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Toho's "Godzilla Minus One," which won an Oscar for Special Effects, is now available on Netflix and VOD platforms after a six-month theatrical run in the U.S. and Canada. The film's home release on June 1 is unusual for a Saturday and suggests specific contractual agreements. Despite the delay, the film is expected to be popular, especially with a lower rental price of $5.99.
"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.
"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 film, featuring the iconic monsters teaming up, garnered praise for its mythic experience and drew audiences to IMAX and special formats. Despite a challenging year for the movie industry, the success of "Godzilla x Kong" along with other upcoming titles brings optimism for the summer, though surpassing 2023's box office performance seems unlikely.
Legendary Pictures' "Dune: Part Two" is poised to become one of its biggest box office successes, with a $178 million global opening weekend. Mary Parent, chairman of worldwide production for Legendary, discusses the challenges of bringing the saga to the big screen and working with director Denis Villeneuve. The decision to move the film's release date from November 2023 to March 2024 was made to leverage the impact of the star-studded cast. Parent also explains the financial and logistical considerations involved in producing a blockbuster epic during a pandemic and under expensive COVID-19 protocols.