Chain Reactions Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 31, 2025

Chain Reactions

Release Date: Friday, September 19, 2025 Limited Friday, January 9, 2026 Shudder

Director: Alexandre O. Philippe

Starring: Stephen King • Patton Oswalt • Karyn Kusama • Takashi Miike

N/A Documentary N/A

100% WILL SEE 0% WON'T SEE

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Fifty years after Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre shocked the world and forever changed the face of global cinema and popular culture, Chain Reactions charts the film’s profound impact and lasting influence.

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Who stars in Chain Reactions – Cast List

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Stephen King
Patton Oswalt
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Karyn Kusama
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Takashi Miike
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Who is making Chain Reactions – Crew List

A look at Chain Reactions behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Alexandre O. Philippe last helmed Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist and 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene.

Director: Alexandre O. Philippe
Screenwriters: —

Studio: Dark Sky Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Chain Reactions

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2025

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Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
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Language: English

Chain Reactions Trailers and Clips

Chain Reactions

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Chain Reactions Release Date: When was the film released?

Chain Reactions was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, September 19 , 2025. There were 21 21 other movies released on the same date, including Him, Xeno and A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. As a limited release, Chain Reactions was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Chain Reactions DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Chain Reactions is expected to be released on DVD and Blu-ray in March 2026. This estimated date is subject to change and may vary by region. Pre-orders are available: Pre-order Chain Reactions on DVD and Blu-ray on Amazon