Godzilla Minus Zero box office debut
What happened before and after this story. Background events not previously covered were summarised by AI.
- Background
Godzilla Minus One opens in North America to a surprise hit
Toho's Godzilla Minus One reached North American cinemas on 1 December 2023 and became an unexpected success for a foreign-language film.
- Background
Godzilla Minus One wins Oscar for Best Visual Effects at 96th Academy Awards
Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla Minus One won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects on 10 March 2024, a first for a Japanese-language film.
Godzilla Minus Zero stomps to a $31.6M opening, a record for foreign-language films
The Japanese monster sequel opened at No. 1 with $31.6 million in North America, nearly triple its predecessor, while The Cat in the Hat had a quieter start.
Godzilla Minus Zero stomps to a record $31.6M North American opening
The sequel to Godzilla Minus One opened at No. 1 in North America with $31.6 million, the biggest debut ever for a foreign-language live-action film.
Godzilla Minus Zero smashes the US record for foreign-language openings
The Japanese sequel opened at No. 1 in the US with $31.6 million, the biggest first weekend ever for a non-English-language film.
Godzilla Minus Zero director says the monster is a mirror of our fears
Takashi Yamazaki, director of Godzilla Minus Zero, says real-world anxieties have always driven the monster, and his film has just set a record opening.