Overview

• The film will debut on Netflix on April 23, 2025, marking Netflix Japan’s 10th anniversary in the market.
• Directed by Shinji Higuchi, the movie stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and reimagines the 1975 classic with a modern twist and high-stakes action.
• The plot revolves around a hijacked Shinkansen rigged with bombs that detonate if the train slows below 100 km/h, with a 100 billion yen ransom demand.
• Production included historic collaboration with JR East Railways, with seven live-action train runs between Tokyo and Aomori and the construction of full-sized and scale-model trains.
• The project reflects Netflix Japan’s strategy to create culturally specific content with global appeal, emphasizing authenticity and innovative storytelling.