'Godzilla Minus Zero' Roars $6M Previews, 'Cat in the Hat' $1M
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Takashi Yamazaki’s R-rated "Godzilla Minus Zero" has made a strong debut in the U.S. with approximately $6 million in preview screenings, including over $4 million from recent fan shows.
- The film’s R rating is notable despite the absence of explicit content like nudity or strong language, focusing instead on massive destruction caused by Godzilla and Ghidorah.
- "Godzilla Minus Zero" is outperforming previous GKIDS releases and Yamazaki’s earlier "Godzilla Minus One," with early earnings surpassing $2.1 million from comparable previews.
- Industry forecasts initially predicted a $30 million+ North American opening, but current trends suggest the film could exceed this, drawing comparisons to successful Godzilla and Predator franchise openings.
- In Japan, the film has grossed 1.38 billion yen ($8.7 million) in three days, setting a new live-action opening day record with 910 million yen ($5.7 million), surpassing "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."
