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Has Sony achieved another hit? Following the success of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which grossed in excess of $600 million globally, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has reached beyond the $100M milestone globally, attaining a international earnings of over $108 million this weekend. The film outperformed the thriller Black Phone 2 (almost $13 million) in its second week in cinemas, as well as Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere starring actor Jeremy Allen White ($9M).

Notable American and International Performance

Helmed by filmmaker Tatsuya Yoshihara, the movie is a immediate sequel of the debut season of the Chainsaw Man series. It brought in over $18 million in North America after a robust $5.2M Saturday earnings and $4.5 million Sunday take. Globally, the produced by MAPPA film grossed $14.7M across 46 international territories, bringing its global earnings to $60.4M under Sony (over $43 million overseas, $18.2M in the U.S.). Sony has yet to announce its official box office total.

Comparisons to Other Successful Anime Films

Promotional firm White Box Entertainment noted in prior discussions, comparing the movie's expected results to Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which made thirty-four million dollars in the domestic market in the year 2022 and debuted with a similar eighteen million dollars domestically. The new film's first weekend matches that standard, while its $108M international sum presently stands just behind Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s over $166 million final run. Even if it doesn't seem possible Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will achieve the numbers of blockbuster Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, this is still a huge win for the distributor.

Fan Engagement Campaigns Drive Performance

Sony and its subsidiary Crunchyroll have effectively leveraged audience interaction to drive their dominance at the anime box office. The Reze Arc promotional efforts began at the Los Angeles Anime Expo in summer with a MAPPA presentation, special events, and Pochita-themed pictures, then continued with a notable appearance at New York Comic Con including never-before-seen content, audience giveaways, and further MAPPA discussions. Additionally, there was an private showing for enthusiasts for general audiences and influencers alike after the concluding day of the event.

What’s Next

2025 is a big year for Japanese animation, and for the studio, which has another animated movie premiering this year in the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in the month of November.