Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’s impressive debut weekend has trumped all projections, earning more than expected. The fifth film in the MonsterVerse has gone for a monstrous start at the box office. The film reunites the two Titans, King Kong, and Godzilla, but this time, it is not a versus situation; instead, they are teamed up to fight a common threat. Keep scrolling for more.
It brought back the queen of the MonsterVerse, Mothra, as well. The film received fewer positive reviews from the critics, contrary to the audience’s excitement towards the flick. The audience decides a film’s box office numbers; in this case, it is in the movie’s favor. The film features Rebecca Hall as the lead, with Brian Tyree Henry and Dan Stevens alongside her. Adam Wingard once again helmed the director’s chair.
Initially, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was expected to earn $50 million at the domestic box office, but the film has exceeded that expectation and earned a staggering $80 million in North America. It was expected to be the film’s collection at the international box office. As per Variety’s report, the fifth installment in the MonsterVerse has earned a whopping $80 million in North America.
The movie has achieved a fantastic feat at the worldwide box office. According to the media outlet Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, $114 million has been made from 64 overseas places, earning a staggering $194 million worldwide. The film was expected to earn $135 million, but the result was far more exciting.
It has the second-highest debut among the MonsterVerse movies after Godzilla’s $93 million in domestic theatres. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was released on March 29 and is currently in theatres.
Note: Box office numbers are based on estimates and various sources. Numbers have not been independently verified by Koimoi.
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