"Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc" has exceeded expectations, dominating the box office during a typically slow October [3, 9]. Meanwhile, other releases like "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" and "Tron: Ares" have faced challenges [5, 6].
Anime Reigns Supreme
The anime film "Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc" has achieved a global milestone, surpassing $100 million worldwide [2]. Its success highlights the continuing popularity and financial viability of anime in the international market [2, 9]. The film topped the U.S. box office with an estimated $17.3 million from 3,003 theaters [12]. This performance overshadowed other new releases, including the Springsteen biopic and "Black Phone 2" [5, 11]. In Korea, "Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc" also led the box office [1].
Another film making waves in a smaller release is "Bugonia", which had a strong per-screen debut for 2025 [13]. The film earned an estimated $690,000 from 17 locations [7].
Disappointments and Underperformers
Despite a notable budget and marketing campaign, "Tron: Ares" has underperformed [6]. The film has passed two major box office milestones during its third weekend but still struggles to keep up with its huge budget [4]. Its tepid reviews have dimmed awards prospects [17]. "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" also fizzled at the box office, earning only $7 million overseas [15]. The romantic drama "Regretting You" opened to $12.85 million domestically and $22.85 million globally, landing at #3 [8, 11]. While reviews were mixed, the film garnered strong audience scores [11].
October has seen left-field releases like "Chainsaw Man" and Taylor Swift's "Life of a Showgirl" film saving the day [9, 10]. "Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl" has dominated cultural conversation since its release [10].
TL;DR
* "Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc" has exceeded expectations, grossing over $100 million worldwide and topping the box office in the U.S. and Korea [2, 1]. * "Tron: Ares" has underperformed despite its budget and marketing, while "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" also disappointed [6, 15]. * "Bugonia" had a strong per-screen debut, while "Regretting You" had a decent opening weekend despite mixed reviews [13, 11]. * Anime and unexpected releases have driven box office success during a generally slow October [9].