Fans of the hit anime series “Chainsaw Man” can rejoice as “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” is set to hit digital storefronts on December 9, 2025. Sony Pictures Entertainment, in partnership with Crunchyroll, announced the digital release, which will allow viewers to purchase or rent the highly anticipated film in both Japanese with English subtitles and an English-dubbed version. This digital debut follows a successful theatrical run for the movie, which has garnered significant critical acclaim and impressive box office numbers worldwide.
Digital Availability and Release Specifics
Starting December 9, “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” will be accessible across major digital platforms. Viewers will be able to find the film on services such as Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google TV, and Vudu – Fandango at Home. This wide release ensures that fans have multiple options to experience the film from the comfort of their homes. The availability of both subbed and dubbed versions caters to the diverse preferences of the global anime audience.
Diving into the “Reze Arc” Narrative
The film serves as a direct continuation of the first season of the “Chainsaw Man” anime television series, adapting events from the fifth and sixth volumes of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s original manga. The “Reze Arc” introduces Denji, the titular Chainsaw Man, to a mysterious girl named Reze, with whom he quickly develops a romance. However, their encounter leads Denji into one of his most perilous battles yet, facing the formidable Bomb Devil. The story is lauded for its blend of intense action, dark fantasy, and emotional character drama, exploring themes of love and survival in a brutal world inhabited by devils and hunters.
Critical Acclaim and Box Office Triumph
“Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” premiered in Japan on September 19, 2025, distributed by Toho, and later had its North American theatrical release on October 24, with early Crunchyroll member screenings on October 22. The movie quickly became a box office sensation, selling over 807,000 tickets and grossing ¥1.251 billion (approximately US$8.46 million) in its opening weekend in Japan alone, topping the box office. As of November 23, 2025, the film has achieved a worldwide gross of $175 million, establishing itself as one of the highest-grossing Japanese films of all time.
Critics have widely praised the film, which holds a 96% “fresh” critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 45 reviews. The consensus highlights the film’s “carnage while maintaining a perversely sweet emotional core,” describing it as “a bloody feast rendered in eye-popping animation.” Audiences have also responded enthusiastically, giving it a 98% “fresh” Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Anticipated Streaming Release
While the digital release offers immediate access, many fans are also looking forward to a streaming debut. Although Crunchyroll has not yet announced a specific streaming date, industry watchers anticipate that “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” will become available for streaming on the platform in early 2026. This phased release strategy allows for both premium early access through digital purchase/rent and eventual broader accessibility via subscription streaming services.
The digital release of “Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc” marks a significant event for fans, bringing the highly anticipated cinematic adaptation of one of the manga’s most beloved arcs to a wider audience. Its success further solidifies “Chainsaw Man” as a dominant force in modern anime.
