Fez – Sony/Crunchyroll’s release topped the U.S. weekend chart for October 24–26, outpacing “Black Phone 2” and a Bruce Springsteen biopic, according to studio and industry tallies. Trade trackers called the debut a clear over-performance for an R-rated anime title in a slow October frame.

International momentum set the stage before the U.S. rollout. In Japan, where the film opened on September 19, receipts have climbed past $43 million; South Korea’s September 24 launch has added more than $16 million and the title held the top spot there through the October 24–26 frame. Additional Asia markets, including Hong Kong and Vietnam, contributed early support ahead of the North American bow.

By Sunday estimates, worldwide grosses stood near $108 million, with roughly $17.25 million domestic and $90.75 million international. On the 2025 year-to-date chart, the film is currently just outside the global top 30, notable for a franchise feature expanding from a TV debut three years ago.

The release strategy for this anime film mirrors that of other recent successes: establish a strong presence in Japan, maintain momentum in Korea, and then leverage the U.S. fanbase to achieve a top-ranking opening weekend. Industry analysts attribute this success to the film’s event-based marketing, its availability in premium formats, and the pre-existing audience from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga and MAPPA’s animated series. With a reported “A-range” audience score in the U.S. and significant social media buzz, the film’s sustained performance throughout November will be crucial in determining how much higher “Reze Arc” can climb on the global box office charts.

For theaters, the win underscores how anime continues to diversify the box office mix between tentpoles, horror, and music biopics. For fans, it signals that standalone arcs tied to long-running series can carry theatrical runs well beyond core markets when positioned as must-see chapters.

Continued play in North America, expansions across remaining international territories, and week-two holds in Korea and Japan that will clarify ultimate reach. As of October 27, the film’s pace places it among 2025’s stronger non-Hollywood earners, with upside if weekday business holds and premium screens remain available into early November.