The movie, licensed by Dragami Games, is being positioned as an R‑rated action comedy that takes place before the events of the 2012 game, following high‑school cheerleader Juliet Starling as she battles a zombie outbreak at San Romero High.
Juliet, a member of a legendary family of zombie hunters, must fight through the undead to protect her friends, family and boyfriend Nick, a premise the producers say will blend the game’s irreverent tone with a fresh, cinematic twist.
An international production team is assembling the film, including 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 expressed excitement, saying the project represents “another important step” for the franchise and highlights the collaboration with an experienced global team. Franke added that the film will stay true to the series’ “attitude, irreverence, and glorious excess” while standing on its own for newcomers.
Lollipop Chainsaw, originally released in 2012, has sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide and has cultivated a dedicated fan base. A remastered edition, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, launched two years ago, and a new video‑game entry along with an animated series are slated for release later this year.
The producers say the film is part of a broader strategy to build a globally recognized entertainment franchise out of Asian IP, aiming to reach audiences beyond the game’s existing fan community.