‘Bullet Train Explosion’ Reboots Classic Thriller as Netflix Japan Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Ambitious Action Film

Netflix Japan is making a bold statement with its upcoming release “Bullet Train Explosion,” a reboot of the 1975 classic “Bullet Train.”The film, which premieres April 23, marks a significant milestone as Netflix celebrates its 10th anniversary in the Japanese market. According to Shinichi Takahashi, director of live action content for Netflix Japan, the production achieved unprecedented access to Japan’s iconic bullet trains. Popular on VarietyThe film’s production scale included the construction of two full-sized bullet train cars using authentic materials and the creation of a 1/6 scale model train for explosive sequences. “Our primary focus was on ensuring the audience could feel the authenticity and realism of the bullet train,” Takahashi explained. Netflix Japan’s film slate includes the recently released manga adaptation “Demon City,” which ranked in the global top 10 for four consecutive weeks, and the upcoming “10Dance,” directed by Keishi Otomo and starring Ryoma Takeuchi and Keita Machida.