The highly anticipated anime feature, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc, continues its impressive run at the Japanese box office, securing the #1 spot for its sixth consecutive weekend from October 24-26. Meanwhile, the new film ZOMBIE LAND SAGA: Yumeginga Paradise made its debut at #8 during the same weekend.
“Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” Extends Box Office Reign
The film, based on Tatsuki Fujimoto’s popular Chainsaw Man manga, has consistently captivated audiences since its Japanese premiere on September 19, 2025. In its sixth weekend, the movie earned a robust 399 million yen (approximately US$2.6 million) from Friday to Sunday, selling an additional 254,000 tickets.
Impressive Cumulative and Worldwide Performance
To date, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has amassed a staggering cumulative domestic total of 7.17 billion yen (about US$47.15 million) from 4.69 million tickets sold in Japan. Its global appeal is even more pronounced, with worldwide earnings reaching an estimated US$108 million as of October 28, with some reports citing $113 million. This strong international performance was bolstered by a successful North American debut on October 24, where it opened at #1, pulling in US$17.25 million across 3,003 locations over its opening weekend.
The film’s success places it as the 4th highest-grossing film of the year in Japan and the 27th highest-grossing anime film of all time worldwide. In North America, Reze Arc has already surpassed Yu-Gi-Oh: The Movie‘s lifetime gross, becoming the 7th highest-grossing anime film ever in the region, with a cumulative of $21.8 million after just five days. Crunchyroll, through Sony Pictures Releasing, handled the international distribution, with staggered releases from September 24 in select Asian markets to a worldwide rollout by October 24, 2025.
“ZOMBIE LAND SAGA: Yumeginga Paradise” Enters the Rankings
Making its grand entrance into the Japanese box office, ZOMBIE LAND SAGA: Yumeginga Paradise opened at #8 in its inaugural weekend. The film, which premiered in Japan on October 24, 2025, debuted in 127 theaters nationwide.
Positive Fan Reception
Despite its #8 debut, the Zombie Land Saga film has been met with positive audience feedback. It secured the third spot in Filmarks’ first-day satisfaction ranking, achieving an average rating of 4.17 out of 5.0 based on 447 reviews. The movie is a continuation of the popular ZOMBIE LAND SAGA TV anime series, which first aired in 2018, followed by a second season in 2021, and is animated by Studio MAPPA, the same studio behind Chainsaw Man.
The strong performance of both Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc and the enthusiastic reception for ZOMBIE LAND SAGA: Yumeginga Paradise highlight the continued global strength and domestic popularity of anime films.
