{"id":852807,"date":"2026-09-19T03:12:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T03:12:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/852807\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T03:12:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T03:12:15","slug":"lollipop-chainsaw-feature-film-of-cult-japanese-video-game-coming","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/852807\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Lollipop Chainsaw&#8217;: Feature Film Of Cult Japanese Video Game Coming"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tEXCLUSIVE: Cult Japanese video game <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/tag\/lollipop-chainsaw\/\" id=\"auto-tag_lollipop-chainsaw\" data-tag=\"lollipop-chainsaw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lollipop Chainsaw<\/a> is heading to the big screen. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDeadline can reveal that a live action feature version is in the works as the game\u2019s creators look to establish \u201ca new model for building globally recognized entertainment franchises from Asia.\u201d The latest Lollipop Chainsaw video game launches soon alongside an animated series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tSet before the events of the original game and envisioned as an R-rated action comedy, the Lollipop Chainsaw film follows protagonist Juliet Starling, a San Romero High School cheerleader born into a legendary family of zombie hunters. When a catastrophic zombie outbreak engulfs her school, Juliet must fight her way through the undead to save her friends, protect her family, and somehow keep her boyfriend Nick close \u2013 even if doing so ultimately requires some highly unconventional arrangements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tUnveiled today at the <a href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/tag\/tokyo-game-show\/\" id=\"auto-tag_tokyo-game-show\" data-tag=\"tokyo-game-show\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tokyo Game Show<\/a>, the movie comes under license from Dragami Games and is being put together by an international creative and production team comprising Nada Holdings boss Joe Teng (As One), former ZDF Studios drama boss Robert Franke and his Orange Chariot indie, Throne Inc MD Takafumi Yuki, Ambitious Entertainment\u2019s Kirk Shaw and Non Stop TV\u2019s Patricio Rabuffetti.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tReleased in 2012, Lollipop Chainsaw has over the years become a cult hit that has sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide. A remastered edition, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, came out two years ago.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tDragami Games President Shohei Sato said: \u201cWe are truly excited to see our vision take another important step with the franchise\u2019s first live-action feature film. We are especially pleased to be working with such an experienced and passionate international team\u2014 one that understands what makes Lollipop Chainsaw special while embracing the opportunity to create something new.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto     \">\n\tFranke added: \u201cWe are making a film that feels unmistakably true to the spirit of Lollipop Chainsaw while standing completely on its own. Longtime fans will recognize the attitude, irreverence, and glorious excess they love, while newcomers can simply enjoy an unforgettable action-horror comedy. Our ambition is to create a film that entertains audiences everywhere, whether they\u2019ve played the game or not.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"EXCLUSIVE: Cult Japanese video game Lollipop Chainsaw is heading to the big screen. 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