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Godzilla Minus Zero leads box office with projected $32M weekend

Outlets report that 'Godzilla Minus Zero' led the weekend box office with a strong Friday opening, while 'The Cat in the Hat' followed in second place.

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At a glance

  • Godzilla Minus Zero is projected to collect $32 million during its opening weekend.13
  • The film generated $14.5 million on Friday to take the top spot at the box office.23
  • The release is a sequel to the 2023 movie Godzilla Minus One.12

Godzilla Minus Zero earned $14.5 million on Friday to lead the box office.23

The film is projected to reach an opening weekend total of $32 million.13

The feature serves as the follow-up to the 2023 title Godzilla Minus One.12

The Cat in the Hat placed second behind Godzilla Minus Zero.12

Where sources agree

  • Godzilla Minus Zero projected for $32 million opening2 of 3
  • Godzilla Minus Zero made $14.5 million on Friday2 of 3
  • Godzilla Minus Zero is a sequel to Godzilla Minus One2 of 3
  • The Cat in the Hat placed second at the box office2 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1The Hollywood Reporter‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Barrels Toward Historic $32M Box Office Launch With ‘Cat in the Hat’ at No. 2 ↗
  2. 2VarietyBox Office: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Dominates With $14.5 Million on Friday as ‘Cat in the Hat’ Follows With $6 Million ↗
  3. 3Deadline‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Is A Box Office Hero With $32M Live-Action Foreign-Language Opening Record – Saturday AM Update ↗

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