Entertainment
Godzilla Minus Zero heads for a record $32 million US opening
It would be the biggest ever US opening for a live-action foreign-language film, ahead of The Cat in the Hat.
In short
$32Mestimated US opening weekend
- Estimated US opening: ~$32M
- Friday incl. previews: ~$14.5M
- Previous record: $17.8M (Hero, 2002)
The record
Studio-trade estimates have Godzilla Minus Zero taking about $32 million in its US opening weekend, which would be the biggest for a live-action foreign-language film. The previous best was $17.8 million for 2002's Hero. It would also be distributor GKids' biggest opening ever.
Friday brought about $14.5 million including roughly $6–6.7 million from previews.
The competition
The Cat in the Hat was projected at about $18.7 million for second place. Worldwide, the Japanese monster film was tipped for around $60 million. These are estimates from 7 November, and final numbers may differ.
