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Has Sony done it again? Coming after the success of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which brought in in excess of $600 million globally, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has officially crossed the $100 million threshold internationally, attaining a worldwide gross of $108M during its debut. This feature beat out the horror sequel Black Phone 2 (almost $13 million) in its second week in theaters, as well as the film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere starring the talented Jeremy Allen White ($9 million).

Strong U.S. and International Earnings

The work of director Tatsuya Yoshihara, the film is a direct continuation of the initial season of Chainsaw Man. It brought in over $18 million in North America after a robust $5.2 million Saturday and four-point-five-million-dollar Sunday. Globally, the produced by MAPPA movie added nearly $15 million across 46 Sony markets, resulting in a global sum of $60.4M under Sony (over $43 million abroad, $18.2 million in the U.S.). Official totals are still pending from Sony its final earnings figure.

Benchmarks to Other Blockbuster Anime Movies

Specialist agency an industry expert previously spoke, contrasting the film’s projected performance to Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which earned thirty-four million dollars in the domestic market in 2022 and started with a comparable eighteen million dollars stateside. This movie's debut weekend is in line with that marker, while its hundred-and-eight-million-dollar worldwide total presently stands slightly below Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s $166.6 million final run. While it is improbable Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will earn the earnings seen by smash success the record-breaking Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, it remains a huge win for Sony.

Fan Engagement Efforts Drive Box Office Dominance

The studio and its partner Crunchyroll have skillfully used audience interaction to propel their supremacy at the anime box office. This film's promotional efforts launched at the Los Angeles Anime Expo in summer with a MAPPA panel, exclusive activations, and Pochita photo ops, then continued with a significant involvement at NYCC featuring never-before-seen content, fan raffles, and additional MAPPA panels. Moreover, organizers held an private showing for enthusiasts for general audiences and influencers alike after the concluding day of the gathering.

What’s Next

2025 is a major time for Japanese animation, and for the studio, which has another animated movie releasing this year in the film Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in late this year.