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Did Sony achieved another hit? Following the box office performance of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which grossed in excess of $600 million at the box office, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has surpassed the $100 million threshold worldwide, attaining a international earnings of over $108 million during its debut. This movie outperformed Black Phone 2 (almost $13 million) in its sophomore frame in cinemas, as well as the music documentary Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere starring the talented Jeremy Allen White ($9M).

Notable American and Worldwide Earnings

Helmed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, the film is a immediate sequel of Chainsaw Man’s first season. It brought in $18.2M in North America after a strong five-point-two-million-dollar Saturday earnings and $4.5M Sunday. Overseas, the produced by MAPPA film added nearly $15 million across 46 international territories, bringing its global earnings to $60.4M through Sony distribution ($43.1M abroad, $18.2 million domestic). Sony has yet to announce its official box office total.

Comparisons to Previous Successful Anime Films

Anime marketing agency a leading anime marketing group noted in prior discussions, drawing parallels between the film’s projected performance to the popular film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which earned $34 million in the North America in 2022 and opened to a nearly identical $18M stateside. Reze Arc’s first weekend is in line with that standard, while its $108 million international sum currently tracks just behind that movie's $166.6M overall box office. Although it’s unlikely this Chainsaw Man film will earn the box office of smash success the enormous hit Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, this is still a huge win for Sony.

Promotional Campaigns Drive Performance

Along with its affiliate Crunchyroll have effectively leveraged community involvement to boost their leadership at the cinema for anime films. The Reze Arc promotional efforts began at Anime Expo Los Angeles in the month of July with a MAPPA presentation, unique experiences, and Pochita-themed pictures, then continued with a major presence at the New York Comic Con including never-before-seen content, fan raffles, and more MAPPA sessions. Additionally, there was an private showing for enthusiasts for moviegoers and popular figures too after the last day of the event.

Looking Ahead

2025 is a big year for Japanese animation, and for Sony, which has one more anime film releasing this year in the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in late this year.