Godzilla Minus Zero Previews Hit $6M, a GKIDs Record
The Takashi Yamazaki film also took 1.38 billion yen in its first three days in Japan, with a 910 million yen Godzilla Day opening.
Godzilla Minus Zero earned roughly $6 million in previews in the U.S., a record for distributor GKIDs, according to comingsoon.net. The preview total includes Godzilla Day fan shows on Tuesday and Wednesday, along with a Wednesday haul of more than $4 million.
Analysts had projected $30 million-plus for the film in North America, with IMAX and premium large-format screens contributing to the tally.
In Japan, the film reached 1.38 billion yen ($8.7 million) through three days. Its Godzilla Day opening haul of 910 million yen ($5.7 million) set a record for a live-action film in Japan, surpassing Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets at 840 million yen.
Takashi Yamazaki wrote, directed and served as visual effects supervisor on Godzilla Minus Zero, which pits postwar Japan against King Ghidorah. Critics have given the film a 90% certified fresh score.
Past GKIDs and Godzilla openings
GKIDs' previous best preview gross came in 2023 from The Boy and the Heron, which collected $2.39 million on Thursday and early access shows before a $13 million three-day opening. Godzilla Minus One collected $2.1 million across its Wednesday and Thursday shows ahead of an $11.4 million debut. In 2019, Legendary's Godzilla: King of the Monsters took $6.3 million in Thursday previews.
Quick answers
How much did Godzilla Minus Zero make in previews?
Roughly $6 million in the U.S., a record for distributor GKIDs.
How much has Godzilla Minus Zero earned in Japan?
1.38 billion yen ($8.7 million) through three days.
Who directed Godzilla Minus Zero?
Takashi Yamazaki, who also wrote the film and served as visual effects supervisor.