NEON Releases US Trailer for Exit 8 Thriller

NEON has released the official U.S. trailer for "Exit 8," a psychological thriller directed by Genki Kawamura and based on the 2023 indie video game of the same name by Kotake Create. The film, starring Kazunari Ninomiya, is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States on April 10, 2026.

The story centers on a man known as the Lost Man, played by Ninomiya, who becomes trapped in an endless, sterile subway passageway during his daily commute in Tokyo. As he searches for Exit 8, the only apparent way out, he must follow strict rules: observe his surroundings carefully and spot any anomalies, turning back immediately if one appears. Failure to do so sends him looping back to the start. The narrative unfolds as a tense puzzle, with the protagonist relying on his memory to navigate the labyrinth while ignoring unresponsive passersby. In one key moment, he receives a phone call from his recent ex-girlfriend, who reveals she is pregnant and asks for his input on whether to continue the pregnancy, layering personal stakes onto the surreal ordeal.

Kawamura, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kentaro Hirase, draws from the game's viral success, which has sold over 1.5 million...