Regretting You vs. Chainsaw Man movie: box office weekend, what’s new, and when you can stream

Bassyonni

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Regretting You vs. Chainsaw Man

A busy fall frame just delivered a pop-culture split screen: the romance-drama Regretting You opened nationwide as Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc carved out the top spot with a fan-driven surge. As of Sunday, October 26, early weekend tallies point to a strong No. 1 debut for the anime feature while Regretting You secured a healthy No. 2, setting up a word-of-mouth race heading into Halloween week.

‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ takes the crown

The theatrical expansion that began Friday, October 24 brought packed evening shows and premium-format sellouts in several metros. The film’s formula—high-octane action, emotional fallout from Denji and Reze’s relationship, and a lean, theater-friendly runtime—converted core fans and casuals alike. Industry estimates through Sunday show the movie leading the weekend on the strength of front-loaded Friday traffic and solid Saturday retention, with Sunday matinées boosted by anime-club outings.

Fast facts

U.S. release: October 24, 2025 (wide)
Runtime/Rating: ~100 minutes, R for intense violence (plus brief nudity)
Why it’s clicking: Eventized screenings, energetic word of mouth, and a self-contained arc that welcomes newcomers without deep series homework.

Expect weekday holds to be more volatile than a typical live-action drama—anime features often front-load—but another rush is likely on Thursday as fans revisit with friends ahead of Halloween.

‘Regretting You’ finds its audience

Adapted from Colleen Hoover’s 2019 novel, Regretting You arrived this week with early Thursday previews sliding into a wide Friday rollout. The mother-daughter drama (headlined by Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace) leans on combustible family secrets, grief, and second-chance romance—catnip for readers of the book and date-night crowds who prefer tears to jump scares in late October.

Critics are split, but the opening-weekend math is encouraging: solid per-theater averages, strong upticks at Friday late shows, and above-average Saturday date-night momentum. The demographic skew favors women 18–34 with notable crossover from book-club cohorts.

Fast facts

Theatrical start: Previews October 23; wide play October 24
Tone: YA-tilted romance/drama with a bruising family core
What’s different vs. the book: The finale and a handful of connective scenes have been restructured for cleaner on-screen payoffs while preserving the central relationship beats.

Streaming clock: when each title likely lands at home

Studios rarely lock digital windows on opening weekend, but recent patterns offer a guide:

Regretting You: Expect premium VOD in ~3–4 weeks, followed by a subscription streaming debut ~6–8 weeks after theatrical launch.
Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc: Anime features often linger theatrically for fan events and encore nights; digital purchase/rental commonly arrives ~4–8 weeks post-release, with subscription streaming later depending on regional licensing.

Note: Exact windows vary by territory; announcements typically drop after first-week grosses are finalized.

What the weekend says about the market

Event anime is mainstream. When the arc is self-contained and marketed as an “experience,” turnout rivals live-action tentpoles.
Book-to-screen still draws. Even with mixed reviews, built-in readership powered Regretting You to a top-tier debut and strong audience scores out of the gate.
Counterprogramming works in late October. Horror sequels, prestige dramas, anime spectacles, and page-to-screen romances can all flourish when their lanes stay distinct.

What to watch next week

Chainsaw Man weekday holds: If night shows stabilize above typical anime drops, second-weekend legs could surprise.
Regretting You’s Monday/Tuesday: A gentler decline would signal sticky word of mouth among book audiences and adult drama fans.
International expansions: Additional markets and subtitled/dubbed showtimes can goose the second weekend for both titles.

Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc roared to a fan-fueled No. 1, while Regretting You proved that page-turners still pack theaters. One offers chainsaws and heartbreak; the other, grief and healing. Both just reminded Hollywood that audiences will show up—so long as the story feels like an event.