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Can Sony claim to have achieved another hit? Coming after the triumph of the blockbuster Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which brought in in excess of $600 million worldwide, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has surpassed the $100M mark internationally, hitting a international earnings of over $108 million in its opening frame. The film beat out the horror sequel Black Phone 2 (almost $13 million) in its second weekend in theaters, as well as the music documentary Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere with Jeremy Allen White ($9 million).

Strong Domestic and Worldwide Performance

Helmed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, the feature is a immediate sequel of the initial season of Chainsaw Man. It grossed over $18 million in the U.S. after a strong $5.2M Saturday and $4.5 million Sunday take. Internationally, the MAPPA-produced film added $14.7 million across 46 international territories, bringing its global earnings to $60.4 million via Sony ($43.1M international, $18.2 million stateside). The studio has not yet revealed its official box office total.

Parallels to Previous Successful Anime Films

Promotional firm White Box Entertainment had earlier commented, comparing the film’s projected performance to Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which grossed $34 million in the North America in 2022 and debuted with a comparable $18M stateside. Reze Arc’s first weekend matches that benchmark, while its $108M worldwide total currently tracks slightly below Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s $166.6M final run. Although it’s unlikely this Chainsaw Man film will match the box office of smash success the record-breaking Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, nonetheless, it is a significant success for the studio.

Promotional Campaigns Drive Box Office Dominance

Sony and its subsidiary Crunchyroll have successfully utilized fan engagement to boost their leadership at the animated movie market. The Reze Arc promotional efforts launched at the Los Angeles Anime Expo in the month of July with a MAPPA presentation, exclusive activations, and Pochita photo ops, followed by a major presence at the New York Comic Con showcasing exclusive clips, fan raffles, and additional MAPPA panels. Moreover, organizers held an special preview for fans for general audiences and content creators as well after the last day of the gathering.

Looking Ahead

2025 stands as a significant period for animated films, and for Sony, which has one more anime film debuting in 2025 in the film Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in the month of November.