New Delhi: The latest Godzilla film, Godzilla Minus Zero, has had a great opening weekend at the box office. The Japanese film has topped the US and Canadian
box office charts, earning $31.6 million in these markets.
The film has also earned $63 million worldwide so far. It has broken the opening weekend record for a live-action foreign-language film in North America. The film is in Japanese with English subtitles.
Godzilla Minus Zero breaks box office records
Godzilla Minus Zero is the 39th film in the Godzilla franchise, which started back in 1954. The film has received a good response from audiences in the US and Canada and has also done well in Japan.
In Japan, the film has set a new opening record for a live-action movie. It is a sequel to Godzilla Minus One, which was released in 2023 and went on to win an Oscar.
What is Godzilla Minus Zero about?
Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, Godzilla Minus Zero is set in Japan in 1949, two years after Godzilla was believed to have died in the ocean.
The story follows Godzilla as it returns to Japan, which is still trying to recover from World War II. This time, the monster has to face a new enemy, a three-headed creature called Ghidorah. The film shows the two monsters fighting, while humans also play an important part in the story.
Makers react to the film’s box office success
Koji Ueda, president of Toho Global, the company behind the film, also spoke about its success. He said that the response shows how much people around the world love Godzilla and director Takashi Yamazaki’s work.
The film had a strong opening in Japan too. On November 3, it earned $5.75 million on its first day. This was more than double the opening-day collection of Godzilla Minus One, according to Toho.
The film was released in both IMAX and regular theatres across the world. IMAX screens played a big part in its box office numbers, bringing in 34% of its total opening weekend collection.
Godzilla Minus Zero competes with Ramayana
Godzilla Minus Zero is also facing competition from the Indian film Ramayana: Rise of a Legend. The Hindi film has collected $55.7 million worldwide in its opening weekend.
The film, which is said to be the most expensive Indian movie ever made, earned $32 million in India and $8.7 million in the US.
Both films were made in the IMAX format, giving audiences a chance to watch them on larger screens. However, Godzilla Minus Zero is yet to be released in India.
