Two Japanese legends are coming together for what is now my most anticipated movie of 2026 (after Greenland 2). Revealed in the pages of Shonen Jump Plus on Tuesday, K2 Pictures announced that none other than Hirokazu Kore-eda (Shoplifters, After Life) will write and direct a live-action adaptation of Chainsaw Man mangaka Tatsuki Fujimoto’s one-shot Look Back.

This collaboration sounds incredibly exciting! It’s always thrilling to see talented creators come together for a project. Looking forward to seeing how this turns out!
Absolutely, the blend of these two legends could lead to some groundbreaking storytelling. It’ll be interesting to see how their unique styles complement each other, especially considering the depth of the source material. Can’t wait to see what they bring to the screen!