For years, Dragon Ball and Pokémon have ruled worldwide anime box office charts with seemingly unshakable dominance, yet 2025 has brought a new breakout king to the big screen with Chainsaw Man . The franchise’s latest film, Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc , is defying expectations and rewriting the record books at a shocking pace.

Despite a slower-than-expected start, the movie has rapidly surged to become one of the most successful anime releases in U.S. history. The Reze Arc is not just performing well, according to @Luiz_Fernando_J on X, it is eclipsing legendary titles that once seemed untouchable. And that momentum has turned Chainsaw Man into a genuine cinematic phenomenon.

Dragon Ball Dethroned in Record Time

Reze Arc has already surpassed Dragon Ball Supe

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