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Godzilla sequel draws strong preview earnings

First reported Nov 1, 3:57 AM ET · Latest Nov 6, 12:19 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 6, 1:01 PM ET

Where things stand

“Godzilla Minus Zero” has earned $6.7 million in preview screenings, and industry sources say it is set to open with a $30 million weekend in Japan, Variety reports.

What to watch

The film’s wide release is scheduled for Nov 3, with opening‑weekend box‑office results expected shortly after.

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Facts

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Timeline

What changed: The film’s preview takings reached $6.7 million, more than double the $11.4 million earned by its predecessor’s opening.

Every report, newest first

  1. Box Office: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Stomps to $6.7 Million in Previews — Variety

    Everyone’s favorite kaiju is stomping its way back to the box office. “Godzilla Minus Zero,” the sequel to 2023’s “Godzilla Minus One,” has made $6.7 million in previews. The Japanese movie is expected to beat fellow newcomers at the box office this weekend…

  2. ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Crashes Into Tokyo Film Festival With Stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe in Tow — The Hollywood Reporter

    Takashi Yamazaki’s sequel brought costumed fans, monster figurines and rapturous applause at two sold-out festival screenings ahead of its Nov. 3 Japanese release.

Questions

What we don’t know yet: It remains unclear whether the film will actually achieve the projected $30 million opening weekend and how it will compare to other new releases that weekend.

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More: background

“Godzilla Minus Zero” is the follow‑up to 2023’s “Godzilla Minus One,” directed by Takashi Yamazaki and starring Ryunosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe. The sequel was showcased at the Tokyo Film Festival, where it sold out two screenings and received enthusiastic audience response.

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