Chainsaw Man Takes Over Global Box Office, Outpacing Hollywood’s Biggest Releases
Chainsaw Man Movie Slashes Past $100 Million Worldwide
Anime continues to prove its global box office power as Sony and Crunchyroll’s latest release, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, roars past the $100 million mark worldwide. The film, directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and produced by MAPPA, has officially reached $108 million globally this weekend, solidifying its spot among 2025’s biggest international hits.
The movie’s success highlights the growing dominance of Japanese animation outside its home market, following in the footsteps of blockbusters like Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen.
The Rise of Chainsaw Man on the Big Screen
After its explosive anime debut, Chainsaw Man returned with its first theatrical sequel, The Reze Arc, which continues the bloody yet emotional journey of Denji, a demon hunter who fuses with his chainsaw devil.
The film first opened in Japan under Toho’s banner and quickly became a box office sensation. Now, with its rollout in international markets and North America, it has added another $14.7 million this weekend from 46 Sony territories overseas.
Sony’s total global haul for the movie now stands at $60.4 million, including $43.1 million internationally and $17.25 million domestically, while Toho’s Japanese earnings continue to stack up.
International Markets Fuel the Frenzy
Anime fans across the globe are turning out in droves. Korea has become one of the film’s strongest markets, reaching $18.8 million to date. Europe and Latin America are also showing major enthusiasm, helping push the total past the $100 million milestone.
The film’s combination of high-energy action, dark humor, and emotionally charged storytelling is resonating deeply with audiences. Critics and fans alike are praising its dynamic animation and faithful adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga arc, often calling it “one of the best anime films of the year.”
Hollywood Competition Faces A Tough Fight
While Chainsaw Man dominates, other titles are still putting up solid numbers at the global box office.
Black Phone 2 Keeps Ringing Up Strong Numbers
Blumhouse and Universal’s Black Phone 2 continued to draw audiences, earning another $10.5 million internationally this weekend for a $31.4 million international total. That’s roughly on par with the first Black Phone movie at this stage of release.
Globally, the sequel has now earned $80.4 million after two weekends. Mexico remains its strongest market at $7.8 million, outperforming several recent horror hits like A Quiet Place Part II and Smile 2. The UK, Brazil, Australia, and France round out the film’s top-performing regions.
Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You Finds Its Audience
Paramount’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You opened with a $10 million debut across 43 international markets. The romantic drama outperformed Where the Crawdads Sing by 10% and Challengers by 23% on a comparable basis.
Top markets include the UK ($1.75M), Germany ($1.65M), Australia ($1.4M), Mexico ($1.3M), and Brazil ($745K). With positive audience reception and Hoover’s strong global fanbase, the film is expected to maintain steady legs in coming weeks.
One Battle After Another Keeps Winning Hearts
Paul Thomas Anderson’s critically acclaimed drama One Battle After Another continues to impress with another $8 million added this weekend from 76 markets. The film’s international total now sits at $114.2 million, with a global total of $180 million to date.
Despite being a smaller-scale, character-driven drama, Anderson’s film has held strong with only a 34% drop from last weekend. Its strong word-of-mouth and festival buzz continue to drive its steady performance worldwide.
The Boss Arrives: Springsteen’s Story Hits Theaters
Disney and 20th Century Studios’ Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere opened this weekend with $7 million across 28 international markets. The film, which tells the story of Bruce Springsteen’s rise and personal journey, was led by strong openings in the UK ($1.6M) and Germany ($1M).
Its global total now stands at $16.1 million, with more releases to come in major territories like Brazil, Japan, and Korea. While not expected to be a huge global draw, the film has struck a chord with fans of The Boss and older moviegoers.
The Rest of the Global Box Office
Several ongoing releases also saw notable updates this weekend:
- Tron: Ares (Disney) – $6.5M international weekend; $60M international total / $123.4M global
- Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie (Universal) – $5.5M weekend; $36.4M international / $67.6M global
- 50 Years of Roland Kaiser – A Life for Music (Sony) – $2M weekend in 3 markets
- The Conjuring: Last Rites (Warner Bros.) – $1.9M weekend; $310.1M international / $486.8M global
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Infinity Castle (Sony/Crunchyroll) – $1.1M weekend; $666.8M global total
- Bugonia (Universal) – $618K debut weekend in 1 market; $1.3M global
Anime’s Global Dominance Is No Longer a Surprise
What once seemed like niche fandom has now become a mainstream box office force. With Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc topping $100 million globally and Demon Slayer continuing to climb toward $700 million, anime’s power in international markets is undeniable.
Sony and Crunchyroll’s consistent success proves that anime films can compete directly with Hollywood blockbusters. As audiences crave new stories, stylized visuals, and emotional storytelling, anime continues to deliver what global viewers are looking for.
What’s Next for Chainsaw Man
Given this massive success, fans are already buzzing about what’s next for Chainsaw Man. While no official sequel announcement has been made, the popularity of The Reze Arc makes a follow-up nearly inevitable.
The series has a deep well of storylines left to explore, and with MAPPA’s track record, it’s likely we’ll see Denji back on the big screen again soon—chainsaws roaring louder than ever.