The long-awaited movie, Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc, is making its way to theaters across more than 80 countries in 2025. This isn’t just a continuation, it’s a full-scale rollout that reflects how far the series has come.
Following the explosive success of Season 1, this movie picks up right where the anime left off, adapting the fan-favorite Reze Arc (also known as the “Bomb Girl” arc from manga chapters 40 to 52).
A Turning Point for Denji
For anyone unfamiliar with the story so far: Denji is a teenager turned devil hunter who merges with his chainsaw devil-dog companion, Pochita. He becomes Chainsaw Man, chainsaws for limbs and a head, tearing through devils while battling emotional scars from a brutal past.
The Reze Arc shifts the focus. Denji meets a girl named Reze, who seems kind and flirty at first glance. But things aren’t what they seem. Her true identity shakes Denji to his core and kicks off one of the most emotionally intense and action-heavy chapters of his story.
This arc is packed with revelations, betrayals, and high-stakes decisions that change Denji forever. It’s one of the most well-regarded sections of the manga, and adapting it as a movie gives the story enough space to hit hard.
Global Release Dates Confirmed (So Far)
When the movie was first announced, fans expected a limited release. Instead, it’s becoming one of the most widely distributed anime films ever. Previously, the US release date was confirmed to be October 29, 2025, and now more countries have been added to the list.
Here’s what’s confirmed:
- Japan – September 19, 2025
- Hong Kong – September 24, 2025
- Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand – September 25, 2025
- India, Indonesia, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam – September 26, 2025
- France – October 22, 2025
- U.S., U.K., Germany, Sweden, Greece, Finland, Iceland, Belgium, Nigeria, Bulgaria – October 29, 2025
- Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, South Africa, Spain, Portugal, Israel, Denmark, Netherlands, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Switzerland, Slovenia, Serbia, Uruguay, Venezuela, Latvia, Estonia, Central America, Middle East – October 30, 2025
With 20+ more countries added recently and more expected to follow, the full list is pushing toward 80 countries. Some regional dates haven’t been finalized yet, but more updates are on the way through official sources.
Why The Movie
The choice to bring the Reze Arc to theaters instead of releasing it as part of a second season shows confidence in both the story and the audience. This part of Denji’s journey isn’t just about fights, it explores his emotional struggles, the consequences of connection, and how fragile moments of peace can be.
It’s one of the rawest arcs in the manga. That’s exactly why it’s getting a movie. A fast-paced TV episode wouldn’t do it justice.
