Sony's Chainsaw Man Dominates Thursday Previews With $3.4M, Outpacing Springsteen Documentary

Sony and Crunchyroll's anime film "Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc" has made a significant impact at the box office with $3.4 million in Thursday previews, projecting to earn over $11 million during the weekend. This success underscores the rising dominance of anime in mainstream cinema, following the precedent set by "Demon Slayer," which achieved massive domestic and global grosses. In contrast, Disney and 20th Century Studios' biopic "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" had a more modest preview earning of $850,000 and is expected to make between $9 million and $11 million, signaling tougher competition for emotionally driven biopics. Additionally, the Paramount film "Regretting You," adapted from a Colleen Hoover novel, is quietly gaining traction with an estimated $9 million to $11 million weekend despite limited release. The contrasting performances highlight a shift in audience preferences toward fandom-driven, emotionally resonant stories, with anime's immersive universes leading the charge and reshaping box office success metrics.