The movie, described as an R‑rated action comedy, is set before the events of the 2012 game and follows Juliet Starling, a San Romero High School cheerleader born into a legendary family of zombie hunters, as a catastrophic outbreak forces her to battle the undead, protect her friends and family, and keep her boyfriend Nick close under increasingly unconventional circumstances.
The project is being produced under license from Dragami Games and is being assembled by a cross‑border team that includes Nada Holdings chief Joe Teng, former ZDF Studios drama head Robert Franke and his Orange Chariot indie, Throne Inc managing director Takafumi Yuki, Ambitious Entertainment’s Kirk Shaw and Non Stop TV’s Patricio Rabuffetti.
Dragami Games President Shohei Sato said the studio is “truly excited to see our vision take another important step with the franchise’s first live‑action feature film” and praised the international team for understanding what makes Lollipop Chainsaw special while embracing the chance to create something new. Franke added that the film will stay “unmistakably true to the spirit of Lollipop Chainsaw while standing completely on its own,” promising both longtime fans and newcomers an “unforgettable action‑horror comedy.”
Lollipop Chainsaw, released in 2012, has grown into a cult hit that has sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide. A remastered edition, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, launched two years ago, and the franchise is now expanding with a new video‑game entry and an animated series slated for release later this year.
The producers say the film is part of a broader strategy to establish a new model for building globally recognized entertainment franchises from Asia, aiming to turn the beloved game into a multi‑platform property that can reach audiences beyond the gaming community.