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Can Sony claim to have done it again? Coming after the success of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which grossed more than $600 million globally, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has surpassed the hundred-million-dollar threshold worldwide, attaining a international earnings of over $108 million in its opening frame. The film beat out the thriller Black Phone 2 ($12.9M) in its second week in theaters, as well as the film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere starring the talented Jeremy Allen White (nine million dollars).

Strong Domestic and Worldwide Results

The work of Tatsuya Yoshihara, the feature is a direct continuation of Chainsaw Man’s first season. It brought in over $18 million in the U.S. after a strong $5.2M Saturday earnings and four-point-five-million-dollar Sunday take. Globally, the MAPPA-produced film added $14.7 million across 46 Sony markets, resulting in a global sum of $60.4M through Sony distribution ($43.1 million international, $18.2M in the U.S.). Official totals are still pending from Sony its final earnings figure.

Parallels to Past Successful Anime Films

Anime marketing agency an industry expert noted in prior discussions, contrasting the film’s projected performance to the anime hit Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which made $34 million in the U.S. and Canada in 2022 and debuted with a similar $18 million in the U.S.. Reze Arc’s first weekend matches that standard, while its $108 million international sum currently tracks slightly below the earlier film's $166.6M total earnings. While it is improbable Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will match the earnings seen by blockbuster Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, it remains a significant success for the studio.

Marketing Efforts Drive Performance

Sony and its subsidiary Crunchyroll have successfully utilized fan engagement to boost their leadership at the animated movie market. The movie's promotional efforts began at the Los Angeles Anime Expo in the month of July with a MAPPA presentation, unique experiences, and Pochita photo ops, and later included a significant involvement at NYCC showcasing exclusive clips, fan raffles, and further MAPPA discussions. There was even an private showing for enthusiasts for moviegoers and content creators as well after the last day of the convention.

Looking Ahead

2025 is a big year for animated films, and for the company, which has one more animated movie debuting this year in the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in late this year.