Anime fans, rejoice! Sony and Crunchyroll’s Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc is making a thunderous entrance at the box office, slashing its way to a stunning $8 million opening day and setting the stage for a $14 million-plus weekend. The film’s explosive debut cements its place at the top of the charts, even as the World Series showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays threatens to draw some eyes away. Still, when it comes to anime, Los Angeles remains an undisputed stronghold.
According to RelishMix, the film has ignited a social media frenzy, reaching an astonishing 500 million fans online—that’s six times more engagement than the average anime release. On YouTube, views have already surpassed 351 million, making the film’s digital buzz 2.5 times stronger than Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which managed “only” 200 million before its theatrical launch.
Audiences are showering praise on MAPPA Studio for its exquisite animation and faithful adaptation of the manga’s darkly beautiful visuals. The soundtrack by Kenshi Yonezu is earning accolades as well, with fans declaring that Reze Arc “absolutely deserved” its cinematic debut. Comparisons are flying high, with viewers calling it “kick-ass” and “a worthy successor” to Infinity Castle.
Meanwhile, in the runner-up race, 20th Century Studios’ Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, Paramount’s Regretting You, and Universal/Blumhouse’s Black Phone 2 are battling it out for second place, each projected to land between $10.8 million and $12 million. Notably, Black Phone 2 is outperforming expectations, on track to hit $47 million by the weekend’s close.
Further down the charts, Disney’s Tron: Ares is expected to collect around $4 million, while Neon’s Shelby Oaks eyes a more modest $2.5 million.
As the weekend unfolds, one thing is clear: Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc isn’t just dominating the box office—it’s carving a legacy for anime cinema on the global stage. Stay tuned for the final weekend numbers, and get ready for more box office surprises!
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