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Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc Tops $150 Million Worldwide, Enters Anime’s All‑Time Top 20

Strong Japanese holds alongside a top‑five North American run drive the climb.

Overview

  • Industry tallies reported by trade outlets place the global gross at about $158 million, lifting the film into the all‑time top 20 for anime releases.
  • North America reached approximately $35.3 million after 15 days, making it the No. 5 highest‑grossing anime film there and edging past Jujutsu Kaisen 0’s $34.5 million.
  • Japan’s cume stands near ¥8.3 billion (about $54 million) after the eighth weekend, exceeding Shin Godzilla’s domestic total and reaching roughly 5.6 million admissions.
  • On its third Friday in North America the film earned around $900,000 with a 30.7% week‑over‑week drop, playing on 2,285 screens after shedding 718 locations.
  • Produced by MAPPA and directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, the feature adapts manga chapters 38–52, with creator Tatsuki Fujimoto citing Before Sunrise as a key inspiration.