Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire is making waves at the international box office, raking in an impressive $31.2M on Friday alone. This brings the total three-day earnings to $47.9M across 62 markets. The movie is creating a buzz in Hollywood as well, with a projected opening of over $40M in China. If the momentum continues through Easter Sunday, Godzilla vs. Kong could surpass $175M domestically, a feat that has the industry excited.
China opened strong on Friday with $13.4M, securing an 80% market share across 35,698 screens. This opening day performance is on par with other blockbuster hits like Jurassic World Dominion and surpasses previous installments like Godzilla and Dune: Part Two by significant margins. The film is on track to exceed $100M in China, a remarkable achievement in today’s market climate.
In the UK, Godzilla vs. Kong opened to $2.4M on 1,080 screens, claiming the top spot ahead of competitors like Kung Fu Panda 4. Premium formats like IMAX, 3D, and 4DX are also attracting audiences, with IMAX accounting for 11% of the total box office. The film’s reception in India has been equally impressive, with an opening day box office of $1.9M, making it the best debut for a WB film in 2024 and the highest-grossing Monsterverse film to date.
The Latin American market has shown strong support for Godzilla vs. Kong, delivering the biggest opening day of the year and the best ever for the Monsterverse. In Cambodia, the film set a new record for Warner Bros. movies with its opening day performance. Mexico emerged as the top market on Thursday with $4.1M in earnings, surpassing expectations and outperforming all comparisons.
Australia, Spain, Indonesia, Taiwan, and Malaysia are among the top markets for the film, each contributing to the global success of Godzilla vs. Kong. The audience response in China has been overwhelmingly positive, with an impressive score of 9.4 on Maoyan and a projected total run of RMB 781.3M ($108.2M).
With ongoing updates and strong performances across various territories, Godzilla vs. Kong is poised to become a box office powerhouse. The film’s success in key markets and positive word-of-mouth are driving anticipation for its upcoming releases. As the international box office continues to thrive, Godzilla vs. Kong stands out as a blockbuster hit with global appeal.
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