Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc exploded onto screens with an $18 million opening. The anime film dominated the October 24-26 weekend at theaters. It crushed every competitor with stunning box office numbers. The film already hit $108 million worldwide after just two weekends.
🔥 Quick Facts:
- $18 million opening weekend from 3,003 theaters across North America.
- Film surpassed $100 million globally, reaching $108 million worldwide total.
- Boasts 96% critics score and 99% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
- Earned rare A CinemaScore and five stars on PostTrak for audience enthusiasm.
- Expected to stream on Crunchyroll between March 10-24, 2026.
How Anime Dominated the Weekend Box Office
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc shocked analysts by far exceeding expectations. Industry predictions had pegged a $11-15 million opening. Instead, the film delivered $17.3 million domestically with potential climb to $18 million.
The demographic breakdown reveals anime’s powerful reach. Male viewers comprised 75 percent of ticket buyers. Younger audiences under 25 years old made up over 50 percent of all ticket purchases. Asian moviegoers over-indexed significantly at 20 percent of the audience.
“Anime and manga fans won’t be disappointed in the visuals, action sequences, and story,” — The Hollywood Reporter, professional film critic review.
Black Phone 2 tumbled to second place despite a respectable $12.9 million opening. The film slipped 53 percent in its sophomore weekend. Only Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You challenged for the top spot.
Breaking Records: Anime’s Biggest Global Achievement
Sony and Crunchyroll distributed the film domestically worldwide. The partnership delivered $60.4 million globally through October 27, 2025. Japan’s Toho handled the original Japanese theatrical release.
International markets showed explosive demand for the anime blockbuster. Overseas territories contributed $90.7 million from 54 markets. This achievement places the film among elite anime releases. Few anime movies ever achieve $100 million globally.
| Region | Box Office Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| North America | $17.25 million | Opening weekend from 3,003 theaters |
| International (Sony/Crunchyroll) | $43.1 million | From 54 markets excluding Japan |
| Japan (Toho) | $47.6 million | Opened September 19, 2025 |
| Global Total | $108 million | As of October 27, 2025 |
Korean audiences especially embraced the anime feature. The territory contributed $18.8 million all by itself. South Korea’s enthusiasm demonstrates strong international appeal.
What Critics and Audiences Love About Reze Arc
The film scored rare approval from professional critics and viewers alike. Rotten Tomatoes shows 96 percent critics approval. The audience score reached an exceptional 99 percent. Only a handful of major theatrical releases achieve this harmony.
PostTrak audiences awarded an A CinemaScore alongside five-star ratings. These metrics indicate word-of-mouth will remain strong. Fans plan repeat viewings.
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc follows protagonist Denji. He’s a teenage demon hunter resurrected as a hybrid human. His powers allow his arms to transform into chainsaws.
The story introduces mysterious character Reze. A complex love story unfolds amid intense action. Their romance takes devastating turns threatening Tokyo itself. Director Tatsuya Yoshihara crafted stunning animation throughout.
Where to Watch and Streaming Plans
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc plays exclusively in theaters now. Currently no digital or streaming version exists. Fans must catch it on the big screen.
Sony and Crunchyroll have announced future streaming plans. The film will debut on Crunchyroll between March 10-24, 2026. This aligns with previous anime film release patterns.
The single-season Chainsaw Man anime series streams now on multiple platforms. Both Hulu and Crunchyroll offer the 2022 anime adaptation. Disney+ also carries the series in select regions.
- Theatrical run continues October 2025.
- Streaming expected March 2026 on Crunchyroll.
- Previous anime series available on Hulu and Crunchyroll.
- Original manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto published by Shueisha.
- Anime series produced by MAPPA studio.
Does Anime’s Box Office Dominance Continue Into 2026?
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc represents anime’s explosive growth in U.S. theatrical markets. Japanese animation now consistently outperforms live-action releases. Streaming deals and theatrical premieres benefit from massive fan bases.
MAPPA studio continues developing more anime adaptations. Major studios invest heavily in anime properties. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle proved anime films attract massive audiences.
Will anime films continue breaking $100 million thresholds? Absolutely. Will you caught the anime revolution reshaping entertainment? The evidence surrounds us at theaters everywhere.
Sources
- The Hollywood Reporter – Box office analysis and critic scores tracking.
- Deadline Hollywood – International box office performance and studio reports.
- Rotten Tomatoes – Critic and audience score aggregation.
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