'Godzilla Minus Zero' and 'Ramayana' Roar at International Box Office

Key Points:

• Asian cinema led the global box office with "Godzilla Minus Zero" earning $63 million worldwide, including a record-breaking $31.6 million debut in North America, surpassing the previous live-action foreign-language film opening record set by "Hero" in 2002.
• "Godzilla Minus Zero" received strong critical acclaim with a 90% Rotten Tomatoes rating and an "A" CinemaScore, with premium large format and IMAX screenings accounting for a significant portion of its revenue, including a global IMAX record for a Japanese film.
• Indian epic "Ramayana: Rise of a Legend" debuted globally with $55.7 million, setting a new Diwali holiday opening record for Indian cinema and selling over 11 million tickets worldwide, supported by the widest Indian film distribution footprint ever across 130+ countries.
• "Ramayana" also set records in the IMAX format with $6 million worldwide, including the highest local IMAX opening in India and strong performances in North America and other international markets, contributing to a combined $29 million IMAX weekend alongside "Godzilla Minus Zero."
• Other top global box office performers included Warner Bros.' "The Cat in the Hat" with $30.5 million, Trafalgar Releasing's concert film "Stray Kids World Tour ‘Run It’ Live Viewing" at $13.9 million, and Warner Bros.' "Clayface" with $13.4 million.