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Can Sony claim to have done it again? Coming after the box office performance of Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which earned over $600 million globally, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has surpassed the $100M threshold worldwide, reaching a international earnings of $108M this weekend. This movie surpassed Black Phone 2 (almost $13 million) in its sophomore frame in movie houses, as well as the film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere featuring Jeremy Allen White ($9 million).

Strong U.S. and Global Earnings

Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, the feature is a immediate sequel of Chainsaw Man’s first season. It grossed over $18 million domestically after a robust $5.2 million Saturday box office and $4.5 million Sunday. Overseas, the produced by MAPPA feature added $14.7M across 46 international territories, resulting in a global sum of $60.4 million via Sony ($43.1 million international, $18.2 million domestic). Sony has yet to announce its official box office total.

Benchmarks to Previous Anime Hits

Anime marketing agency White Box Entertainment had earlier commented, comparing the movie's expected results to Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which grossed thirty-four million dollars in the U.S. and Canada in 2022 and debuted with a similar eighteen million dollars domestically. This movie's first weekend is in line with that standard, while its $108M worldwide total presently stands slightly below the earlier film's over $166 million overall box office. Although it’s unlikely this Chainsaw Man film will match the box office of smash success Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, this is still a significant success for the studio.

Promotional Campaigns Boost Performance

The studio and its partner Crunchyroll have skillfully used fan engagement to propel their dominance at the cinema for anime films. The movie's marketing campaign began at the Anime Expo in LA in July with a discussion featuring MAPPA, special events, and photo opportunities with Pochita, then continued with a notable appearance at New York Comic Con showcasing exclusive clips, fan raffles, and further MAPPA discussions. Moreover, organizers held an special preview for fans for moviegoers and influencers alike after the last day of the gathering.

Future Prospects

This year marks a significant period for animated films, and for Sony, which has an additional feature-length anime premiering in 2025 in the upcoming Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution in the month of November.