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Can Sony claim to have done it again? In the wake of the triumph of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which brought in in excess of $600 million at the box office, the new movie Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has surpassed the $100M milestone globally, attaining a international earnings of $108M during its debut. This movie outperformed the thriller Black Phone 2 ($12.9M) in its second weekend in cinemas, as well as the film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere starring Jeremy Allen White ($9M).

Impressive Domestic and Worldwide Results

The work of Tatsuya Yoshihara, the feature is a direct continuation of Chainsaw Man’s first season. It earned over $18 million in the U.S. after a strong five-point-two-million-dollar Saturday and $4.5 million Sunday. Overseas, the animated by MAPPA film added $14.7 million across 46 international territories, bringing its global earnings to $60.4 million under Sony ($43.1M overseas, $18.2 million domestic). Official totals are still pending from Sony its official box office total.

Comparisons to Past Blockbuster Anime Movies

Specialist agency an industry expert noted in prior discussions, contrasting the movie's expected results to the popular film Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which earned $34 million in the North America in 2022 and debuted with a comparable $18M stateside. This movie's opening frame is in line with that benchmark, while its $108 million international sum presently stands just behind Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s $166.6M total earnings. Even if it doesn't seem possible this Chainsaw Man film will earn the numbers of mega hit the enormous hit Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, nonetheless, it is a significant success for Sony.

Fan Engagement Strategies Drive Performance

The studio and its partner Crunchyroll have effectively leveraged audience interaction to boost their supremacy at the cinema for anime films. This film's marketing campaign launched at the Anime Expo in LA in the month of July with a discussion featuring MAPPA, unique experiences, and Pochita-themed pictures, followed by a notable appearance at the New York Comic Con featuring behind-the-scenes footage, lotteries for fans, and further MAPPA discussions. There was even an private showing for enthusiasts for general audiences and influencers alike after the concluding day of the convention.

What’s Next

2025 is a big year for animated films, and for Sony, which has one more anime film debuting this year in Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in November.