“Chainsaw Man The Movie – Reze Arc” poster image.
Sony Pictures Entertainment/Columbia Pictures
Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc, the first feature film based on the popular Japanese manga series, is new in theaters. How soon will the film arrive on streaming?
Directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara. Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc is based on the original story Chainsaw Man by Tatsuki Fujimoto. The film opened in North American theaters on Friday after it was released internationally in late September.
The official summary for the film reads, “For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in an epic, action-fueled adventure that continues the hugely popular anime series. Denji worked as a Devil Hunter for the yakuza, trying to pay off the debt he inherited from his parents, until the yakuza betrayed him and had him killed.
“As he was losing consciousness, Denji’s beloved chainsaw-powered devil-dog, Pochita, made a deal with Denji and saved his life. This fused the two together, creating the unstoppable Chainsaw Man. Now, in a brutal war between devils, hunters, and secret enemies, a mysterious girl named Reze has stepped into his world, and Denji faces his deadliest battle yet, fueled by love in a world where survival knows no rules.”
Like the recent worldwide blockbuster Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc is a Sony Pictures Entertainment/Crunchyroll production. As such, the new movie will likely forgo the digital streaming route — where films become available for purchase or rent on premium video on demand — and first be available for home viewing on Sony’s Crunchyroll streaming platform.
Generally, it takes Sony/Crunchyroll films about four and a half to five months from the time they appear in North American theaters and the time they arrive on the Crunchyroll streaming platform.
For example, Spy x Family Code: White debuted on Crunchyroll on Sept. 5, 2024, roughly four and a half months after it premiered in theaters domestically on April 19, 2024.
In addition, the studio’s Haikyu!! The Movie: Decisive Battle at the Garbage Dump debuted on Crunchyroll on Oct. 31, 2024, five months to the day after it opened in theaters domestically on May 31, 2024.
As such, Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc will likely begin streaming on Crunchyroll sometime between March 10 and March 24, 2026.
How Much Does It Cost To Stream Content On Crunchyroll?
For viewers who don’t subscribe to Crunchyroll, the ad-free streaming platform offers three different tiers after a free seven-day trial.
The Fan Tier, which costs $7.99 per month, allows access to the platform’s library, while the Mega-Fan Tier is $11.99 per month and allows streaming of the platform’s content for up to four devices at a time. The tier also allows access to the Crunchyroll Game Vault and includes other premiums.
Additionally, the Ultimate Fan Tier costs $15.99 per month and allows streaming on up to six devices at a time. The Ultimate Fan Tier also offers offline viewing and access to the Crunchyroll Game Vault, which includes free games and other premiums.
Rated R, Chainsaw Man — The Movie: Reze Arc is new in theaters nationwide.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers/2025/10/25/when-is-chainsaw-manthe-movie-reze-arc-coming-to-streaming/
