Sony and Crunchyroll’s anime film Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc opened to $17.25 million over the U.S. weekend of October 24, 2025, across 3,003 theaters, surpassing initial projections of $11 to $15 million. This strong performance is fueled by targeted fan engagement at conventions including Anime Expo Los Angeles and New York Comic-Con, wide digital promotion on Crunchyroll platforms across 65+ markets, and a significant share of revenue, 63 percent, from premium large formats such as IMAX and 3D. AMC Empire in New York City emerged as the top individual venue.[1][2][11]
Critical Reception and Audience Response Underscore Broad Appeal
The film holds a 96% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and an A CinemaScore from audiences. Early Thursday previews garnered $3.4 million. Globally, Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc has earned approximately $108 million, boosted by its prior September release in Japan, where it launched with $8.45 million domestically and amassed $43 million to date. South Korea contributed over $16 million following multiple weeks at number one, with Hong Kong and Vietnam adding to the total international gross.[3][4][9]
Universal/Blumhouse’s Black Phone 2 grossed $13 million in its second weekend.
Paramount’s Regretting You opened with $12.5 million to moderate reception.
Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere debuted at $9.1 million, impacted by overlapping major sports broadcasts and timing targeting an older audience.[2][12]
Focus Features’ Bugonia, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, opened in 17 theaters with a $40,500 per-screen average, supported by favorable critical reviews and poised for wider expansion during Halloween weekend.[2]
Key Box Office Takeaways
$17.25 million U.S. opening weekend across 3,003 theaters.
63% of revenue from premium format screenings (IMAX, 3D).
Approximately $108 million global gross including strong Asian market performances.
Diverse audience with notably high Latino/Hispanic and Asian American share.
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