The anime Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Story (Gekijōban Chainsaw Man Reze-hen) continues to make waves in theaters as the new year begins. As of January 4, the film has earned an impressive 10.15 billion yen (around $65 million) in Japan. With that figure, it has officially entered the top 50 highest-grossing films ever released in Japan, currently ranking 49th on the list. This achievement highlights both the strength of the Chainsaw Man franchise and its enormous fanbase worldwide.
Released in September 2025, the film serves as a continuation of the hit anime series Chainsaw Man, which is based on the acclaimed manga by Tatsuki Fujimoto. The movie adapts the fan-favorite "Reze Arc" from the manga, exploring deeper emotional themes and adding intensity to the already wild and visceral Chainsaw Man universe. The story expands Denji’s world, introducing Reze, a character who quickly became one of the most discussed and complex figures in the manga. Her relationship with Denji injects a tragic and human layer into the bloody chaos of devil hunting.
Earlier this year, the movie slipped from fourth to fifth place among Japan’s top-grossing films for 2025, passing the spotlight to another animated blockbuster, Zootopia 2. Despite the slight drop, Chainsaw Man The Movie remains a major box office powerhouse, showing remarkable longevity in cinemas and continuing to draw new viewers thanks to its passionate fanbase and strong word of mouth.
The film was produced by the renowned animation studio MAPPA, known for high-profile projects such as Attack on Titan: The Final Season, Jujutsu Kaisen, and the original Chainsaw Man series. MAPPA’s signature mix of cinematic visuals and fluid action sequences once again takes center stage, pushing the boundaries of anime filmmaking. The studio has already confirmed that it is working on the highly anticipated second season of the Chainsaw Man anime, promising to deliver even more of the gritty tone and unfiltered energy that fans love.
With its emotional depth, jaw-dropping animation, and intense storytelling, Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Story has solidified the franchise as one of the biggest phenomena in modern anime culture. As global streaming releases and subtitled versions reach international audiences, it’s only a matter of time before the movie becomes a major hit far beyond Japan.
