Godzilla Minus Zero sets Japan opening-day record, eyes U.S. top spot
Toho's new monster film, a follow-up to Godzilla Minus One, opened November 3 in Japan and is now chasing a U.S. debut.
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What happened
Godzilla Minus Zero opened in Japan on November 3 and took in $5.8 million on its first day, a record for a live-action opening day there and more than twice the opening-day gross of Godzilla Minus One. Its U.S. previews have reached $6 million, and projections put its domestic opening at roughly $25 million to $30 million, ahead of The Cat in the Hat.
Why it matters
The film could become only the fourth non-English film to open at No. 1 at the U.S. box office. Its global opening is also projected at about $60 million.
Timeline
- Nov 3: Godzilla Minus Zero opens in Japan.
- Nov 4, 6:35 PM ET: The film debuts in Japan with $5.8 million on its first day in 448 theaters, a new live-action opening-day record there.
- Nov 5, 9:41 PM ET: Its U.S. previews reach $6 million over three days, while The Cat in the Hat has taken $1 million Thursday night.
Coverage
- ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ review: A roaring good sequel to ‘Minus One’ (yakimaherald.com)
- Godzilla Minus Zero tops North American box office with record opening
- Godzilla Minus Zero opens with $63m worldwide as box-office ranking disputed
- Godzilla Minus Zero tops North American box office on opening Friday
- Godzilla Minus Zero heads for No. 1 at US box office
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