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Did Sony repeated their success? Following the box office performance of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which earned more than $600 million at the box office, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has reached beyond the hundred-million-dollar threshold internationally, attaining a global total of $108 million during its debut. The film beat out the horror sequel Black Phone 2 (almost $13 million) in its sophomore frame in cinemas, as well as the music documentary Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere starring Jeremy Allen White ($9 million).

Impressive U.S. and International Performance

The work of filmmaker Tatsuya Yoshihara, the movie is a direct continuation of Chainsaw Man’s first season. It grossed over $18 million in North America after a powerful $5.2M Saturday earnings and $4.5 million Sunday. Internationally, the MAPPA-produced feature added $14.7M across 46 global regions, pushing its worldwide total to $60.4 million under Sony ($43.1M abroad, $18.2 million domestic). Official totals are still pending from Sony its complete box office tally.

Comparisons to Other Blockbuster Anime Movies

Promotional firm a leading anime marketing group previously spoke, comparing the feature's anticipated earnings to the popular film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which made $34 million in the North America in 2022 and opened to a comparable eighteen million dollars stateside. The new film's first weekend is in line with that marker, while its hundred-and-eight-million-dollar worldwide total currently tracks just behind Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s over $166 million final run. Although it’s unlikely Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will achieve the earnings seen by mega hit Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, nonetheless, it is a huge win for the distributor.

Fan Engagement Campaigns Boost Box Office Dominance

Sony and its subsidiary Crunchyroll have skillfully used community involvement to boost their supremacy at the cinema for anime films. The movie's marketing campaign began at the Anime Expo in LA in summer with a MAPPA panel, special events, and photo opportunities with Pochita, then continued with a major presence at the New York Comic Con showcasing exclusive clips, fan raffles, and additional MAPPA panels. There was even an special preview for fans for the public and popular figures too after the concluding day of the event.

Future Prospects

This year marks a significant period for anime, and for the company, which has one more feature-length anime debuting in 2025 in the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in the month of November.