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first_reported: 2026-11-06 12:56 CST
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# Chicago International Film Festival adds second anime film

After a screening of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc sold out the Music Box Theatre last year, this year's festival program includes two anime films.

Section: [Culture & Events](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: [Chicago International Film Festival](/chicago/wiki/chicago-international-film-festival.md), [Music Box Theatre](/chicago/wiki/music-box-theatre.md)

## Coverage

- [Chicago Reader](https://chicagoreader.com/film-tv/movie-feature/2026-chicago-international-film-festival-animation-anime/), 2026-11-06 12:56 CST: This year’s CIFF was an animation sensation

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