The highly anticipated film ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ has roared into theaters with a bang, exceeding box office expectations on its first day. The monster showdown raked in an impressive $35 million, putting it on track for a massive $75 million opening weekend.
Audiences and critics alike have been buzzing about the film, with ‘Godzilla x Kong’ receiving an A- CinemaScore – the second best rating for a Monsterverse film, following 2021’s ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’. Despite being the second best U.S./Canada start for a Monsterverse film, the movie ranked as the fifth best Easter weekend opening ever.
In addition to ‘Godzilla x Kong’, other films are also making waves at the box office. Sony’s ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ earned $5.1 million on its second Friday, while DreamWorks Animation and Universal’s ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ grossed $4.3 million.
Meanwhile, ‘Dune: Part Two’ continues to hold strong at the box office despite facing competition from new releases. Social media buzz for ‘Godzilla x Kong’ is also impressive, with a reach of 508.8 million across platforms.
The excitement for the film was evident during Thursday previews, which brought in $8 million – the second best for a Legendary Monsterverse film after the first ‘Godzilla’ in 2014. The movie is expected to play in 3,850 theaters with support from Imax, PLFs, ScreenX, D-Box, and 4DX technologies.
With its strong start and positive reception, ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ is poised to continue its dominance at the box office in the coming weeks.
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