Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus Zero has earned 6.7 million dollars from North American previews. The sequel follows the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One, whose opening weekend brought in 11.4 million dollars. Variety projects a 30 million dollar weekend debut for the new film, which reunites Yamazaki’s writing and direction with Japanese producer Toho.
Godzilla Minus Zero has earned 6.7 million dollars from preview screenings as its North American release begins.[1], [2]
The new film continues the story of Godzilla Minus One, which reached cinemas in 2023. Japanese filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki again combines writing and directing duties on the sequel.[1]
Japan’s Toho is the producer, and GKids handles distribution in the United States. The story takes place two years after the events of Godzilla Minus One. Godzilla returns, accompanied by the arrival of another monster. The sequel is described as the first Japanese film shot for the Imax large-screen format.[1]
Variety projects a 30 million dollar opening weekend for the sequel. Godzilla Minus One opened in North America with 11.4 million dollars and ultimately earned 113 million dollars worldwide. It also won the visual effects Oscar, ahead of contenders including Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Napoleon. The new weekend projection follows the previews and remains a forecast for the opening rather than a completed weekend total.[1]
