In the world of cinema, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” has continued its reign at the box office for the second consecutive week, despite facing stiff competition from new releases. The MonsterVerse film, directed by Adam Wingard and produced by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures, brought in $31.7 million in its second weekend, demonstrating a 60% drop from its impressive $80 million opening. With a global total of $361.1 million in just two weeks, the film is on track to surpass the $529 million earned by 2014’s “Godzilla.” The latest installment in the series, which sees Godzilla and Kong teaming up, had a production cost of around $135 million. Meanwhile, another primate-themed movie, Dev Patel’s “Monkey Man,” made a strong debut in North American theaters, earning an estimated $10.1 million.
Despite its strong debut, “Monkey Man” faced competition from another new release, “The First Omen,” from Disney’s 20th Century Studios, which struggled to make an impact with audiences. The film, a prequel to the 1976 horror classic “The Omen,” directed by Arkasha Stevenson and starring Nell Tiger Free, Tawfeek Barhom, and Bill Nighy, earned $8.4 million domestically and an additional $9.1 million internationally. In contrast, Sony’s “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” claimed the third spot at the box office with $9 million in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to $88.8 million and worldwide earnings to $138 million. Warner Bros.’ “Dune: Part Two” also continued to perform well, adding $7.2 million in its sixth week to reach a domestic total of $264 million. In China, Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and the Heron” made waves, setting records for a non-Chinese animated film with a five-day total exceeding $70 million.
Despite facing competition from new releases, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” maintained its box office dominance for the second consecutive week, bringing in $31.7 million in its second weekend. With a global total of $361.1 million in just two weeks, the film is on track to surpass the $529 million earned by 2014’s “Godzilla.” The MonsterVerse mashup, directed by Adam Wingard and produced by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures, sees Godzilla and Kong teaming up in a high-octane adventure with a production cost of around $135 million. The film’s success was bolstered by the strong debut of Dev Patel’s “Monkey Man,” which earned $10.1 million in North American theaters.
While “Monkey Man” enjoyed a strong debut, another new release, “The First Omen,” from Disney’s 20th Century Studios, struggled to make an impact with audiences, earning $8.4 million domestically and $9.1 million internationally. In contrast, Sony’s “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” claimed the third spot at the box office with $9 million in its third weekend, bringing its domestic total to $88.8 million and worldwide earnings to $138 million. Warner Bros.’ “Dune: Part Two” also continued to perform well, adding $7.2 million in its sixth week to reach a domestic total of $264 million. In China, Hayao Miyazaki’s “The Boy and the Heron” set records for a non-Chinese animated film with a five-day total exceeding $70 million, demonstrating the film’s global appeal and box office success.
In summary, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” maintained its box office dominance for the second consecutive week, bringing in $31.7 million in its second weekend. The film’s global total of $361.1 million in just two weeks signals its potential to surpass the $529 million earned by 2014’s “Godzilla.” The success of the MonsterVerse mashup, directed by Adam Wingard and produced by Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures, was complemented by the strong debut of Dev Patel’s “Monkey Man,” which earned $10.1 million in North American theaters. Despite facing competition from new releases, “Godzilla x Kong” continues to be a formidable force at the box office, captivating audiences worldwide with its thrilling action and epic showdowns between iconic monsters.
