Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Dominates International Box Office
Saturday Update: Godzilla x Kong Shows Strong Performance
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire continues to show gusto at the international box office, with an added $31.2M on Friday, bringing its three-day running cume to $47.9M in 62 markets. The film opened to an estimated $18M on Saturday in China, indicating a strong market demand. Domestic results also show great promise, with expectations for the film to surpass $175M by the end of Easter Sunday.
China Opens to Impressive Numbers
China opened on Friday to $13.4M for Godzilla x Kong, dominating the market with an 80% share on 35,698 screens. This opening day performance is on par with Jurassic World Dominion, surpassing Godzilla, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Dune: Part Two. Despite the current China climate, the film is expected to reach a final total of $100M+, which is considered a bonus in today’s market.
UK and India Deliver Strong Box Office Performance
The UK and India also showcased a strong box office performance for Godzilla x King. The film ranked No. 1 in the UK and grossed $2.4M on 1,080 screens. Premium formats, including IMAX, 3D, and 4DX, contributed significantly to the success of the film. In India, Godzilla x Kong opened to $1.9M on 2,882 screens, marking the biggest opening day for a WB Film in the country.
Top Markets Detail
The top markets for Godzilla x Kong, excluding China, are Mexico ($7.2M), UK ($2.4M), Spain ($2.2M), Australia ($1.9M), and India ($1.9M).
Friday Update: Godzilla x Kong Roars at International Box Office
Warner Bros/Legendary Entertainment’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has generated $15.9M from 49 markets in its first two days overseas. The film opened strongly in China on its first day, making an estimated RMB 96.9M ($13.4M).
Highlights from Thursday
Latin America witnessed the biggest opening day of the year for Godzilla x Kong, along with the best opening day ever for the Monsterverse. Cambodia also saw the film achieve the best opening day for a Warner Bros movie.
Top Markets on Thursday
The best start on Thursday was in Mexico, where Godzilla x Kong earned $4.1M, including previews, with a 69% share of the Top 5 films. Australia also debuted strong, grossing $782K and ranking No. 1 with a 50% share of the Top 10 titles.
Strong Performance in Spain
Spain, which opened on Wednesday, held the No. 1 position with a total of $1.4M in two days.
Top Markets So Far
The top five markets, excluding China, are Mexico ($4.1M), Spain ($1.4M), Indonesia ($881K), Taiwan ($819K), and Malaysia ($797K).
China Opening Promising
In China, early audience reviews for Godzilla x Kong are positive, with the film receiving a 9.4 rating on Maoyan. Current projections indicate a total run of RMB 781.3M ($108.2M), with a solid opening weekend of over $40M expected.
Stay tuned for more updates on Godzilla x Kong’s performance at the box office.
