Dystopian thriller "Civil War" makes a strong box office debut, earning $10.8 million on its opening day and is projected to reach around $26 million for its debut weekend, marking the highest opening day take for its production company, A24. Meanwhile, "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" is on track to hit a $150 million milestone in its third week, and "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" and "Kung Fu Panda 4" are also performing well at the box office.
A24's Civil War is set to challenge Godzilla x Kong for the top spot at the box office with an expected opening weekend range of $20-30 million, potentially becoming A24's highest-grossing title. With strong pre-release awareness and positive critic reviews, the film aims to make a significant impact. Meanwhile, Godzilla x Kong is forecasted to maintain a strong presence with a weekend range of $12-15 million, while Guy Ritchie's The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is expected to open with a range of $8-12 million, potentially claiming the last spot on the weekend's box office podium.
Despite mixed reviews, "Godzilla x Kong" has performed impressively at the box office, grossing $361.1 million globally in its first 10 days and exceeding expectations with an $80 million opening in North America. The success has put the MonsterVerse franchise in a strong position for future installments, with director Adam Wingard expressing interest in making a third film. The movie's appeal to both core fans and new audiences, along with its lower production costs, has contributed to its commercial success, and it is expected to become the top-grossing film in the franchise domestically.
Godzilla X Kong, Kung Fu Panda 4, and Dune: Part Two continue to dominate the international box office, with Godzilla X Kong reaching $361M worldwide and Kung Fu Panda 4 surpassing $400M. The Boy and the Heron, a Hayao Miyazaki film, achieved a record-breaking performance in China during the Qingming holiday. Additionally, Oppenheimer becomes Christopher Nolan's highest-grossing film internationally, while new releases like The First Omen and Monkey Man make their mark in overseas markets.
"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" maintains its box-office dominance for the second weekend, bringing in $31.7 million and surpassing $361.1 million worldwide in two weeks. "Monkey Man" makes a strong debut with $10.1 million, while "The First Omen" struggles to make a big impact. "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" takes third place, and "Dune: Part Two" continues to perform strongly, adding $7.2 million in its sixth week. In China, Hayao Miyazaki’s "The Boy and the Heron" sets records for a non-Chinese animated film, surpassing $70 million in five days.
Dev Patel's feature directorial debut "Monkey Man" and "The First Omen" are both performing lower than expected at the domestic box office, with "Godzilla x Kong" retaining the No. 1 spot. "Monkey Man" grossed $4.1 million on Friday for a projected debut of $10.5 million, while "The First Omen" grossed $3.2 million for a projected weekend opening of $8.3 million. Despite the lower-than-expected performance, "Monkey Man" received a positive response at South-by-Southwest, while "The First Omen" is opening in key overseas markets.
"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" continues to dominate the box office, while "Monkey Man" and "The First Omen" make their debut. Despite a significant drop in earnings, "The New Empire" has surpassed $100 million domestically and is meeting expectations overseas. "Monkey Man" opens to positive reviews and a decent start, while "The First Omen" underperforms despite positive critic reviews. "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" faces a drop in earnings, and "Kung Fu Panda 4" is projected to become the second-highest grossing title in the franchise.
Universal's Monkey Man and 20th Century Studios' First Omen are both projected to exceed $12M, with Monkey Man leading in Thursday night previews at $1.4M compared to First Omen's $725K. Meanwhile, Legendary and Warner Bros' Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has crossed $100M and is expected to dominate its second weekend with $32M+. Monkey Man has received positive reviews at 85% certified fresh, while First Omen follows closely at 81% fresh. The box office battle continues for the 18-34 demographic, with Monkey Man and First Omen both targeting R-rated audiences.
Godzilla x Kong is expected to remain at the top of the box office, while Monkey Man and The First Omen are set to compete for second place. Monkey Man, directed by Dev Patel, is a revenge-thriller set in India and inspired by the legend of Hanuman, while The First Omen is a prequel to The Omen. Both films are expected to open in the $13-14 million range and will vie for the attention of younger moviegoers.
"Godzilla x Kong" is expected to dominate the box office for a second week, projected to earn $32-36 million, while "Monkey Man" and "The First Omen" are set to debut with $12-15 million each. "Monkey Man," originally destined for Netflix, was acquired by Universal Pictures and is receiving positive reviews for its action scenes, while "The First Omen" is the first new entry in the franchise in 18 years and follows an American woman uncovering a sinister conspiracy in Rome.
"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" becomes Hollywood's top opening in China for 2024, earning $44.6 million in mainland Chinese cinemas and contributing to a nationwide box office total of $64.1 million. The film's performance marks the fourth largest by a Hollywood title in the post-pandemic era, with Imax reporting $7.5 million in earnings from its Chinese screens. Meanwhile, "Kung Fu Panda 4" falls to second place, and Chinese film "Viva La Vida" makes a strong return to cinemas. Overall, the year-to-date box office in China has reached $2.32 billion, showing a significant increase from the previous year.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire dominates the domestic weekend box office with an impressive $80 million, surpassing expectations and securing the second biggest opening weekend of 2024. The film also earns $114 million overseas and $194 million worldwide, outperforming its predecessor, Godzilla vs. Kong. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire takes second place, followed by Dune: Part Two, Kung Fu Panda 4, and Immaculate. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire's success signals the thriving of the MonsterVerse, despite mixed reviews.
"Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire" is exceeding box office expectations and has garnered audience scores as high as some of the top MCU films, with a 92% rating. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the Monsterverse films have consistently seen high audience approval, indicating a strong fan base for non-superhero blockbusters. The enduring popularity of Godzilla and Kong as cinematic icons, despite their origins in the mid-20th century, is evident in the franchise's current success, likely leading to further adventures for the iconic monsters.
"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" surprises with an $80 million box office opening, exceeding expectations and marking the second-highest debut of the year. The monster merger film, featuring the iconic characters teaming up, showcases a mythic experience with minimal dialogue. Despite a challenging year for the movie industry, the success of "Godzilla x Kong" along with other recent releases has helped close the gap in box office performance. The film's strong opening signals optimism for the theatrical movie business, with a promising lineup of upcoming titles.
"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" surprises with an $80 million opening weekend, surpassing expectations and claiming the top spot at the North American box office, while "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire" slips to second place with $15.7 million. "Dune: Part Two" maintains its strong performance in third place with an $11.1 million take, as the monster mash-up film marks the second-highest opening in a successful year for the movie industry.
