The Chainsaw Man Reze Movie grossed $175 million globally with a budget of $4.1 million, but the Hollywood Foreign Press completely ignored it. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle was the only anime chosen by the 83rd Golden Globes as the Best Animated Motion Picture, even though there were six films nominated, none of which were MAPPA's Box Office success.Absolutely, when it comes to pure quality, the Chainsaw Man Reze Movie deserves Golden Globe recognition; 42 times return on investment can say more than any award ever could. The animation itself exceeded all technical standards, and instead of having a series of episodes edited together, the film produced a complete and cohesive theatre-length story.Denji and Reze as seen in the movie (Image Source: MAPPA Studio)The Chainsaw Man Reze Movie has really done amazing at the box office and beyond since it dropped in September 2025. MAPPA Studios knocked it outta the park with awesome animation that got rave reviews from fans as well as the pros. So far, it has a score of 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics saying great things about its animated visuals and the emotionally stimulating plot of the story.Why did Demon Slayer get the Nomination Instead?The pool scene from the movie (Image Source: MAPPA Studio)Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle got a Golden Globe nomination, plus it had a much bigger box office take of $780 million globally. It was the 6th highest-grossing movie of 2025 and broke several records, including the highest-grossing non-English film in America. The success of that movie most likely led the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to choose it over other anime options.According to reports, the CEO of Crunchyroll said that they are going to actively campaign for this film to get an Oscar nomination. Their determination to get this awarded has most likely helped them secure a nomination for the Golden Globe, whereas Chainsaw Man Reze Movie was completely omitted from this cycle. It seems obvious that the logical choice is not to split votes between two large anime releases with the same studio.Critical Reception Supports the Case for Chainsaw Man Reze MovieReze's death scene at the end of the Movie (Image Source: MAPPA Studio)The reviews were all about how pretty and emotional this movie was. Since the movie adaptation showcased the bittersweet relationship between Denji and Reze, it perfectly encapsulated the balance of action and dark comedy that had been seen in past installments/episodes in the series. In my opinion, it was very well done the way MAPPA made this work for theatrical viewing, and it definitely set itself apart from episodic viewing.One of the standout features of all of the reviews was how well done the animation quality was. When talking about the action sequences in the movie, the reviewers had a lot of praise for how well MAPPA had choreographed the fight scenes. On top of that, the score created by Kenshi Yonezu, along with the opening and closing themes, added a lot of emotion to the film and had the fans raving about both tracks.The Future Impact on Chainsaw ManDespite missing the Golden Globe nomination, the Chainsaw Man Reze Movie's success establishes strong momentum for the franchise's future. The movie also helps put the MAPPA studio on the map by showing that they are committed to creating top-notch animation. With all of that said, the future looks extremely bright for the Chainsaw Man franchise, and there are future opportunities for awards recognition.While it is unfortunate that Chainsaw Man Reze Movie did not receive a nomination this year, it should not take anything away from what the film accomplished. The film demonstrated that even R-rated animation can be commercially successful without sacrificing its artistic creativity.Chainsaw Man Reze Movie should have been nominated for a Golden Globe, but did not due to some of the more complex issues that surround awarding films, not the quality of the film. In contrast, there was no compelling reason for Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle to be nominated for anything, but if there is a case for that film, then there is also a need to be able to submit more than six nominees.