Cult classic Lollipop Chainsaw gets an R-rated live action movie
Dragami Games announced a live-action Lollipop Chainsaw movie prequel at Tokyo Game Show 2026. The adaptation will be an R-rated action comedy.
Key Takeaways
- A live-action film adaptation of Lollipop Chainsaw was announced by Dragami Games at Tokyo Game Show 2026.
- The movie will be an R-rated action comedy acting as a prequel to the original game.
- An international production team is attached, but casting and release dates have not yet been revealed.
Lollipop Chainsaw fans have more than the upcoming Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back game to look forward to. Just like the new game, Dragami Games has another surprise in store, announcing at Tokyo Game Show 2026 that the cult Japanese video game is being adapted into a live-action film. And true to the series’ nature, the movie will be an R-rated action comedy set before the events of the original game.
Lollipop Chainsaw Is Heading to the Big Screen
The announcement gives the Lollipop Chainsaw franchise another way to reach audiences, this time outside of games. According to Deadline, Dragami Games revealed that the live-action feature is in development during Tokyo Game Show 2026, with the story planned as a prequel to the original game.
That setup gives the filmmakers some room to explore the world before Juliet Starling’s zombie-slaying adventure begins. While the exact story has not been revealed, fans can expect the film to carry the series’ familiar mix of action, horror and comedy.
The R rating also fits naturally with what Lollipop Chainsaw has always been. The game is known for its violent zombie action, outrageous humor and deliberately over-the-top style, so the film has plenty of material to work with when bringing that tone into live action.
The movie is being put together by a team with experience across the international film and television industries. The project includes Nada Holdings boss Joe Teng, former ZDF Studios drama boss Robert Franke and his indie company Orange Chariot, Throne Inc managing director Takafumi Yuki, Ambitious Entertainment’s Kirk Shaw and Non Stop TV’s Patricio Rabuffetti.
There is still a lot that remains unknown. Dragami Games has not shared casting information, a director, a release date or further story details for the film. So while this is some really exciting news, let’s get excited with the game first as Lollipop Chainsaw 2 Back2Back is slated for release in 2027.
Going back to the film, who do you want to see play Juliet Starling?
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