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Has Sony achieved another hit? In the wake of the box office performance of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which earned more than $600 million globally, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has surpassed the $100M milestone globally, attaining a global total of $108 million in its opening frame. The film surpassed the horror sequel Black Phone 2 ($12.9M) in its sophomore frame in movie houses, as well as the film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere featuring the talented Jeremy Allen White ($9M).

Notable American and Global Performance

Helmed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, the film is a immediate sequel of the debut season of the Chainsaw Man series. It earned $18.2 million in North America after a robust $5.2 million Saturday and $4.5 million Sunday. Internationally, the MAPPA-produced feature grossed $14.7 million across 46 global regions, resulting in a global sum of over $60 million via Sony (over $43 million overseas, $18.2 million in the U.S.). Official totals are still pending from Sony its complete box office tally.

Comparisons to Previous Successful Anime Films

Specialist agency an industry expert had earlier commented, comparing the film’s projected performance to the popular film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which made thirty-four million dollars in the U.S. and Canada in 2022 and started with a similar eighteen million dollars domestically. Reze Arc’s opening frame aligns with that standard, while its $108M worldwide total presently stands slightly below Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s over $166 million final run. Even if it doesn't seem possible this Chainsaw Man film will match the earnings seen by blockbuster the record-breaking Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, nonetheless, it is a major victory for the studio.

Marketing Campaigns Drive Box Office Dominance

The studio and its partner Crunchyroll have successfully utilized audience interaction to drive their dominance at the animated movie market. This film's marketing campaign began at the Los Angeles Anime Expo in July with a MAPPA panel, unique experiences, and Pochita photo ops, then continued with a significant involvement at the New York Comic Con featuring behind-the-scenes footage, fan raffles, and further MAPPA discussions. Additionally, there was an exclusive fan screening for the public and influencers alike after the last day of the convention.

What’s Next

2025 stands as a major time for anime, and for Sony, which has another animated movie debuting this year in the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in late this year.