Chainsaw Man Season 2 Release Tracker
This is a living Chainsaw Man Season 2 release tracker, updated as news drops: current status, the full announcement timeline, what the season will cover, English dub info and where to watch when it airs. Everything is sourced from official announcements and checked against two independent outlets — last verified June 12, 2026.
📅 Expected release
Our honest read: Expect a proper trailer and possibly a release window at MAPPA's 15th Anniversary event on June 19, 2026. The Assassins Arc is reported to be a TV season rather than another film, but MAPPA hasn't officially confirmed the format. Since it's absent from all 2026 seasonal charts and was only announced in December 2025, a 2027 premiere (possibly early-to-mid 2027, riding the Reze movie momentum) is the honest expectation.
🗞️ What we know — announcement timeline
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 28, 2022 | Season 1 (12 episodes, MAPPA) finished airing, adapting manga chapters 1-38. |
| December 17, 2023 | Continuation announced at Jump Festa '24 — later revealed to be the Reze Arc theatrical film, not a TV season. |
| September 19, 2025 | 'Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc' opened in Japan; #1 for seven consecutive weekends at the Japanese box office. |
| October 24, 2025 | Reze Arc opened in US/Canada (sub and dub) via Crunchyroll/Sony, winning its opening weekend with ~$18M; final gross ~$191.4M worldwide — one of the highest-grossing Japanese films ever. |
| December 21, 2025 | At Jump Festa '26, the Assassins Arc (Shikaku-hen) anime was officially announced with MAPPA returning, plus a teaser visual and PV. Release date, format and cast not yet revealed. |
| April 30, 2026 | Reze Arc movie began streaming worldwide on Crunchyroll (excluding Japan and France), subbed and dubbed. |
| June 6, 2026 | MAPPA confirmed new information on Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc will be revealed at its 15th Anniversary event on June 19, 2026. |
📖 What it will cover
The announced project adapts the International Assassins arc (manga chapters ~53-71): after Denji's fights go public, hit squads from around the world descend on Japan to take Chainsaw Man's heart. It's one of the manga's most hyped stretches — Quanxi (the 'First Devil Hunter') debuts, and it builds to the legendary multi-stage Santa Claus fight. If the season runs longer, it could push toward the Gun Devil and Control Devil arcs that close Part 1 at chapter 97.
🔚 Where the Reze Arc movie ended
The film adapts the Bomb Girl arc, manga chapters 39-52, ending around chapter 52 — Denji waiting at the cafe while Makima intercepts Reze, plus the Typhoon Devil battle. A few manga scenes were trimmed for pacing.
Keep reading: Continue reading from chapter 52/53 (Vol. 7). The Assassins Arc covers roughly chapters 53-71; manga Part 1 ended at chapter 97, and Part 2 (Academy Saga) is serialized in Shonen Jump+ and recently passed chapter 232.
🎙️ English dub
The Reze Arc movie got a full English dub day-one in Western theaters (October 24, 2025; Ryan Colt Levy as Denji) and launched on Crunchyroll April 30, 2026 subbed AND dubbed. Season 1's dub also ran on Crunchyroll shortly behind the sub — expect the same simuldub treatment for the Assassins Arc.
📺 Where to watch
- Crunchyroll (Season 1 + Reze Arc movie, sub & dub; worldwide excl. Japan/France)
❓ FAQ
Is Chainsaw Man Season 2 officially confirmed?
Yes. 'Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc' was officially announced by MAPPA at Jump Festa '26 on December 21, 2025, with a teaser visual and PV, as the direct continuation of the Reze Arc movie. No release date yet.
Do I need to watch the Reze Arc movie before Season 2?
Yes — the movie is canon and mandatory. It adapts manga chapters 39-52, bridging Season 1's ending (chapter 38) directly into the Assassins Arc that Season 2 covers.
What will Season 2 adapt?
The International Assassins arc (manga chapters ~53-71): global hitmen hunt Denji for Chainsaw Man's heart, introducing Quanxi and culminating in the Santa Claus battle.
Where can I stream the Reze Arc movie?
On Crunchyroll worldwide (except Japan and France) since April 30, 2026, in both subbed and dubbed versions.
Will Season 2 have an English dub?
Nothing announced yet, but it's effectively guaranteed: Season 1 had a Crunchyroll simuldub and the Reze movie got a day-one theatrical dub plus a dubbed Crunchyroll release.
When will Chainsaw Man Season 2 actually air?
No date as of June 12, 2026. New info drops at MAPPA's 15th anniversary event on June 19, 2026; with no 2026 slot, 2027 is the realistic premiere window.
📚 Sources
Sourced from: Anime News Network — Assassins Arc announcement · Crunchyroll News · CBR — MAPPA 15th anniversary event. Last verified June 12, 2026.