'Godzilla Minus Zero' sets a box office record for a foreign-language film
Japan's 'Godzilla Minus Zero,' written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki and released in North America by GKIDS, opened to an estimated $31.6 million, the AP reports, a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office. It passed the live-action mark held by 'Hero' (about $18 million) and beat Warner Bros.' 'The Cat in the Hat,' which opened with about $20.5 million. Final figures are due Monday.
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Why it matters
The opening is a record for a foreign-language film in North American theaters, according to the AP, and the film is playing in Japanese with English subtitles. It finished ahead of Warner Bros.' 'The Cat in the Hat,' a big-budget family release.
What to watch
Final weekend box office figures are due Monday, November 9.
Sources
- AP (via ABC News): 'Godzilla Minus Zero' stomps to record-setting $31.6M debut
- Just Jared (via Yahoo): 'Godzilla Minus Zero' makes box office history
- Forbes: 'Godzilla Minus Zero' opening weekend
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