As previously reported , the original " Zombieland Saga " franchise is preparing its triumphant return to the big screen with the film “ Zombieland Saga: Dream Galactic Paradise ( Yumeginga Paradise )”, originally announced in 2021. Well, now it has finally been confirmed that the premiere will be next October 24 in theaters in Japan , and along with this news came a new teaser and a spectacular promotional visual.

The new video begins with a backdrop of space, with the text "Saga Expo 2025 begins" appearing on screen. From there, we see the Franchouchou girls preparing to put on a great show as ambassadors for the event, but also more chaotic scenes: a sudden threat to Saga's existence, panicked citizens, dancing grandparents, and a city that seems on the verge of collapse. Chaos and idol zombies, as it should be!

The new visual shows the seven Franchouchou girls in their zombie form, blasting into space from a gigantic pavilion at the Saga Expo. An image as surreal as it is promising.

Additionally, it has been announced that advance tickets (MoviTicke) will go on sale on May 2. As an incentive, those who purchase them will receive one of the “Galaxy Uchiwa” (galactic support fans), available in eight random designs featuring the seven girls and the incomparable producer Kotaro Tatsumi. On the occasion of these revelations, the main cast—Kaede Hondo, Asami Tano, Risa Taneda, Maki Kawase, Rika Kinugawa, Minami Tanaka, Kotono Mitsuishi, and Mamoru Miyano—shared messages of enthusiasm, as did directors Kōnosuke Uda, Takeru Sato, and Takafumi Ishida of MAPPA, who are leading this ambitious production.

• Kaede Hondo (voice of Minamoto Sakura): “Season 2, season 3, and a movie, we’re going all out!” – It’s been a few years since I excitedly shouted that out from a hot air balloon, and I still can’t believe the movie actually happened. All of this was possible thanks to all of your love for this work. Thank you so much!! As for Yumeginga Paradise... let’s see. In a word, the content is totally “this is Zombieland Saga!” We’re counting on your support!

• Asami Tano (voice of Nikaidou Saki): Congratulations! It's Zombieland Saga: Yumeginga Paradise! You waited, and you waited, and we kept waiting. I'm Asami Tano, the voice of Nikaidou Saki. Thank you for believing and waiting. Really, thank you! The zombies didn't betray anyone. The movie is finally here! Franchouchou has to save Saga. Can they do it? Can't they? What's going on? What will they do? The power we show after dying once. This movie, you have to see it! The Expo is great, but... go to the theater too! Yaaaah, how crazy! Yoroshikuuuu!

• Risa Taneda (voice of Mizuno Ai): I’m so happy to bring you a brand new Zombieland Saga story! Zombieland Saga has always been a franchise that exceeds our expectations, so there will probably be scenes this time around that will leave you going “what?!” Of course, there are new songs too! I hope you can enjoy it with a mix of excitement, surprise, and many more emotions. Let’s cheer on Zombieland Saga and Saga once again this year!

• Maki Kawase (voice of Konno Junko):  Finally, finally! Zombieland Saga and Franchouchou are back! When the entire cast reunited for the dub, so many memories of Seasons 1 and 2 came flooding back. The idols who save Saga, Franchouchou… what kind of stage will they be performing on this time? The story, the songs, the animation… expect a lot from all of it!

• Rika Kinugawa (voice of Yugiri): The long-awaited movie is finally here! Seeing these girls who always give their all again, and on the big screen! Will it be different from what we've seen before in Zombieland Saga? ... No! It's definitely Zombieland Saga! That's how you'll feel when you watch it. Rewatch the first season before the premiere and let's all get ready to relive the Zombieland fever together!

• Minami Tanaka (voice of Hoshikawa Lily): Thank you for waiting! I'm so happy to announce this film! Just thinking about seeing Franchouchou in action again, dancing and causing a ruckus, gives me such a thrill I can't contain! I want you to feel that same chaotic atmosphere in the theater. Lily will also shine even brighter, with her "Kirakira Twinkle" power-up! Please look forward to the premiere!

• Kotono Mitsuishi (voice of Yamada Tae): Bwahhh! Aghhh… Wooooohhh! See? Veve? Dae-ha-ha-dododove!? …Ahhh~ Ahhh~ Dodoveguoo!! Badabaa! Voooo-gaibaha!! Aiv. Bufufufu. Aiaoo ???? (Interpretive commentary in “zombie language” by dear Tae, faithful to the character's style).

• Mamoru Miyano (voiced by Kotarou Tatsumi):  Resurrected from the depths of hell… those “legends” who overcame all sorts of extreme situations… are finally returning as a movie!! Hey! How long has it been since this movie was announced, huh!? Well, anyway… take this!! As an apology for the long wait, we made an absolutely amazing movie! Super awesome, come on, cheers! In this movie, Franchouchou is going to experience something amazing, in Yumeginga Paradise, which is super this, and that, and BOOM!! So… anyway, it’s a lot of fun! You guys have to see it! GO GO GO GO GO!

As if that weren't enough, the official "Zombieland Saga" YouTube channel was launched this April 25th, which is sure to bring more surprises in the coming months. Saga is alive!... well, sort of.

• "Zombieland Saga" debuted in the Fall 2018 season (October to December) and quickly became a hit for its original approach to idols and zombies, which earned it the affection of audiences. Thanks to its popularity, a second season titled Zombieland Saga: Revenge was produced, which aired in Spring 2021 (April to June), and the production of a film was officially announced that same year.

• The cancellation of the "Yuri!!! on ICE" movie, also produced by MAPPA studios , generated some concern among fans about whether the Zombieland Saga project would continue, but thankfully it was confirmed and is ongoing.

• Story-wise, "Zombieland Saga" follows a group of legendary girls from different eras who are revived as zombies to form an idol group to save Saga Prefecture, a region going through a difficult period. The protagonist, Minamoto Sakura, dies in an accident and awakens ten years later, only to discover she has been revived by the eccentric producer Kotaro Tatsumi. Along with other zombie girls, she forms the unit called Franchouchou.

• Despite their cultural and temporal differences, the girls learn to work together and overcome the challenges of being zombie idols, holding their first concert at Karatsu's Furusato Hall during the final winter of the Heisei Era. Now, in the current Reiwa Era, Franchouchou begins a new chapter in her story with the goal of bringing hope to the future... and to space, if the new film promises to be any guide.