‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering ‘The Cat in the Hat’
NEW YORK (AP) — “Godzilla Minus Zero” stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.
The blockbuster film "Godzilla Minus Zero" opened its North American run with a record-breaking $31.6 million, shattering the previous record for a foreign-language film at $20.5 million set by "The Cat in the Hat." Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, this sequel to 2023's Oscar-winning "Godzilla Minus One" pays homage to the franchise's Japanese origins, taking place in post-WWII Japan.
The movie, produced by Toho and distributed by GKids, has been praised by critics and audiences alike, boasting a 90% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an "A" CinemaScore. With a budget under $20 million, "Godzilla Minus Zero" is expected to surpass its predecessor's $57.1 million opening weekend haul.
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