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    Photo courtesy of Comscore. Source: Comscore Special Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Image courtesy of Sony Pictures. © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA Sony/Crunchyroll does it again as CHAINSAW MAN – THE MOVIE: REZE ARC makes its domestic debut in the top spot in 3,003 theaters with $17.25 million for a PTA of $5,744.  The manga adaptation produced by MAPPA received phenomenal audience and critical response – earning an A CinemaScore, a 99% audience and 96% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 5-star PostTrak rating. It has already been a hit on the international stage and now hits North America with a number one debut.  The R-rated anime film bumped last week's top movie, BLACK PHONE 2, to 2nd place, and outperformed this weekend's other wide new releases, including Paramount’s REGRETTING YOU (3rd place/$12.85 million) and 20th Century Studios’ SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE (4th place/$9.1 million). The

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    Photo courtesy of Avery Guerra ©Showa Tokusatsu Monster Film Cooperation Corps Source: MVD EntertainmentSpecial Thanks to Derek Stubinski   Photo courtesy of MVD Entertainment. ©Showa Tokusatsu Monster Film Cooperation Corps MVD Entertainment is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win the new Blu-ray of WAR OF THE NINJA MONSTERS: JARON VS. GOURA (忍獣大戦記 蛇龍対號羅, Shinobu Kemono Daisenki Daryū Tai Goura, 2024). A SRS release, the kaiju movie was directed by Shinpei Hayashiya (the Reigo / Raiga / Ohga series). Two men, tired from work, visit the town of Chichibu to enjoy their favorite hobby - exploring caves. But little do they know, the town has been secretly protected by the descendants of the righteous Shinobi ninja since the Sengoku period. The two unlucky friends accidentally break a spell that awakens two colossal beasts, Jaron and Goura. The area's rival clans manipulate them into a fierce

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    Image courtesy of Toho. © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA Source: Sony Pictures EntertainmentOfficial Sites: https://chainsawman.dog/movie_reze/ (Japan), https://chainsawman.movie/ (United States) For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in CHAINSAW MAN - THE MOVIE: REZE ARC (劇場版 チェンソーマン レゼ篇, Gekijō-ban Chensō Man Reze-hen), an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues from the first season of the hugely popular anime television series. The film is scheduled to be released in North America on October 24 (moved up from the originally announced date of October 29) by Crunchyroll through Sony Pictures. Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed. As he was losing consciousness, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the

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    Image courtesy of Sony Pictures. © 2025 MAPPA/CHAINSAW MAN PROJECT ©Tatsuki Fujimoto/SHUEISHA Source: Toho Co., Ltd., Sony Pictures EntertainmentOfficial Sites: https://chainsawman.dog/movie_reze/ (Japan), https://chainsawman.movie/ (United States)Special Thanks to Kanako Sakairi For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in CHAINSAW MAN - THE MOVIE: REZE ARC (劇場版 チェンソーマン レゼ篇, Gekijō-ban Chensō Man Reze-hen), an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues from the first season of the hugely popular anime television series. CHAINSAW MAN – THE MOVIE: REZE ARC was released in Japan on September 19, 2025, by Toho. The film opened in select Asian markets on September 24, and is scheduled to be released in North America on October 24 (moved up from the originally announced date of October 29) by Crunchyroll through Sony Pictures. The following CHAINSAW MAN - THE MOVIE: REZE ARC images and text are taken from Japanese and English press materials provided by Toho and

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    Photo courtesy of capelight pictures. Source: capelight pictures press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.capelight.de/project-genesisSpecial Thanks to Richard Stafford   Photo courtesy of capelight pictures. Today capelight pictures announced the U.S. release of the visually stunning, genre-bending Thai sci-fi fantasy adventure PROJECT GENESIS (ตาคลี เจเนซิส, Taklee Genesis, 2024), available on digital platforms and in physical formats (UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD) on October 21, 2025. Directed by visionary Thai filmmaker Chookiat Sakveerakul (13 BELOVED, LOVE OF SIAM), the film is a breathtaking, high-concept journey that fuses time-travel science fiction with kaiju monsters, dinosaurs, cavemen, and zombies—a bold cinematic mashup that spans over 7,000 years of history. Project Genesis stars Paula Taylor (THE PARALLEL), Peter Corp Dyrendal (FABULOUS 30), Wanarat Ratsameerat (JACK & JOKER), and Nutthacha Jessica Padovan (DEATH WHISPERER 2). It was written by Chookiat Sakveerakul, Thanamas Dhalerngsuk, and Sorawit Muangkaew, and produced by Monaiya Tharasak, Nakorn

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    Photo courtesy of Third Window Films. © Shunichiro Miki Source: Third Window Films press release Special Thanks to Adam Torel Photo courtesy of Third Window Films. © Shunichiro Miki Third Window Films is pleased to announce the Blu-ray release of Toshiaki Toyoda’s THE WARPED FOREST (あさっての森 , Asatte no Mori , 2011) on September 29, 2025. Directed by Shunichiro Miki, the follow-up to the 2005 cult classic FUNKY FOREST: THE FIRST CONTACT (ナイスの森: The First Contact, Naisu no Mori: The First Contact) is also the lead actress debut of SHOGUN star Fumi Nikaido. Six years after directors Shunichiro Miki, Katsuhito Ishii and Hajime Ishimine teamed up to deliver FUNKY FOREST, Shunichiro Miki, flying solo this time, is back to deliver THE WARPED FOREST, a film full of nipple guitars, giant store owners, wiener guns and the Pinkie Pankie monster.   Running Time: 82 Minutes 

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    Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. ⓒIshimori Productions Inc. and Toei Company Ltd. Source: Shout! StudiosOfficial Sites: https://www.kamen-rider-official.com/zeztz/, https://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/zeztz/ (Japan)Streaming Sites: https://www.youtube.com/@shoutstudios/streams, https://www.youtube.com/@tokushoutsu/streams Special Thanks to Ari Schonfeld and Isabella Brock  Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. ⓒIshimori Productions Inc. and Toei Company Ltd. Toei's latest Kamen Rider television series, KAMEN RIDER ZEZTZ (仮面ライダーゼッツ, Kamen Raidā Zettsu), will debut exclusively on Shout! TV in the US beginning this Saturday, September 7th. Each week new episodes will debut on Shout! Studios and TokuSHOUTsu’s YouTube pages Saturday at 7:30pm PT, and play continuously through Monday. There will be a replay of episodes Friday at 5pm PT. From KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE (仮面ライダーゼロワン, Kamen Raidā Zerowan, 2019-20) to the recently concluded television series KAMEN RIDER GAVV (仮面ライダーガヴ, Kamen Raidā Gavu, 2024-25), the "Reiwa Kamen Riders" have brilliantly ushered in a new era. Now KAMEN RIDER ZEZTZ will follow those shows with a new hero who will fight to save

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    Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee Source: GKIDS Special Thanks to Rae D'Agnillo Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©Yukinobu Tatsu/SHUEISHA, DANDADAN Production Committee As DAN DA DAN soars into its second half, a new teaser has been revealed, featuring the debut of the much beloved gentleman Kinta Sakata. During the hit series’ panel at Anime NYC, Bryce Papenbrook (ATTACK ON TITAN, DEMON SLAYER) was additionally revealed as the English-language voice of Kinta Sakata. This comes on the heels of the original Japanese language teaser, and new key visual released this past Thursday, which revealed Daichi Fujiwara as the original Japanese language voice.  As the season moves to it second half, fans can look forward to a buck-wild final few episodes, centering on the chaotic oncoming kaiju battle, as well as introductions to many colorful new additions, and subsequent romantic tensions, to Momo

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    © khara / Project Eva. © khara / EVA Production Committee © khara Acclaimed First & Second Installments of the “Rebuild of Evangelion” Franchise Source: Shout! Studios press releaseSpecial Thanks to Lauren Blum   GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning producer and distributor of artist-driven and award-winning animation, has unveiled the details for October 21st Blu-ray™ releases of the beloved, award-winning films EVANGELION:1.11 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE. and EVANGELION:2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE. Each release contains several bonus features, including a 16-page booklet inside EVANGELION:1.11 YOU ARE (NOT) ALONE., and a 20-page booklet inside EVANGELION:2.22 YOU CAN (NOT) ADVANCE. Both films will also be made available on all major digital platforms on September 16th. The releases will be distributed by Shout! Studios, a Radial Entertainment company, and are available for pre-order.  Created by Hideaki Anno, the NEON GENESIS EVANGELION franchise is considered one of the most influential

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    Photo courtesy of BANDAI CARD GAMES. ©Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation ©BANDAI Fans Invited to Apply Now to Join the 10,000 Players Around the Globe Expected to Participate in the Testing Source: BANDAI CARD GAMES press releaseOfficial Site: digimon-alysion.com/en/ Special Thanks to Scott Barretto BANDAI CARD GAMES announced today to fans everywhere the official opening of applications for its closed beta test of DIGIMON ALYSION, the highly anticipated mobile game currently under development for Android and iOS devices. On the heels of last year’s global 25th anniversary celebration of the Digimon anime, Digimon Alysion was initially revealed this past March during the Digimon Con 2025 live stream event and will bring the exhilaration of the DIGIMON CARD GAME to smartphones for the first time. This successful trading card game is based on the Digimon franchise, which started in 1997 with the “Digital Monster (Digimon)” LCD toy. The DIGIMON

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    Source: Sparke Films, Fathom Events Official Site: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/primitive-war/Special Thanks to Avery Guerra Photo courtesy of Fathom Events. PRIMITIVE WAR comes to theatres across the USA and Australia August 21 2025, proudly presented by Fathom Entertainment and Rialto Distribution, followed by release worldwide. From director Luke Sparke comes PRIMITIVE WAR based on the popular novel 'The Primitive War' by Ethan Pettus. Starring Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, Nick Wechsler, and Jeremy Piven. Vietnam. 1968. A recon unit known as Vulture Squad is sent to an isolated jungle valley to uncover the fate of a missing Green Beret platoon. They soon discover they are not alone. Sparke Films in association with Let it be Entertainment and producers Carly Sparke, Carmel Imrie, Luke Sparke, Geoff Imrie and Alex Becconsall presents PRIMITIVE WAR. An action-packed war film that pits battle hardened soldiers against the greatest predators that ever

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    Photo courtesy of Sparke Films. Source: Fathom Events press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.fathomentertainment.com/releases/primitive-war/Special Thanks to Avery Guerra Photo courtesy of Fathom Events. Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, announced today the company will distribute to theatres nationwide director Luke Sparke’s latest film, PRIMITIVE WAR Receiving one million trailer views within the first 24 hours of its debut, the highly anticipated dinosaur Vietnam War film will be at San Diego Comic-Con on July 25. Featuring Ryan Kwanten (TRUE BLOOD), Tricia Helfer (BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, LUCIFER), Nick Wechsler (THE BOYS) and Jeremy Piven (ENTOURAGE, OLD SCHOOL), the film will come to theatres nationwide beginning August 21. The film also includes a slew of ensemble talent including Anthony Ingruber (AGE OF ADALINE, INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY), Aaron Glenane (INTERCEPTOR, DANGER CLOSE), Carlos Sanson Jr (BUMP, LEGACIES), Ana Thu Nguyen (MORTAL KOMBAT

    SciFi Japan is pleased to share a preview of the KAMEN RIDER GAVV & NO.1 SENTAI GOZYUGER DOUBLE HERO SUMMER MOVIE 2025 theatrical double feature -- direct from Toei! Photo courtesy of Toei. ⓒGavv・Gozyuger Movie Production Committee ⓒIshimori Pro・TV Asahi・ADK EM・Toei ⓒTV Asahi・Toei AG・Toei

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    SciFi Japan is pleased to share a preview of the KAMEN RIDER GAVV & NO.1 SENTAI GOZYUGER DOUBLE HERO SUMMER MOVIE 2025 theatrical double feature -- direct from Toei! Photo courtesy of Toei. ⓒGavv・Gozyuger Movie Production Committee ⓒIshimori Pro・TV Asahi・ADK EM・Toei ⓒTV Asahi・Toei AG・Toei Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://gavv-gozyuger-25movie.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Masahiro Yamamoto A SciFi JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Toei Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with press notes, promotional artwork, and photo galleries for their latest Super Sentai/Kamen Rider theatrical release, which was first announced this spring with the advance title KAMEN RIDER GAVV & NO.1 SENTAI GOZYUGER DOUBLE HERO SUMMER MOVIE 2025 (仮面ライダーガヴ＆ナンバーワン戦隊ゴジュウジャー　Wヒーロー夏映画2025, Kamen Raidā Gavu & Nanbā Wan Sentai Gojūjā W-Hīrō Natsu Eiga 2025). The double feature now has separate titles for each of its segments.   Photo courtesy of Toei. ⓒGavv・Gozyuger Movie Production Committee ⓒIshimori Pro・TV Asahi・ADK EM・Toei ⓒTV Asahi・Toei AG・Toei

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    A cat from outer space teams up with a young alien girl to fight an alien that possesses people Source: MVD Entertainment, 88 Films Special Thanks to Derek Stubinski Photo courtesy of 88 Films and MVD Entertainment. On August 26th, 88 Films proudly presents the North American Blu-ray debut of the Hong Kong Sci-Fi cult classic, THE CAT (衛斯理之老貓, Wèisīlǐ Zhī Lǎomāo, 1992), in a limited edition release featuring a high-definition transfer loaded with bonus content. In this adaptation of the novel Old Cat by Ni Kuang, a cat from outer space teams up with a young alien girl and her knight, along with an adventure novelist named Wisely, to fight a murderous alien that possesses people. Director Ngai Choi Lam (RIKI-OH: THE STORY OF RICKY, EROTIC GHOST STORY) unleashes a cosmic blend of sci-fi and action, complete with a gravity-defying junkyard battle between a cat and a

    The vampire Ranmaru Mori (Ryo Yoshizawa) struggles to protect his perfect meal in the manga adaptation BABANBA BANBAN VAMPIRE. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. ©️2025 Babanba Banban Vampire Film Partners © Hiromasa Okushima (Akita Shoten) 2022

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    The vampire Ranmaru Mori (Ryo Yoshizawa) struggles to protect his perfect meal in the manga adaptation BABANBA BANBAN VAMPIRE. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. ©️2025 Babanba Banban Vampire Film Partners © Hiromasa Okushima (Akita Shoten) 2022 Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://movies.shochiku.co.jp/bababa-eiga/ (Japan)   Theatrical poster. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. ©️2025 Babanba Banban Vampire Film Partners © Hiromasa Okushima (Akita Shoten) 2022 Shochiku has provided information and photos for their new film, BABANBA BANBAN VAMPIRE (ババンババンバンバンパイア, Baban Baban Ban Banpaia), based on the manga Baban Baban Ban Vampire* by Hiromasa Okushima. The movie opened in Japan on Friday, July 4, 2025  (postponed from the rpreviously scheduled February 14th release) and will have its North American Premiere on Sunday, July 27 at the New York Asian Film Festival.   Synopsis Ranmaru Mori (Ryo Yoshizawa) works at a public bath, but

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    Source: Pony Canyon press releaseOfficial Site: https://wata-tabe.com/ (Japan)Official X: @wttb_tb https://twitter.com/wttb_tbSpecial Thanks to Wenbo Jiang and Andrew Nguyen    Image courtesy of Pony Canyon. ©2024 Sai Naekawa/KADOKAWA/Project Watatabe Pony Canyon has revealed the “Global Visual” and a special trailer for the upcoming anime series, THIS MONSTER WANTS TO EAT ME (私を喰べたい、ひとでなし, Watashi o Tabetai, Hito de Nashi). A beautiful yet heart-wrenching tale of a girl and a monster, the anime is based on the manga of the same name, which was selected in the Unique Story/Art category of “You Should Read This Manga 2025” powered by MyAnimeList. THIS MONSTER WANTS TO EAT MEhas also been drawing worldwide attention, with a panel exhibition confirmed for PONY CANYON MATSURI 2025 at Japan Expo in Paris, France and two convention appearances in the United States. View the new English subtitled trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceqiPZVWbD4   ■ Story "I've come to eat

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    Photo courtesy of Barbican. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Official Site: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/series/all-kaiju-attack-earth-sosSpecial Thanks to Steven Sloss The Barbican Centre in London is hosting a series of classic kaiju movie screenings that will run from mid September until early December. Each of the five films will be introduced by a genre expert. Tickets are now on sale (click on the movie titles for direct links to purchase tickets). Read on for details...    ALL KAIJU ATTACK: EARTH SOS! Sat 20 Sep — Wed 10 Dec 2025 Barbican CentreSilk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS, United Kingdom  Tickets and more information are available at: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2025/series/all-kaiju-attack-earth-sos    All hail Godzilla, King of the Monsters – and eco-warrior? Through a selection of diverse Japanese monster movies, London’s Barbican Centre explores how kaiju carnage connects to our relationship with the natural world. From

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    Photo courtesy of Utopia and Justin Cook PR. ©PLAN A Source: UtopiaOfficial Site: https://hotspringsharkattackfilm.com/Special Thanks to Justin Cook Photo courtesy of Utopia and Justin Cook PR. ©PLAN A  Utopia Distribution has announced the official release of the acclaimed shark film Hot Spring Shark Attack. Utopia will bring HOT SPRING SHARK ATTACK (温泉シャーク, Onsen Shāku, 2024) to select theaters and major streaming and cable platforms on July 11. The film premiered at the 2024 Tokyo International Shark Film Festival, where it took home the Audience Award, and was released in Japan and other international territories last year. HOT SPRING SHARK ATTACK will debut for special previews at various Alamo Drafthouse locations on Wednesday, July 9. The film will officially open theatrically for extended runs and special engagements Friday, July 11, including Los Angeles and New York City. The same day, audiences across North America will be

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    Source: The Asylum Special Thanks to Avery Guerra Photo courtesy of The Asylum. ©2025 Asylum, All Rights Reserved.   JURASSIC REBORN, The Asylum's latest MockBuster, is now available from digital platforms. The movie will also be availble in select theaters this Friday.   View the trailer here.     SYNOPSIS When cutting-edge research leads to the creation of living dinosaurs, a team of scientists on a secluded island must risk their lives to prevent the rapidly growing creatures from escaping and attacking the mainland.   Digital Release: 6/24/25 Theatrical Release: 6/27/25   THEATER LIST   Laemmle Monica Flim Center (Santa Monica, CA) Aurora Cineplex (Roswell, GA) Film Noir Cinema (Brooklyn, NY) Hickory Ridge Cinemas (Brunswick, OH) Trylon Cinema (Minneapolis, MN)   CREDITS  

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    Source: Crunchyroll press release There are only a few more weeks left of the spring anime season, and things are about to heat up when Crunchyroll kicks off the summer with more than 40 new and returning series premiering in July, with new episodes simulcast every week from Japan.   CRUNCHYROLL SUMMER 2025 ANIME CALENDAR [US/CAN] JUNE 28    Image courtesy of Crunchyroll. TAKOPI’S ORIGINAL SIN (ENISHIYA) Six-episode limited series A Happy alien, Takopi, lands on Earth with one mission: to spread happiness! When he meets Shizuka, a lonely fourth grader, he vows to bring back her smile using his magical Happy Gadgets. But as he uncovers the pain in her life, Takopi learns that true happiness may require more than gadgets. (Official Trailer)                     

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