'Alchemist of Steel') is a 2017 Japanese science fantasy action film directed by Fumihiko Sori, starring Ryosuke Yamada, Tsubasa Honda and Dean Fujioka and based on the manga series of the same name by Hiromu Arakawa, covering the first four volumes of the original storyline.

In the fictional country of Amestris, children Edward Elric and his younger brother Alphonse live in a rural town with their mother Trisha while self-learning alchemy.

When the brothers commit the taboo act of Human Transmutation to resurrect Trisha after she dies of illness, it backfires and they face the consequences via the Law of Equivalent Exchange: Edward loses his left leg, while Alphonse is dragged into the Gate of Truth.

Upon return, Edward and Alphonse are horrified to discover that Tucker has transmuted his young daughter Nina, and his dog together to create a human talking chimera in a bid not to lose his State Alchemist credentials.

Edward and Mustang's close friend Major Maes Hughes makes a disturbing discovery from Marcoh's notes, but is killed by Lust's associate Envy.

When Edward learns that Philosopher's Stones are unethically created from human lives, he has a breakdown, realizing he can no longer depend on that method.

In a mid-credit scene, Envy is revealed to have survived Mustang's attack as its true parasitic form escapes from its human body's charred remains.

We’re using a lot [of] new techniques that were never used in Japanese movies before..." Since the original story consists of 27 volumes, I cut it down in to two hours, but we will stay faithful to the manga.

[14] Deborah Young of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "Massively augmented with advanced CG work that is a joy to behold, the film looks poised to sweep Asian markets beginning in December when Warner Bros. Japan releases domestically.

"[16] Variety's Richard Kuipers said the film "proves to be a mixed bag of eye-catching visuals and uneven storytelling — rushed and choppy at times, and draggy and repetitive at others.

"[17] Theron Martin of Anime News Network gave the film a grade of B-, writing, "Overall, the movie fares better and would probably score higher with fans if viewed strictly as an extension of the established franchise.

"[18] Kaori Shoji of IGN gave it a score of 6.5/10, saying, "Overall, Fullmetal Alchemist has some good things going for it, but needs to fix the leaks and sputtering in the narrative's engine.