Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc is proving that anime cinema is alive and roaring in 2025.
This is the third anime film, alongside Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback, that’s dominating this year’s global charts — currently ranking #3 in worldwide box office.
With individual regional records to boast and fan buzz still climbing, Reze Arc continues to slice its way through the global box-office battlefield.
The Achievement So Far
- Worldwide Gross: US $68.3 million (as of late October 2025)
- Japan Debut: ¥1.25 billion (~ US $8.46 million) in its opening weekend – #1 at the box office
- Opening Day: ¥420 million (~ US $2.84 million) with about 272,000 tickets sold
- Korea Success: Stayed #1 for two weeks, crossing 2.24 million tickets and entering the Top 6 highest-grossing Japanese animated films in Korean history
- Critical Buzz: Early reviews from Variety and IGN call it a “violent yet emotional masterpiece,” with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score in its first week
Box-Office Highlights – Top Performing Countries
| Country | Collection (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Japan | ¥13.4 billion (~ US $88 million) |
| South Korea | ₩ 32.8 billion (~ US $24 million) |
| India | ₹ 4 crore (~ US $480,000) |
| Taiwan | NT$ 53 million (~ US $1.6 million) |
| Hong Kong | HK$ 10 million (~ US $1.3 million) |
| Worldwide Total | US $68.3 million (ongoing) |
(Latest data via Oricon, Variety & Box Office Mojo – October 2025)
Fans React Worldwide
Across Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, and other strong anime markets, fans are calling Reze Arc one of the most cinematically beautiful anime adaptations in recent years.
Clips from the movie are flooding X (formerly Twitter) under #ChainsawManMovie and #RezeArc, with communities praising MAPPA’s breathtaking animation, raw emotion, and powerful soundtrack.
In multiple Southeast Asian regions, theatres have extended screenings due to sold-out shows — a rare feat for an R-rated anime film.
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Why It Matters
This isn’t just about numbers — it’s about momentum.
Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc shows that anime films can rival mainstream Hollywood releases.
With European and North American runs rolling out in November, the film is expected to cross US $100 million worldwide soon.
Final Take
From Asia to Europe, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc is a global phenomenon — a blend of emotion, madness, and artistry.
It doesn’t need to break records to prove its power; it’s already a symbol of how anime rules cinemas in 2025.
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