Japanese monster movie Godzilla Minus Zero has made an impressive start at the international box office. The film has secured the top position in the US and Canadian box office charts, collecting $31.6 million during its opening weekend.
Its worldwide earnings have reached $63 million so far. The film has also created a new record for the biggest opening weekend by a live-action foreign-language movie in North America. Released in Japanese with English subtitles, the movie is attracting audiences across international markets.
Godzilla Minus Zero Creates Box Office History
Godzilla Minus Zero is the 39th instalment in the long-running Godzilla franchise, which began in 1954. The latest release has received a strong response from moviegoers in North America and Japan.
The film has also achieved a significant milestone in its home market, setting a new opening record for a live-action movie in Japan.
Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the movie follows the success of Godzilla Minus One, which arrived in 2023 and went on to win an Academy Award. The latest instalment continues the franchise’s international box office journey.
What Is the Story of Godzilla Minus Zero?
The story of Godzilla Minus Zero takes place in Japan in 1949, two years after Godzilla was believed to have died in the ocean.
The monster returns to a country still struggling to recover from the destruction of World War II. This time, Godzilla faces another powerful threat in the form of Ghidorah, a mysterious three-headed creature.
The film centres on the confrontation between these two giant monsters while also highlighting the role of human characters in the unfolding events.
Film Producers React to Its Global Success
The film’s strong box office performance has also drawn a response from its makers. Koji Ueda, president of Toho Global, said the international reception reflects the worldwide popularity of Godzilla and the work of director Takashi Yamazaki.
The movie also recorded a successful opening in Japan. On November 3, it earned $5.75 million on its first day, more than twice the opening-day collection of Godzilla Minus One, according to Toho.
The film was released in regular cinemas as well as IMAX theatres across international markets. IMAX screenings made a notable contribution to its opening performance, accounting for 34% of the total opening weekend collection.
Godzilla Minus Zero Faces Competition from Ramayana
Alongside its international box office performance, Godzilla Minus Zero is also competing with the Indian film Ramayana: Rise of a Legend.
The Hindi-language film reportedly collected $55.7 million worldwide during its opening weekend. Its earnings included $32 million from India and another $8.7 million from the US market.
Described as the most expensive Indian film ever made, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend has also attracted attention in international markets.
Both movies were produced in the IMAX format, giving audiences the opportunity to experience them on larger screens. However, Godzilla Minus Zero has not yet been released in India.
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