Chainsaw Man movie surprises at box office with $14M+ opening, perfect scores

Chainsaw Man arrives triumphantly at the U.S. box office. The anime film crushes expectations this October 25, 2025. It opens with $14 million or more domestically. The MAPPA production earned $3.4 million in Thursday previews alone.

Anime Shatters Box Office Expectations This Weekend

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc dominates the U.S. box office this October 25-27. The film surpasses all projections with ease. From 3,003 theaters, it generates $8 million on Friday alone. Industry experts now predict a $14-15 million opening weekend.

“The acclaimed manga pic presently boasts a perfect 100 percent critics score and a 99 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, a rarely seen combo.”

The R-rated film arrives as a massive surprise winner. Sony and Crunchyroll distributed it domestically. The anime’s strong performance indicates growing U.S. appetite for Japanese animation.

Perfect Critical Reception Drives Audience Interest

Critics and audiences unite behind Chainsaw Man with remarkable enthusiasm. The film maintains a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes critics. Meanwhile, audience scores reach 99% – an extraordinarily rare combination. Exit polling shows five out of five stars on PostTrak surveys.

Reviewers praise the film’s animation quality and action sequences. The movie expands on the beloved anime series. Fans appreciate the character-driven storytelling. Directors crafted a film welcoming both franchisees and newcomers.

Box Office Performance and Global Numbers

The table below shows Chainsaw Man‘s impressive theatrical performance:

Market	Box Office	Status
Global Total	$64M+	Since launch
Japan Release	$35.64M	Aug 29 – Oct 25
U.S. Opening	$14-15M	Oct 25-27 weekend
Thursday Previews	$3.4M	Single night

The film launched September 24 in select Asian markets. Japan saw release on September 19. It immediately dominated local box offices. The October 24 worldwide release brought the film to mainstream audiences.

What Studios Should Watch Moving Forward

• Anime box office appeal continues strengthening in mainstream markets.
• Crunchyroll distribution proves effective for anime theatrical releases.
• Streaming deals with Disney+ and Hulu announce expanded reach coming.
• Competition from Black Phone 2 remains close for second place weekend.
• World Series baseball games pose potential moviegoing competition.

Can Anime Movies Dominate U.S. Box Office Long-Term?

Chainsaw Man‘s success raises fascinating questions about anime’s future. The film proves Japanese animation attracts massive domestic audiences. It outperforms expectations against live-action blockbusters readily. The 100% critics score and 99% audience score demonstrate quality resonates.

The movie adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto‘s manga showcases character development. Director Tatsuya Yoshihara balances action and romance expertly. The Reze Arc story explores Denji‘s complex journey. He transforms from demon hunter into something greater. This narrative depth attracts both anime devotees and casual viewers.

Watch the official trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAzAhDNdehs

Sources

• The Hollywood Reporter – Box office analysis and opening weekend projections
• Deadline – Real-time box office reporting and preview numbers
• Rotten Tomatoes – Critical reception and audience scores

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