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‘Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc’ Crosses ¥2 Billion in Japan as Global Rollout Accelerates

Sony has moved the U.S. opening to October 24 to speed the film into key markets.

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Overview

  • Released on September 19 in Japan, the film sold about 807,000 tickets for ¥1.251 billion on opening weekend and roughly ¥2 billion in six days, briefly overtaking Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle for the top spot.
  • Distributor TOHO projects a total around ¥5 billion for the Japanese run based on early performance.
  • Theatrical expansion is underway across Asia this week, including India and the Philippines on September 26, with IMAX, 4DX and Dolby presentations.
  • Sony set the U.S. theatrical date for October 24, moving it up from October 29 as part of a release spanning more than 80 territories.
  • Early reviews praise the film’s elevated animation, tight pacing and accessible storytelling that continues the anime, with a reported runtime near 102 minutes.