'Chainsaw Man' Movie Gears Up to Ride 'Demon Slayer' Wave, Secures No. 2 Pre-Sale Rank
Following the unprecedented success of 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village', a new wave of Japanese anime films is set to captivate audiences.
'Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc', slated for release on the 24th, marks the first cinematic installment of the popular 'Chainsaw Man' anime series. The film chronicles the encounter between Denji, a young man who becomes 'Chainsaw Man' after a contract with the Chainsaw Devil Pochita, and the enigmatic girl Reze. It adapts the most beloved 'Reze Arc' from the original manga, promising intense action and a compelling romance between the two leads.
Demonstrating significant early buzz, 'Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc' has already secured the second spot in pre-sale rankings as of midnight on the 24th, with 18.2% of tickets sold and 134,583 tickets purchased. This impressive performance places it ahead of concurrent releases, including the highly anticipated 'Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine', the long-running hit 'F1 The Movie', and the buzzworthy 'Jurassic World: Dominion'.
The film's strong reception was evident upon its earlier release in Japan on the 19th, where it topped the box office charts, surpassing acclaimed titles like 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village' and 'Exit the Gungeon'. It garnered an opening day revenue of 420 million yen (approximately $3.96 million USD) and attracted 272,000 viewers. Over its opening weekend, the movie earned a total of 1.2 billion yen (approximately $11.3 million USD) and drew 807,000 attendees, signaling the birth of another box office sensation.
With this overseas success, anticipation is high for its performance in the domestic market. 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village', released last month, has already amassed over 4.8 million viewers in Korea, ranking third in the overall 2025 box office. The upcoming release of its dubbed version on the 25th further suggests that the 5 million viewer mark is within reach.
Adding to the anime lineup, 'Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie', based on Gege Akutami's acclaimed manga, is scheduled for release on October 16th. This film delves into the story of friendship and tragedy between two powerful sorcerers, Satoru Gojo and Suguru Geto, during the summer of 2006.
Much like 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba', the success of 'Chainsaw Man' and 'Jujutsu Kaisen' in theaters is largely driven by their immense popularity as manga. The question on everyone's mind is: which of these anime giants will emerge as the ultimate box office champion this year?
The movie 'Chainsaw Man the Movie: Reze Arc' is the first theatrical film adaptation of the highly popular manga series 'Chainsaw Man'. It brings to life the much-anticipated 'Reze Arc' for fans. The protagonist, Denji, gains extraordinary powers after forming a contract with the Chainsaw Devil, Pochita. The film focuses on the developing relationship between Denji and the mysterious girl, Reze, blending thrilling action with emotional romance.