Lollipop Chainsaw Is Getting An Official Live-Action Movie Prequel
Dragami Games has announced a live-action prequel movie for the Lollipop Chainsaw franchise, following the recent reveal of Lollipop Chainsaw 2: Back2Back at Tokyo Game Show. The film will be an R-rated action comedy centered on series protagonist Juliet Starling, expanding the franchise into film as the game series continues.
The movie project is still in its early stages of development with a creative and production team already in place, though specific details about directors, writers, or cast have not yet been disclosed. The film is positioned as a prequel narrative, establishing events before the original game.
Notably, James Gunn—the filmmaker who worked on the original Lollipop Chainsaw game—is not involved in the film adaptation. Gunn is currently focused on overseeing the new direction of the DC Universe for DC Studios, limiting his availability for other projects.
The announcement reflects a broader trend of video game franchises expanding into film and television. Lollipop Chainsaw’s distinctive combination of horror, comedy, and action elements appears well-suited for live-action adaptation, particularly with an R-rating enabling more mature content.