When and where to watch the anime in India – Firstpost

After its highly successful theatrical run, ‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’ is finally headed home. The film is arriving on OTT on December 9, 2025. That means from this date onwards, anime fans worldwide who missed the cinema, or prefer to watch from home, will have access to both the original Japanese (subbed) and English-dubbed versions.

Where to Watch: Digital Platforms

According to official announcements, the movie will be available for purchase or rental (i.e., PVOD or premium video on demand) on major digital retailers from December 9, these include Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google TV/Play, and Vudu (Fandango at Home). In India, you can watch it on Crunchyroll, where it is currently streaming.

And just in case your interest in this anime piqued now and you want to watch it from the beginning, you may head to Crunchyroll for a complete experience, or go to Netflix to watch the first season. The film is not available on Netflix in India.

Why Digital Release is Important

For many global fans, especially regions where the movie didn’t get theatrical release or had limited screenings, the December 9 digital release is a big win. It brings access to the cinematic adaptation of the beloved ‘Reze Arc’ directly to living rooms worldwide, without needing to chase theatre tickets.

Moreover, given how the original anime series (and its fans) rely heavily on streaming platforms, releasing ‘Reze Arc’ digitally makes it more inclusive- even those new to the series can catch up easily.