Tatsuki Fujimoto's hit manga Chainsaw Man saw its first theatrical anime, "Chainsaw Man Reze Arc," hit screens in Japan and Taiwan, with its Japanese box office steadily closing in on the 10 billion yen mark.
Today, December 21st, at the Jump Festa 2026 stage event, officials dropped a massive bombshell: "Chainsaw Man Assassins Arc" is officially in production! This new installment will pick up directly after the currently screening "Chainsaw Man Reze Arc" movie, continuing the story. Details on its broadcast format or release date are still under wraps.
While many fans were hoping the buzz from "Chainsaw Man Reze Arc" would pave the way for a second season of the TV anime, the official announcement didn't specify if "Chainsaw Man Assassins Arc" will be another movie or a TV series. Looks like we'll have to wait for more official updates!
They also unleashed a new teaser visual and PV, setting an incredibly tense mood with its focus on "assassins eyeing Denji's heart." The PV opens with Makima sitting alone in a movie theater, then cuts to Denji and the very assassins after his heart, before dramatically revealing the words: "Chainsaw Man Assassins Arc Production Confirmed."
Meanwhile, "Chainsaw Man Reze Arc," which is nearing the end of its theatrical run, has racked up an astounding 6.31 million viewers and over 9.65 billion yen at the box office in just 91 days (September 19 to December 18). Its success isn't limited to Japan; it's been a massive hit in over 100 countries and regions, including Korea and the US, proving its incredible global momentum.
How the "Assassins Arc" will pick up the story next has fans absolutely buzzing with anticipation!