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Has Sony repeated their success? Coming after the triumph of the hit anime Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which brought in over $600 million globally, the new movie Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has surpassed the $100 million mark internationally, reaching a worldwide gross of $108 million during its debut. This feature surpassed Black Phone 2 ($12.9 million) in its sophomore frame in theaters, as well as the film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere featuring actor Jeremy Allen White ($9M).

Strong American and Global Earnings

Helmed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, the movie is a direct continuation of Chainsaw Man’s first season. It grossed over $18 million domestically after a robust $5.2 million Saturday and four-point-five-million-dollar Sunday. Globally, the MAPPA-produced film earned $14.7M across 46 global regions, pushing its worldwide total to $60.4M through Sony distribution ($43.1 million abroad, $18.2 million domestic). Official totals are still pending from Sony its final earnings figure.

Parallels to Past Successful Anime Films

Anime marketing agency an industry expert had earlier commented, drawing parallels between the feature's anticipated earnings to Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which grossed $34 million in the domestic market in 2022 and started with a comparable $18M stateside. The new film's first weekend aligns with that standard, while its $108 million international sum currently tracks just behind that movie's $166.6 million total earnings. While it is improbable Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will earn the numbers of smash success the record-breaking Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, it remains a significant success for Sony.

Marketing Campaigns Drive Success

Sony and its subsidiary Crunchyroll have successfully utilized fan engagement to boost their leadership at the anime box office. The Reze Arc marketing campaign kicked off at Anime Expo Los Angeles in July with a discussion featuring MAPPA, special events, and photo opportunities with Pochita, and later included a major presence at New York Comic Con including exclusive clips, audience giveaways, and more MAPPA sessions. Moreover, organizers held an exclusive fan screening for the public and influencers alike after the concluding day of the event.

What’s Next

2025 stands as a big year for animated films, and for Sony, which has an additional anime film releasing this year in the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in late this year.