©2025 "The Exit 8" Film Production Committee

The upcoming feature film Exit 8, starring Kazunari Ninomiya and directed by Genki Kawamura, has been officially selected for the Midnight Screenings section of the 78th Cannes Film Festival.
Based on the hit video game that has attracted worldwide attention for its live-action adaptation, Exit 8 features VFX work by our team.

The Exit 8 is a theatrical survival thriller that traps audiences in an endlessly looping labyrinth.
The film is based on the hit indie game The Exit 8, created solely by indie game developer KOTAKE CREATE in 2023. The game surpassed 1.5 million downloads worldwide and quickly became a global phenomenon, captivating players with its unique gameplay centered on spotting subtle "anomalies" while escaping an infinite loop.

Since the live-action adaptation was announced, fans around the world have been asking the same question: "How can The Exit 8 possibly be turned into a live-action film?" The first footage, released in December last year, featured the mysterious "Walking Man" (Yamato Kochi) in his signature suit, leaving audiences worldwide stunned.
Shrouded in mystery, The Exit 8 promises a completely new kind of cinematic entertainment. The film opens in Japan on August 29, 2025.


◇ TREE VFX Staff Credit
VFX Supervisor: Seiji Masamoto
VFX Technical Director: Koji Ogiso
VFX Producer: Masahiro Nose
VFX Artists: Masashi Ueno, Kyohei Hara, Yuji Kojima, Ai Kikuta, Shunri Tanaka, Ryo Shimizu, Michiko Kato, Ayano Omura, Bae Hyeona, Shin Dabin, Taichi Hashimoto, Ichinari Kudo
Compositors: Yura Nakamura, Ryohei Kurogi, Sakiyo Yamaguchi, Kei Notaguchi, Kentaro Tsukahara, Sahara Ogata, Yoshihiro Miura, Kohei Yakuwa, Hiromichi Orihata, Kaho Magome, Yosuke Nishiguchi, Akinori Nishida, Takayuki Fujita 

<Trailer>

<Story>
Do not overlook anything out of the ordinary. 
If you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately. 
If you don’t, carry on. 
Then leave from Exit 8.


<Film Overview>
Title: Exit 8
Release Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
Based on the video game: "Exit 8" by KOTAKE CREATE
Distributor: TOHO CO., LTD.
Director: Genki Kawamura
Screenplay: Kentaro Hirase, Genki Kawamura
Music: Yasutaka Nakata (CAPSULE), Shohei Amimori
Cast:The Lost Man: Kazunari Ninomiya, The Walking Man: Yamato Kochi
Production Companies: STORY inc., AOI Pro.
Official Website: https://exit8-movie.toho.co.jp/
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