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Has Sony repeated their success? Coming after the success of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which grossed more than $600 million at the box office, the new movie Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has officially crossed the hundred-million-dollar mark worldwide, attaining a international earnings of over $108 million this weekend. This movie surpassed the thriller Black Phone 2 ($12.9 million) in its second week in theaters, as well as the film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere with actor Jeremy Allen White ($9 million).

Impressive U.S. and International Earnings

The work of director Tatsuya Yoshihara, the feature is a direct continuation of the initial season of Chainsaw Man. It earned $18.2 million in the U.S. after a robust five-point-two-million-dollar Saturday earnings and $4.5 million Sunday. Globally, the produced by MAPPA movie grossed nearly $15 million across 46 international territories, resulting in a global sum of $60.4M under Sony ($43.1M overseas, $18.2 million domestic). The studio has not yet revealed its official box office total.

Benchmarks to Previous Successful Anime Films

Promotional firm an industry expert previously spoke, drawing parallels between the movie's expected results to Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which earned thirty-four million dollars in the domestic market in the year 2022 and started with a similar $18M stateside. Reze Arc’s debut weekend aligns with that benchmark, while its $108M global gross is now positioned just behind Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s over $166 million overall box office. Even if it doesn't seem possible Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will achieve the numbers of smash success the enormous hit Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, nonetheless, it is a major victory for the distributor.

Marketing Efforts Fuel Success

The studio and its partner the anime streaming service Crunchyroll have skillfully used fan engagement to propel their leadership at the anime box office. The movie's marketing campaign launched at the Los Angeles Anime Expo in summer with a MAPPA panel, special events, and Pochita photo ops, followed by a major presence at the New York Comic Con showcasing exclusive clips, lotteries for fans, and further MAPPA discussions. Additionally, there was an private showing for enthusiasts for moviegoers and popular figures too after the final day of the gathering.

Looking Ahead

2025 stands as a significant period for Japanese animation, and for Sony, which has another animated movie releasing in the coming months in the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in November.