The official accounts for the live-action Mr. Osomatsu film series announced last night that the release of the second movie, Eiga Osomatsu-san Jinrui Kuzu-ka Keikaku!!!!!? (translated as "Mr. Osomatsu The Movie: The Plan to Turn Humanity into Scum!!!!!?"), is postponed until further notice due to “various circumstances.” A new release date will be announced in the future when a decision is made on the release. The film was originally set to release in Japan on January 9, 2026. Translation of the statement from the film’s production committee: “We regret to announce that the release of the film Eiga Osomatsu-san Jinrui Kuzu-ka Keikaku!!!!!?, originally scheduled for Friday, January 9, 2026, has been postponed. This decision was made after careful consideration of various circumstances and discussions with all relevant parties. We sincerely apologize to everyone who was eagerly awaiting the release, as well as to the cast, production staff, and all involved parties. We will announce the new release date on the official website and official social media accounts for the movie as soon as it is decided. We sincerely appreciate your continued support for the movie Eiga Osomatsu-san Jinrui Kuzu-ka Keikaku!!!!!?" Earlier this month, the Mainichi and Japan Today reported that Jyushimatsu actor and Ae! Group member Keita Richard Kusama was arrested for alleged public indecency after drinking in Shinjuku’s Ni-chome district. Kusama’s agency, STARTO ENTERTAINMENT, responded to the arrest on October 4 by suspending his activities . Tokyo Sports reported that he was released from police custody on the 6th, apologizing in front of the station for “causing a fuss this time.” RELATED: Mr. Osomatsu 2nd Live-Action Movie Reveals Teaser Trailer, Visual In place of the members of SNOW MAN who starred in the first film in 2022, the five members of Ae! Group and Takuya Nishimura from Kansai Junior, all who work under the STARTO ENTERTAINMENT agency, play the sextuplet Matsuno brothers in the second film. The cast members to play the sextuplets are as follows: Osomatsu played by Seiya Suezawa (Ae! Group） Karamatsu played by Yoshinori Masakado (Ae! Group） Choromatsu played by Masaya Sano (Ae! Group） Ichimatsu played by Ken Kojima (Ae! Group） Jushimatsu played by Keita Richard Kusama (Ae! Group） Todomatsu played by Takuaya Nishimura (Kansai Junior) The synopsis for the sequel film reads (translated): The Matsuno sextuplets — Osomatsu, Karamatsu, Choromatsu, Ichimatsu, Jushimatsu, and Todomatsu — are still virgin NEETs who don't have a permanent job, living off their parents even after turning 20. Ignoring their parents' wish for them to become ordinary adults, the sextuplets continue living their usual scummy lives. But one day, everyone's attitude toward them suddenly changes. Their scummy behavior is starting to get praised, and something's definitely off. Has the era finally caught up with the sextuplets!? Is that even possible!? What on earth is going to happen to the world!? Sources: Mr. Osomatsu Movie on X (formerly Twitter) and Official Website , Mainichi , Japan Today , Tokyo Sports
