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Chainsaw Man Reze Arc Film Streams on Prime Video From September 19

The streaming debut arrives before any Blu-ray or DVD release, making Prime Video the first home format for one of the highest-grossing anime films in recent years.

Key Facts

  • The film 'Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc' begins streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on September 19, 2026.
  • The film surpassed 29.7 billion yen in worldwide box office revenue as of June 19, 2026.
  • The film drew over 6.55 million viewers in Japan within 103 days of its September 19, 2025 theatrical release.
  • The film has not been released on Blu-ray or DVD, making Prime Video the first home release format.
  • Kenshi Yonezu's theme song 'IRIS OUT' reached 220 million music video views as of August 2026.

Reporting from 5 sources: GAME Watch (Impress), KAI-YOU, Cinema Today, Dengeki Hobby Web, and 1 more.

Chainsaw Man Reze Arc Film Streams on Prime Video From September 19

The theatrical anime film 'Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc' will begin streaming exclusively on Amazon Prime Video for Prime members starting September 19, 2026, exactly one year after its theatrical release. The announcement came from Prime Video's anime-dedicated X account on August 24, which posted the film's line 'I'll tell you everything' alongside an image of two hands wet with blue liquid. The film, produced by MAPPA and directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, was released in Japanese theaters on September 19, 2025. It surpassed 29.7 billion yen in worldwide box office revenue as of June 19, 2026, and drew more than 6.55 million viewers in Japan within its first 103 days. The film has not been released on Blu-ray or DVD, making this streaming debut the first home release. A newly drawn visual depicting Chainsaw Man and Bomb fighting against a nighttime city backdrop was unveiled with the announcement. Original creator Tatsuki Fujimoto commented that he has watched the film about seven times, calling it a strange feeling that it will now be free for Prime members.

  • Director Tatsuya Yoshihara called the streaming debut a chance to reach viewers who could not see the film in theaters, and said the "Reze Arc" carries "incredible passion from all staff members, filled with the love of many creators."
  • Yoshihara pointed out the film is set in the 1990s, an era before streaming, and said being able to watch "anytime, anywhere, according to your lifestyle" is "a huge possibility for visual works."
  • Prime Video Japan Country Manager Keisuke Oishi said it is "a great honor" to deliver the film through exclusive unlimited streaming, and invited viewers to enjoy "the story of Denji and Reze, and the surrounding characters."
  • Kenshi Yonezu's theme song "IRIS OUT" is a smash hit: its music video reached 220 million views as of August 2026, and the song took the top spot on the Billboard JAPAN 2026 first-half comprehensive chart among 11 total titles.
  • The film's ending theme is "JANE DOE" by Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada, and the insert song is "Hawatari 2 Oku Senchi (Zentai Suitei 70% Kaikin edit)" by Maximum the Hormone.
  • Screenplay is by Koji Seko, distribution is by Toho, and the voice cast includes Kikunosuke Toya as Denji, Reina Ueda as Reze, Tomori Kusunoki as Makima, Shogo Sakata as Aki Hayakawa, and Fairouz Ai as Power.
  • The first hint came August 24 from Prime Video's anime X account, which posted the line "I'll tell you everything" with an image of two hands wet with blue liquid, teasing a noon announcement for the next day.

Synthesized by Yomimono from the 5 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.

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