Overview

• Bullet Train Explosion, a modern reimagining of the 1975 film The Bullet Train, is now streaming globally on Netflix.
• Directed by Shinji Higuchi, the film features a bomb-rigged Shinkansen that will explode if it slows below 100 km/h, creating a tense race against time.
• The production achieved unprecedented collaboration with JR East, using real Shinkansen trains, full-sized replicas, and scale models for authenticity.
• Starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, the film explores themes of teamwork and moral dilemmas, while also showcasing stunning visual effects and practical filmmaking techniques.
• The release highlights Netflix Japan’s strategy to spotlight locally rooted stories with global appeal, celebrating its 10th anniversary in the Japanese market.