‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ Surpasses ‘It Can't Be Helped’, Climbs to 7th Place at Box Office; 3 Million Admissions Imminent

The movie ‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ continues its remarkable box office run, securing the 7th spot on this year's overall rankings.

According to the Korean Film Council's Integrated Network for Cinema Ticket Admissions, as of the 9th, ‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ had surpassed 2.97 million cumulative admissions. This figure officially overtakes the 2.93 million admissions for ‘It Can't Be Helped’.

Despite facing competition from newly released films such as ‘First Ride’ and ‘Prey: The Land of Death’, the movie demonstrated strong staying power by recording the highest seat occupancy rate on Saturday, topping the box office.

Internationally, the film’s popularity remains immense in Japan, where it held the number one spot for seven consecutive weeks. It has amassed over 5.21 million admissions and 7.9 billion yen in revenue, ranking 91st on the all-time box office chart.

Domestically, the film is maintaining a high position in real-time reservation rates amid explosive praise from actual moviegoers, fueling anticipation for the 3 million admission milestone. The story centers on Denji, a boy who becomes ‘Chainsaw Man’ after a contract with the Chainsaw Devil Pochita, and his explosive encounter with the mysterious girl Reze, delivering a thrilling experience to audiences.

Korean netizens are reacting enthusiastically, with comments like "Finally, it seems like it will surpass 3 million!", "I'm watching Reze Arc multiple times because it's so fun", and "I regret it only came out now".