Godzilla vs. Kong’s early ticket sales in North America started off slow, bringing back memories of the previous film, ‘Kong vs. Godzilla,’ which was released during the 2021 lockdown period and also on HBO Max. This resulted in lower box office earnings and a mixed response both domestically and internationally.
However, with everything aligned properly this time around, including heightened hype for the sequel, one would expect stronger box office numbers. The film did perform well over the weekend, benefiting from Good Friday festivities, which boosted spot bookings. Despite average advanced bookings, the movie surpassed predictions, collecting an impressive $80 million in its opening weekend in North America. While it didn’t surpass ‘Dune 2,’ its international performance was robust, especially with dubbed releases in multiple languages and extensive promotional efforts, surpassing ‘Dune 2’ worldwide with a weekend collection of $194 million (1,617 crores).
Breaking even was achieved easily, but analysts caution that the next week could see a drop in collections if mixed reviews spread. However, there’s potential for the film to defy critics and continue its strong performance.
In India, the hype surrounding ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ contributed significantly to its weekend gross of over 37 crores. This impressive achievement highlights the film’s ability to withstand stiff competition from Bollywood releases, popular Telugu films like ‘Tillu Square,’ and acclaimed Malayalam movies such as ‘The Goat Life.’ Despite facing such formidable competition, ‘Godzilla x Kong’ managed to deliver a commendable performance, which is certainly noteworthy.
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