Godzilla Minus Zero Sets Record With $31.6 Million North American Debut
Takashi Yamazaki's film surpasses Hero's $17.8 million as the biggest opening for a live-action foreign-language release in North America.
Godzilla Minus Zero opened in North American theaters to $31.6 million, the biggest debut ever for a live-action foreign-language film, according to IndieWire. The Toho release is directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
The figure tops the previous record of $17.8 million, set by Hero in 2002. Godzilla Minus Zero has now grossed $63 million worldwide.
The weekend's other wide release, Warner Bros.' The Cat in the Hat, opened to $20 million domestically and $30 million globally. The film cost $92 million to produce.
Godzilla's growing North American footprint
The debut follows Godzilla Minus One, which grossed $57.1 million in North America in 2023. The first Godzilla opened to $11.4 million.
Other foreign-language titles remain far behind Godzilla Minus Zero's opening: Parasite grossed $53.8 million domestically in its full run, Ne Zha 2 $23.2 million and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle $136.9 million.
Quick answers
How much did Godzilla Minus Zero make in its North American opening?
It opened to $31.6 million in North America, the biggest debut ever for a live-action foreign-language film.
Who directed Godzilla Minus Zero?
Takashi Yamazaki directed the film, released by Toho.
How much has Godzilla Minus Zero grossed worldwide?
It has grossed $63 million globally.