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Chainsaw Man Movie Premieres with Star-Studded Soundtrack

9/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

"Chainsaw Man: The Movie
Reze Arc" premieres in Japan on September 19, 2025, with midnight screenings in major cities.
Kenshi Yonezu's theme song "IRIS OUT" is available, featuring a music video with film scenes.
The ending theme "JANE DOE," a collaboration between Yonezu and Hikaru Utada, releases on September 22.
International screenings start on September 24, with U.S. theaters showing the film on October 24, 2025.
Produced by MAPPA and directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, the film continues Denji's story from the anime series.

History

Historical Context

The "Chainsaw Man" manga, created by Tatsuki Fujimoto, began serialization in December 2018 and gained immense popularity, selling over 30 million copies by December 2024. Its anime adaptation, produced by MAPPA, aired from October to December 2022, showcasing a blend of horror and dark humor. The film's themes feature collaborations between Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada, highlighting the growing global influence of anime.

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Story summary

"Chainsaw Man: The Movie
Reze Arc" premieres in Japan on September 19, 2025, with midnight screenings in major cities.
Kenshi Yonezu's theme song "IRIS OUT" is available, featuring a music video with film scenes.
The ending theme "JANE DOE," a collaboration between Yonezu and Hikaru Utada, releases on September 22.
International screenings start on September 24, with U.S. theaters showing the film on October 24, 2025.
Produced by MAPPA and directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, the film continues Denji's story from the anime series.

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