The Japanese manga series Fullmetal Alchemist made the jump to live-action in 2017, and today we learned that a two-part sequel to that movie is on the way this year.
Thanks to Screen Rant for the warning this afternoon that Warner Bros. released the trailer for Fullmetal Alchemist two-part sequel saga, which you can check out below.
The site reports, “Fukushūsha Scar (The Avenger’s Scar), will be released on May 20, and part 2, named Saigo no Rensei (The last transmutation), will be released on June 24.
Ryōsuke Yamada is back as main character Edward Elric for the sequel(s).
Here’s the plot synopsis translated from WB: “Ed and Al visit Central, where serial murders occur targeting only the National Alchemists. Although the criminal was not identified, he was called a “scar” because he had a cross wound on his forehead. The brothers also fight for their lives, but in the face of their overwhelming strength, his mechanical armor (automail) is destroyed and he becomes desperate. Will they manage to overcome this crisis and find their original body? The hidden secrets of this land, the “Promise Day”, and the past of Ed and Al’s father. The overlapping mystery and truth are uncovered and the story goes all the way to the finale of the masterpiece . What was the last answer your brother gave…? »
The manga series was written and illustrated by Hiromu Arakawa, originally published between 2001 and 2010. The best-selling series spawned various anime adaptations.
Wikipedia describes“The steampunk world of Fullmetal Alchemist is mainly designed after the European industrial revolution. Set in the early 20th century, in a fictional universe where alchemy is a widely practiced science, the series follows the journey of two alchemist brothers, Edward and Alphonse Elric, who seek the philosopher’s stone to restore their bodies after a failed attempt . to bring their mother back to life through alchemy.
