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. “We were able to rent an entire bullet train and film it in motion seven times, travelling back and forth from Tokyo to Aomori,” Takahashi revealed during the Netflix Apac showcase in Tokyo, which also included a fan event and the world premiere of the film with Shinji Higuchi and star Tsuyoshi Kusanagi participating in a rollicking post-screening Q&a.

This extraordinary level of cooperation from Jr East Railways stands in contrast to the original film’s production, which received no support from what was then the...