Exit 8 Movie (2025): Release Date, Cast, Story, Photos, Trailer & Everything You Need to Know
Exit 8 Trailer, Teaser & Videos
Exit 8 Poster & Photos
Exit 8 Movie Details
| Original title | 8番出口 |
| Also known as | 8ban Deguchi |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
| Genres | Horror, Mystery, Thriller |
| Release date | May 19, 2025 (Cannes) August 29, 2025 (Japan) |
| Running time | 1hr 35min |
| Starring | Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kôchi, Naru Asanuma |
| Directed by | Genki Kawamura |
| Written by | Genki Kawamura, Kentaro Hirase |
| Produced by | Yoshihiro Furusawa, Minami Ichikawa, Taichi Itô, Genki Kawamura, Taichi Ueda, Kenji Yamada |
| Cinematography by | Keisuke Imamura |
| Edited by | Sakura Seya |
| Music by | Shouhei Amimori, Yasutaka Nakata |
| Filming locations | Tokyo, Japan |
| Production Company | AOI Promotion, Story, Toho |
| Distributor | Toho |
About Exit 8 Movie
The upcoming Japanese psychological horror film Exit 8 (8番出口) is an adaptation of the viral indie game of the same name, developed by KOTAKE CREATE. The game, released in November 2023, gained popularity for its minimalist yet unsettling gameplay, where players navigate an endless underground passageway, identifying anomalies to progress.
The fim is directed by Genki Kawamura, known for his work on Your Name and Suzum and written by Genki Kawamura, and Kentaro Hirase. It stars Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kôchi, and Naru Asanuma in the lead roles. The film is produce by Yoshihiro Furusawa, Minami Ichikawa, Taichi Itô, Genki Kawamura, Taichi Ueda and Kenji Yamada and made by AOI Promotion, Story and Toho. The film is scheduled for release in Japan on August 29, 2025.
Exit 8 has garnered international attention, with over 15 international sales secured through the Berlin Film Festival’s film market, despite limited plot details being disclosed. Its selection for the Cannes Film Festival’s Midnight Screening section places it among notable genre films, highlighting its global appeal.
Exit 8 Cast & Characters
- Kazunari Ninomiya as Lost Man
- Yamato Kôchi as Walking Man
- Naru Asanuma
- Kotone Hanase
- Nana Komatsu
Exit 8 Storyline (Plot)
A man gets lost in an underground passage. He follows the “guide” through the passage, but one after another, strange things happen to him. Is this space real? Or an illusion? Will the man be able to escape the passage?
Exit 8 Movie Release Date
Exit 8 was theatrical release on August 29, 2025 in Japan.
Exit 8 – Where to Watch and Stream
There is no official information regarding the streaming platforms for Exit 8 following its theatrical release.
Exit 8 Movie Budget
The official production budget for the Japanese psychological horror film Exit 8 has not been publicly disclosed.
Exit 8 Movie FAQs
Who is the director of Exit 8 movie?
Exit 8 is directed by Genki Kawamura, known for his work on Your Name and Suzum.
Who is the writer of Exit 8 movie?
Genki Kawamura, and Kentaro Hirase is a writer of Exit 8 Japanese film.
Who are the lead actors in Exit 8 movie?
Exit 8 (8番出口) is a Japanese film and its starring Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kôchi, and Naru Asanuma in the lead roles.
When will the Exit 8 be released?
The film is premiere in Japanese cinemas on August 29, 2025 in Japan, distributed by Toho.
Where to watch Exit 8 movie?
Exit 8 will be theatrical release in Japan.
Where to watch Exit 8 movie online?
Exit 8 may become available on global streaming platforms after its theatrical run. However, specific details about streaming availability have not been announced.
Is Exit 8 based on a true story?
Movie is based on KOTAKE CREATE’s simulation game “8ban Deguchi.
Is there a trailer for the Exit 8?
Exit 8 has release a trailer on Youtube. You can also watch it above.