Summary

US fans must wait until Oct. 29, 2025, for Chainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Arc, a month after global release.
Sony may delay US release for strategic marketing, localization, and optimal theatrical window alignment.
Staggered release may lead to spoilers for US viewers but may also enhance the film's impact.

Fans in the United States will have to wait longer than expected for Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc. While the film will premiere in Japan on September 19, 2025, and reach over 80 countries on September 24, its US release is set for a much later date, leaving American audiences behind the global rollout.

The announcement came from Sony Pictures Entertainment on April 1, 2025, via their official X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming the delayed US release. The news sparked immediate discussion, as fans in other countries will experience the film over a month earlier. While staggered release schedules aren’t uncommon in the anime industry, this particular gap raises questions about the strategy behind it.

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Tatsuki Fujimoto’s Chainsaw Man debuted as a manga in 2018, quickly earning a reputation for its uncensored story-telling, brutal action, and subversive storytelling. The anime adaptation, produced by MAPPA, premiered in 2022 and became an instant hit, drawing in both longtime manga readers and new fans.

Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc Release Date

US Release vs. International Release

Region	Release Date
Japan Premiere	September 19, 2025
Global Release (80+ countries)	September 24, 2025
US Release	October 29, 2025

While anime films often see staggered global releases, a gap of over a month between the international and US premiere is unusual, especially for a title as high-profile as Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc.

Why the Delay?

Several factors could explain this decision. Sony Pictures might be aiming to build anticipation and extend the film’s longevity in theaters. A delayed US release allows for a more strategic marketing push, potentially increasing box office performance. Another key factor is localization—dubbing and promotional efforts for the US audience may take additional time, and it makes sense that Sony might not want to rush it and end up doing a bad job. Additionally, Sony may have scheduled the US release to align with an optimal theatrical window, maximizing revenue potential in a crowded film market.

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However, this extended wait comes with a major downside—spoilers. With fans worldwide watching the film a month earlier, major plot points and fights will inevitably flood social media. For US viewers, avoiding spoilers might become nearly impossible. Whether this staggered release helps or harms the film’s US performance remains to be seen.

What Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc is About?

This film adapts the Bomb Girl Arc from Chainsaw Man, introducing Reze, a mysterious woman who enters Denji’s life under seemingly romantic circumstances. However, as the title suggests, Reze’s story is anything but simple.

Key Details:

Director: Tatsuya Yoshihara (Black Clover, Wistoria: Wand and Sword)
Screenwriter: Hiroshi Seko (Attack on Titan, Jujutsu Kaisen)
Character Designer: Kazutaka Sugiyama (One Piece)
Music Composer: Kensuke Ushio (Devilman: Crybaby, Dandadan)

With the film promising intense action and emotional depth, anticipation is high. Whether the US delay enhances its impact or hinders its momentum will be determined when Chainsaw Man: The Movie – Reze Arc finally hits American theaters on October 29.