Sony Pictures Entertainment and MAPPA unveiled the main trailer for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc during a highly anticipated panel at Anime Expo 2025, hosted by MAPPA president Manabu Otsuka and vice president Hiroya Hasegawa. This cinematic adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Bomb Girl Arc, produced by MAPPA, the studio behind the Chainsaw Man anime’s first season, promises to bring Denji’s blood-soaked saga to the big screen with stunning visuals and emotional resonance. Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, the trailer offers a gripping preview of the film’s intense action and poignant character moments.
The trailer opens with Denji, the chainsaw-wielding hero, expression his infatuation for Reze, a captivating young woman who works at a café and forms an immediate connection with Denji. The footage emphasizes their budding relationship with tender, slice-of-life moments. MAPPA’s animation shines with vibrant colors and fluid sequences, capturing the manga’s gritty yet expressive aesthetic.
The trailer’s second half shifts gears, showcasing intense action as Denji transforms into Chainsaw Man to face a formidable new devil. Explosive battles dominate the screen, with meticulously choreographed fight scenes that highlight MAPPA’s ability to blend hand-drawn animation with subtle CG enhancements. The trailer avoids explicitly revealing Reze’s true nature as the Bomb Devil, preserving key plot twists for the film, though it hints at her dangerous duality through cryptic imagery and tense interactions with Denji. The new theme song, IRIS OUT by Kenshi Yonezu, complements the trailer’s emotional and chaotic tone, weaving together themes of love, betrayal, and survival.
MAPPA’s approach to Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc reflects their commitment to elevating Fujimoto’s work for the big screen. The trailer showcases a refined art style that aligns more closely with the manga’s chaotic energy compared to the first season, addressing criticisms about the anime’s initial tone. Under Yoshihara’s direction, the film emphasizes dynamic camera work and vivid character designs, particularly in action sequences that feature Denji’s chainsaw form tearing through enemies. The trailer also highlights returning characters like Aki and Makima, whose interactions with Denji add layers of tension and intrigue, though Power’s absence is notable, aligning with her limited role in the manga’s Bomb Girl Arc.
Choosing to adapt the Reze Arc as a feature film allows MAPPA to focus on a self-contained story with a cinematic scope. The arc’s compact narrative, spanning chapters 40–52 of the manga, lends itself to a focused, high-stakes experience that balances character-driven drama with over-the-top action. The trailer’s pacing suggests a film that will deliver both heart-wrenching moments and adrenaline-pumping battles, making it a fitting transition from the anime’s first season.
Chainsaw Man Season 2: What Lies Ahead
While Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc takes precedence, anticipation for Chainsaw Man Season 2 remains high. MAPPA has confirmed that the TV anime will continue after the film, likely adapting the International Assassins Arc (chapters 53–70) and beyond. Season 2 is expected to explore the fallout of the Reze Arc, introducing new devils and assassins targeting Denji as his notoriety grows. The return of characters like Aki, Power, and Makima, alongside new additions, will deepen the series’ exploration of Denji’s struggle to retain his humanity amidst escalating conflicts.
MAPPA’s commitment to maintaining the series’ high production values suggests Season 2 will build on the film’s visual and narrative advancements. While no official release date has been announced, the studio’s focus on the Reze Arc film indicates a deliberate pacing strategy to ensure quality across both projects. Fans can expect Season 2 to continue the manga’s blend of psychological depth and chaotic action, further developing the complex dynamics between Denji and his allies.
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will premiere in Japan on September 19, 2025, with a theatrical release in the United States and other international markets on October 29, 2025. The film will be distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing in over 80 countries, with staggered releases in regions like France (October 22), Asia (September 24–26), and others (October 30).
