Chainsaw Man Dominates the U.S. Cinema Earnings in First Weekend

Can Sony claim to have achieved another hit? Following the box office performance of the blockbuster Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which brought in over $600 million worldwide, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has officially crossed the $100M milestone worldwide, reaching a global total of $108M this weekend. This movie outperformed the horror sequel Black Phone 2 (almost $13 million) in its sophomore frame in cinemas, as well as the film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere starring the talented Jeremy Allen White ($9M).

Impressive American and International Results

Directed by director Tatsuya Yoshihara, the movie is a immediate sequel of the initial season of Chainsaw Man. It brought in over $18 million in North America after a strong five-point-two-million-dollar Saturday earnings and $4.5M Sunday. Globally, the produced by MAPPA feature added nearly $15 million across 46 global regions, resulting in a global sum of $60.4M via Sony ($43.1M overseas, $18.2 million domestic). Sony has yet to announce its final earnings figure.

Comparisons to Other Blockbuster Anime Movies

Promotional firm White Box Entertainment noted in prior discussions, drawing parallels between the film’s projected performance to the anime hit Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which grossed $34M in the U.S. and Canada in 2022 and started with a nearly identical $18 million domestically. The new film's opening frame matches that standard, while its hundred-and-eight-million-dollar worldwide total currently tracks slightly below that movie's over $166 million final run. Even if it doesn't seem possible Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will earn the numbers of mega hit Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, nonetheless, it is a huge win for the distributor.

Fan Engagement Strategies Fuel Performance

Along with its affiliate the anime streaming service Crunchyroll have skillfully used community involvement to drive their leadership at the anime box office. The Reze Arc marketing campaign began at the Los Angeles Anime Expo in July with a discussion featuring MAPPA, exclusive activations, and photo opportunities with Pochita, followed by a notable appearance at the New York Comic Con including behind-the-scenes footage, audience giveaways, and additional MAPPA panels. There was even an private showing for enthusiasts for moviegoers and influencers alike after the final day of the event.

Looking Ahead

2025 stands as a major time for animated films, and for Sony, which has one more anime film releasing in the coming months in the film Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in the month of November.