Godzilla Minus Zero heads for No. 1 at US box office
Godzilla Minus Zero, the latest Japanese film in the long-running Godzilla franchise, opened in Japan on November 3 and broke the country's opening-day box office record.
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What happened
Godzilla Minus Zero, the latest Japanese film in the long-running Godzilla franchise, opened in Japan on November 3 and broke the country's opening-day box office record. Ahead of its U.S. opening weekend, it has taken in $6 million in previews over three days, while The Cat in the Hat has taken $1 million on Thursday night. Forecasters expect it to open at No. 1 against The Cat in the Hat.
Why it matters
If the forecasts hold, Godzilla Minus Zero could become only the fourth non-English film to top the U.S. box office.
Timeline
- Nov 3: Godzilla Minus Zero opens in Japan and breaks the country's opening-day box office record.
- Nov 4, 7:48 PM ET: The film is on track to possibly open at No. 1 above the animated The Cat in the Hat.
- Nov 5, 9:41 PM ET: Godzilla Minus Zero has earned $6 million in previews over three days, while The Cat in the Hat has earned $1 million Thursday night.
Coverage
- Box Office: 'Godzilla Minus Zero' Roars $6M Previews, 'Cat in the Hat' $1M (Anthony D'Alessandro)
- 'Godzilla Minus Zero' to Tower Over 'The Cat in the Hat' and 'Wild Horse Nine' at the Box Office (fanbolt.com)
- Box office: Godzilla Minus Zero crushes The Cat in the Hat (goldderby.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 sets Japan opening-day record, eyes U.S. top spot
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