MAPPA Emphasizes Reze Arc’s Cinematic Appeal Ahead of Chainsaw Man U.S. Release
MAPPA president Manabu Otsuka argues that the Reze arc’s popularity and narrative intensity make it better suited for theaters ahead of the film’s U.S. release.
Overview
- Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc is scheduled to open in U.S. theaters on October 29, 2025.
- Manabu Otsuka said the Bomb Girl/Reze arc’s fan-favorite status and emotional depth drove the decision to adapt it as a feature film instead of including it in Season 2.
- MAPPA debuted new key visuals and a full trailer at Anime Expo, revealing action-packed scenes and confirming Kenshi Yonezu’s “IRIS OUT” as the theme song.
- The studio has yet to greenlight a second season of Chainsaw Man, making the Reze Arc movie the franchise’s next anticipated anime release.
- Industry observers suggest MAPPA may be aiming to replicate Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’s box office success, though some analysts question whether the arc’s complex emotions fit a standalone film format.