Godzilla Minus One: A Roaring Triumph in the U.S. Box Office

Godzilla Minus One shatters records with the most significant opening weekend ever for a live-action Japanese film in the United States, raking in a remarkable $11 million domestically.

In this latest installment, Godzilla emerges as an unrelenting force of nature, reminiscent of the iconic portrayal in the original Gojira (1954). Unlike previous renditions where Godzilla played both savior and foe, this time, the colossal creature is unequivocally the villain, menacing post-World War II Japan. Director Takashi Yamazaki’s Giant Monster movie achieves a groundbreaking feat as the biggest debut for a live-action Japanese film in the U.S.

According to a report by Luiz Fernando (per @Luiz_Fernando_J), Godzilla Minus One not only secures the biggest opening weekend for a live-action Japanese film in the U.S but also claims the second-best opening day for a “non-English, live-action” feature film. Only Hero (2002), starring Jet Li, surpasses it with a revenue of $17.8 million.

Godzilla Minus One’s phenomenal $11 million box office performance secures its position at No. 3, even amidst fierce competition. The film shares the spotlight with Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, which clinches the top spot with $21 million, and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, securing the silver medal with $14.5 million.

Anticipation for the latest Toho production was justified by Godzilla Minus One’s perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and critical acclaim from early press screenings. The film further solidified its success with an impressive “A” CinemaScore and a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Diehard fans can expect Godzilla to return to its roots, mirroring the gritty and dark reality of the original Gojira (1954), in stark contrast to the more lighthearted Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973). Legendary’s MonsterVerse has previously depicted Godzilla as a hero since 2014, but in Minus One, the monstrous creature embodies an unrestrained force of destruction.

Reminiscent of the ruthless nature portrayed in Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991), where Godzilla unleashed a point-blank blast of atomic breath, fans should brace themselves for the intensity of Godzilla Minus One.

Godzilla Minus One is currently playing in theaters. Dive into MovieWeb’s review of Godzilla Minus One and catch the excitement with the newly released trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire for enthusiasts craving more of the King of the Monsters.

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