How to Watch Chainsaw Man – Reze Arc at Home: Streaming & Digital Release

Anime fans who missed Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc in theaters won’t have to wait long to experience one of 2025’s most emotional releases at home. Following its major box-office run and global fan response, Sony Pictures has officially announced a home-viewing rollout — starting sooner than expected.

The movie, which adapts the highly beloved “Reze Arc” from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga, continues directly from Season 1 rather than serving as a filler side story. That makes it essential viewing for fans waiting for Chainsaw Man Season 2.

Digital Release Begins December 9

Sony confirmed that Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc will be available via PVOD (Premium Video on Demand) on December 9, 2025. Both subbed and dubbed versions will be offered for rental or purchase on major digital platforms including:

• Apple TV

• Prime Video

• Fandango at Home

• Google Play

• YouTube Movies

This allows fans to revisit the story from home — including Denji’s heartbreaking romance with Reze and the explosive arrival of the Bomb Devil, which dramatically shifts the tone of the film.

Streaming Release on Crunchyroll Expected Soon

Because the movie is distributed through a partnership between Sony Pictures Releasing and Crunchyroll, fans can expect a Crunchyroll streaming release within the next few months. No exact date has been announced yet, but the traditional release window suggests it may arrive early 2026, following the standard sequence of theatrical, digital, and then streaming.

Crunchyroll currently hosts Season 1 of Chainsaw Man, so the transition should be seamless for subscribers.

Will There Be Bonus Features or Physical Copies?

At launch, the PVOD version does not include bonus features, making it a straightforward digital release. However, given Crunchyroll’s pattern with recent major titles, a Blu-ray/4K physical release is highly likely later in 2026. These editions often include behind-the-scenes content, interviews, and collectible packaging — strong incentives for dedicated collectors.

A Landmark Year for Anime Movies

2025 has proven to be an exceptional year for anime cinema, with Reze Arc joining titles like:

• Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle

• 100 Meters

• The Rose of Versailles

While Demon Slayer fans await their home release, Chainsaw Man viewers now get first access to revisit what many are calling the most devastating and beautifully animated anime film of the year.

With romance, emotional trauma, world-building, and brutal action, the movie sets the stage for what’s next — although Season 2 remains at least a year or two away.