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Live-Action Kaiji Film Returns After 7 Years with Kaiji: Jinsei Revenge Game, Opening January 2026

The fourth live-action Kaiji film, titled Kaiji: Jinsei Revenge Game (Kaiji: Life Revenge Game), has been officially announced for release in Japan in January 2026, seven years after the previous entry in the series. The film will feature Tatsuya Fujiwara reprising the lead role and will introduce Hyodo Kazuya, the son of the Teiai chairman, as a new antagonist. A teaser visual and first-look footage have been released, with the film promising an updated version of the iconic steel beam crossing sequence using the latest technology.

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What we know

  • The film is titled Kaiji: Jinsei Revenge Game and is set for a January 2026 theatrical release in Japan
  • It is the fourth live-action Kaiji film, arriving seven years after the third installment
  • Tatsuya Fujiwara returns to star as the protagonist Kaiji
  • New villain Hyodo Kazuya, son of the Teiai Group chairman, will appear as a key antagonist
  • An updated version of the iconic steel beam crossing challenge, incorporating modern technology, will be featured
  • A teaser visual and early promotional footage have been officially unveiled

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