Bullet Train Explosion OTT Release Date: 4 things to know before you watch Shinji Higuchi's Japanese action thriller

Bullet Train Explosion OTT release date: A gripping blend of nostalgia and modern action, this 2025 Japanese thriller reimagines the 1975 classic The Bullet Train with high-stakes drama and cutting-edge visuals. Shot using actual bullet trains and real locations, the film promises an intense, immersive experience as it gears up for its OTT debut. Here's what you need to know about the movie before watching it online.

1. Where to watch Bullet Train Explosion

Bullet Train Explosion will be streaming on Netflix.

2. When to watch Bullet Train Explosion

You can watch Bullet Train Explosion on April 23, 2025.

3. Bullet Train Explosion plot summary

The plot follows the Hayabusa No. 60 Shinkansen, a high-speed train heading toward Tokyo, thrown into chaos after a chilling phone threat.

A terrorist warns the Shinkansen Control Center that a bomb on board will explode if the train slows below 100 km/h.

With a massive ransom demand of 100 billion yen, the authorities scramble to outsmart the bomber and protect the lives of everyone on board.

4. Bullet Train Explosion cast and crew

Bullet Train Explosion stars Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Kanata Hosoda, Non, Jun Kaname, Machiko Ono, Hana Toyoshima, Daisuke Kuroda, Satoshi Matsuo, Suzuka Ohgo, Matsuya Onoe, Naomasa Musaka, Pierre Taki, Bando Yajuro and Takumi Saitoh.

The film is directed by Shinji Higuchi and is based on The Bullet Train, originally directed by Junya Sato and produced by Toei.

The project is produced by Kota Ishizuka, with Kensei Mori serving as the line producer. Katsuro Onoue takes on the role of associate director, while the screenplay is written by Kazuhiro Nakagawa and Norichika Oba.

The music for the film is composed by Taisei Iwasaki and Yuma Yamaguchi.

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