Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Becomes Global Juggernaut, Smashes $168M and Climbs Japan's All-Time Box Office Ranks

The theatrical run of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc continues to exceed industry expectations, solidifying its position as a major global box office success. In a remarkable display of sustained audience engagement, the highly anticipated anime adaptation from Studio MAPPA has maintained a strong presence in the Japanese market, dominating charts even into its ninth weekend of release.

This commercial powerhouse experienced a stunning 69.2% surge in revenue compared to the previous week, adding an impressive $2.2 million to its domestic haul during this late-stage weekend. The film's domestic performance is now historic. Reze Arc has officially garnered ¥8.77 billion, translating to approximately $57 million, achieved through 5.72 million admissions in Japan alone.

This monumental success elevates the film to the 76th spot on the list of Japan's all-time highest-grossing films, officially overtaking the lifetime gross of The Eternal 0, which stood at ¥8.76 billion. Industry analysts predict the film will comfortably breach the top 70 highest-grossing films in its home country within the next few weeks, showcasing the enduring cultural significance of the Chainsaw Man universe.

Global Box Office Milestones

The film's success is far from limited to Japan. Globally, Chainsaw Man: The Movie: Reze Arc has amassed a staggering $168.3 million. Its international box office contributions are robust, totaling an estimated $70.1 million, including a significant $41.2 million contribution from the North American market.

These figures have propelled the adaptation to the 16th rank on the list of the highest-grossing anime movies worldwide. In achieving this milestone, Reze Arc sailed past major theatrical releases such as Bayside Shakedown 2 ($164.5 million) and Detective Conan: One Eyed Flashback ($162 million), positioning itself on the cusp of breaking into the top 15.

Financial returns underscore its extraordinary success: produced on a remarkably modest budget of just $4 million, the film has generated returns exceeding forty-two times its production cost. Its exceptional run began with an $18,030,883 opening weekend across 3,003 theaters, a sum representing 45% of its total domestic gross at the time. With an outstanding legs multiplier of 2.22, Reze Arc demonstrates that dedicated fanbase support and positive word-of-mouth are sustaining its powerful momentum, solidifying the franchise's commercial viability across the globe.