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Did Sony achieved another hit? Following the triumph of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which earned in excess of $600 million globally, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has surpassed the $100 million threshold internationally, reaching a worldwide gross of over $108 million this weekend. This movie surpassed the horror sequel Black Phone 2 ($12.9 million) in its second weekend in cinemas, as well as the music documentary Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere with actor Jeremy Allen White ($9M).

Notable U.S. and International Earnings

The work of Tatsuya Yoshihara, the movie is a direct continuation of Chainsaw Man’s first season. It brought in over $18 million in the U.S. after a powerful five-point-two-million-dollar Saturday and $4.5 million Sunday take. Globally, the produced by MAPPA feature grossed $14.7M across 46 Sony markets, bringing its global earnings to $60.4M under Sony (over $43 million overseas, $18.2M in the U.S.). Official totals are still pending from Sony its official box office total.

Benchmarks to Previous Blockbuster Anime Movies

Anime marketing agency an industry expert had earlier commented, drawing parallels between the film’s projected performance to the popular film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which grossed $34 million in the North America in 2022 and started with a comparable $18M in the U.S.. The new film's opening frame matches that marker, while its $108 million worldwide total is now positioned just behind Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s $166.6M final run. Even if it doesn't seem possible Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will match the numbers of smash success the record-breaking Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, this is still a huge win for Sony.

Fan Engagement Campaigns Boost Box Office Dominance

Sony and its subsidiary Crunchyroll have effectively leveraged community involvement to propel their dominance at the anime box office. This film's marketing campaign kicked off at the Anime Expo in LA in July with a MAPPA presentation, exclusive activations, and photo opportunities with Pochita, and later included a significant involvement at the New York Comic Con showcasing behind-the-scenes footage, fan raffles, and further MAPPA discussions. Moreover, organizers held an exclusive fan screening for moviegoers and influencers alike after the final day of the convention.

What’s Next

2025 is a significant period for Japanese animation, and for Sony, which has one more feature-length anime releasing in the coming months in the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in November.