Chainsaw Man Anime Film Tops North America Box Office With $17.2M Opening

The anime film "Chainsaw Man: The Movie Reze Arc" has emerged as a significant box office success, surpassing $100 million globally and earning $17.2 million in its U.S. opening weekend, topping the domestic box office ahead of competitors like "Black Phone 2" and "Regretting You." Produced by MAPPA and directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, the film follows the demon hunter Denji and has garnered critical acclaim, holding a 96% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and an A CinemaScore from audiences. While its opening is strong, it does not match the record-breaking performance of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie Infinity Castle," which grossed over $650 million worldwide and made notable inroads in markets such as India, where anime is gaining mainstream popularity. The success of "Chainsaw Man" underscores anime's growing influence on the global box office, supported by effective marketing campaigns including premieres at major conventions and livestreams. This trend reflects a cultural shift with increasing fan engagement and expanding anime merchandise and dubbed versions, signaling anime's transition from niche to mainstream entertainment.