🔗 Share this article The Reze Arc Movie Dominates the U.S. Box Office in First Weekend Did Sony achieved another hit? In the wake of the success of the blockbuster Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which earned more than $600 million worldwide, the latest Chainsaw Man film has officially crossed the $100 million threshold worldwide, attaining a international earnings of over $108 million this weekend. The film beat out the thriller Black Phone 2 (almost $13 million) in its second week in movie houses, as well as Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere featuring actor Jeremy Allen White ($9 million). Notable Domestic and Global Results Helmed by filmmaker Tatsuya Yoshihara, the film is a direct continuation of the debut season of the Chainsaw Man series. It grossed $18.2M in the U.S. after a robust $5.2 million Saturday and $4.5M Sunday take. Internationally, the produced by MAPPA film grossed $14.7 million across 46 global regions, bringing its global earnings to $60.4M through Sony distribution (over $43 million overseas, $18.2M stateside). The studio has not yet revealed its complete box office tally. Comparisons to Previous Anime Hits Anime marketing agency an industry expert noted in prior discussions, drawing parallels between the movie's expected results to Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which earned $34M in the U.S. and Canada in the year 2022 and opened to a nearly identical eighteen million dollars in the U.S.. This movie's first weekend matches that marker, while its $108M worldwide total presently stands a bit short of the earlier film's over $166 million overall box office. Even if it doesn't seem possible the Reze Arc movie will earn the earnings seen by smash success the enormous hit Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, nonetheless, it is a significant success for Sony. Marketing Campaigns Boost Success The studio and its partner the anime streaming service Crunchyroll have successfully utilized community involvement to propel their dominance at the animated movie market. The Reze Arc promotional efforts began at the Anime Expo in LA in summer with a MAPPA presentation, unique experiences, and photo opportunities with Pochita, and later included a notable appearance at the New York Comic Con featuring behind-the-scenes footage, fan raffles, and more MAPPA sessions. Moreover, organizers held an private showing for enthusiasts for moviegoers and influencers alike after the concluding day of the convention. Looking Ahead 2025 stands as a big year for Japanese animation, and for the studio, which has an additional animated movie releasing in 2025 in Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in late this year.