Godzilla Minus Zero Tracks for $30 Million-Plus North American Debut
Toho's Godzilla Minus Zero is projected to open far ahead of The Cat in the Hat, which may finish under $20 million, according to joblo.com.
Toho's Godzilla Minus Zero is tracking toward a $30 million-plus opening weekend in North America, according to joblo.com. That figure would be nearly three times the debut of Godzilla Minus One and would set a record as the highest-grossing foreign-language opener ever in North America.
Warner Bros.' The Cat in the Hat sits in a distant second place and may not reach $20 million. Bill Hader's voice work in the film has drawn praise.
Angel Studios' Drummer Boy is looking at an opening above $8 million, which would be the studio's best debut since Young Washington this summer.
The rest of the weekend chart
A24's You Can See Everything dipped 32% to $7.8 million, bringing its domestic total to $78 million. Ramayana is on track for fifth place with $6 million, playing in both English-language and Hindi versions.
Searchlight's Wild Horse Nine is looking at about $5–6 million for the weekend.
Quick answers
How much is Godzilla Minus Zero expected to open with in North America?
Tracking points to a $30 million-plus opening weekend, according to joblo.com.
How does that compare with Godzilla Minus One?
The projected debut is nearly three times the opening of Godzilla Minus One.
How is The Cat in the Hat performing?
It is in second place and may not reach $20 million for the weekend.