The Reze Arc Movie Dominates Domestic Box Office in Debut Weekend

Can Sony claim to have achieved another hit? Following the triumph of the hit anime Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which brought in over $600 million worldwide, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has surpassed the $100M threshold worldwide, attaining a global total of over $108 million in its opening frame. The film surpassed Black Phone 2 ($12.9 million) in its sophomore frame in cinemas, as well as the film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere with the talented Jeremy Allen White ($9 million).

Notable American and International Earnings

Helmed by filmmaker Tatsuya Yoshihara, the feature is a immediate sequel of the debut season of the Chainsaw Man series. It brought in $18.2 million domestically after a strong $5.2 million Saturday earnings and $4.5M Sunday performance. Globally, the animated by MAPPA feature earned $14.7 million across 46 Sony markets, bringing its global earnings to over $60 million via Sony ($43.1 million overseas, $18.2 million in the U.S.). Sony has yet to announce its complete box office tally.

Comparisons to Other Anime Hits

Specialist agency an industry expert previously spoke, comparing the feature's anticipated earnings to Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which earned thirty-four million dollars in the North America in 2022 and debuted with a similar $18 million in the U.S.. Reze Arc’s opening frame is in line with that benchmark, while its hundred-and-eight-million-dollar worldwide total is now positioned just behind Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s $166.6M final run. Even if it doesn't seem possible the Reze Arc movie will achieve the earnings seen by smash success Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, it remains a huge win for the distributor.

Marketing Strategies Boost Box Office Dominance

Along with its affiliate Crunchyroll have effectively leveraged audience interaction to drive their dominance at the animated movie market. The Reze Arc promotional efforts began at the Los Angeles Anime Expo in the month of July with a MAPPA presentation, special events, and Pochita-themed pictures, and later included a major presence at the New York Comic Con showcasing behind-the-scenes footage, lotteries for fans, and more MAPPA sessions. There was even an exclusive fan screening for the public and popular figures too after the final day of the event.

Looking Ahead

2025 is a significant period for animated films, and for the studio, which has one more anime film releasing this year in Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in November.