‘Noah of the Blood Sea’: Japanese Horror Manga About a Deadly Cruise Ship Getting Movie Adaptation

L.A.-based Tyrus Pictures is developing a feature film adaptation of the horror manga Noah of the Blood Sea (Kekkai no Noah), reports Deadline.

Created by Yu Satomi, the five-volume manga follows a group of passengers embarking on what promises to be an idyllic journey aboard a luxury cruise ship. But when passengers begin mysteriously disappearing, the voyage descends into a terrifying fight for survival.

Blending supernatural horror, psychological suspense and survival thriller elements, the L.A.-based production company has optioned the film adaptation rights from major Japanese publisher Takeshobo and is targeting a 2027 production start. Michael Zelman and Hamid Mokhneche will produce for Tyrus Pictures.

“What immediately drew me to Noah of the Blood Sea was its extraordinary cinematic potential,” said Mokhneche.

“The combination of a luxury cruise ship, an unnerving atmosphere and a distinctive supernatural mythology creates the foundation for a compelling horror film. We’re excited to work with Takeshobo to bring Yu Satomi’s vision to the screen while staying true to what makes the original manga so distinctive.”