classic centers around a bomb threat on a Shinkansen train, weaving in themes of Japanese culture, teamwork, and societal challenges, all while earning praise from JR East for its authentic depiction.