- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire opens with $194 million globally in its first weekend
- Dune: Part Two crosses $600 million mark, solidifying its position as the year’s biggest hit
- Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer nears the $1 billion mark with a $965 million global haul
Godzilla x Kong Roars to $194M Opening
According to Variety, in a monumental clash of titans, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has stormed the global box office, amassing a staggering $194 million in its opening weekend. This colossal debut secures the film’s position as the third-highest-grossing movie of the year, trailing behind only Dune: Part Two ($626 million) and “Kung Fu Panda 4” ($347 million).
The monster mashup, a joint endeavor between Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment, kicked off its international run with a commanding $114 million from 64 markets. Domestically, the film exceeded expectations by raking in an impressive $80 million during its first weekend of release.
Dune: Part Two Surpasses $600M Benchmark
While Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire made waves, Dune: Part Two continued its reign as the year’s biggest box office sensation. Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic has now surpassed the $600 million mark globally, solidifying its position as a true cinematic juggernaut.
Over the weekend, Dune: Part Two added $18.4 million to its coffers from 73 international markets, bringing its international tally to an impressive $373.7 million. Coupled with its domestic haul of $252 million, the film’s global gross now stands at a staggering $626.1 million.
READ MORE: “Kung Fu Panda 4″ Maintains Box Office Lead, While “Arthur the King” Opens with $7.5M
Oppenheimer Nears $1 Billion Milestone
In a remarkable feat, Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-winning historical epic Oppenheimer continues to captivate audiences worldwide, nearing the coveted $1 billion mark with a global haul of $965 million.
The film’s latest triumph came from its final market debut in Japan, where it opened with a solid $2.5 million, securing the third spot behind two local releases, the horror title Strange House and the animated Haikyu!!
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is currently playing in theaters worldwide.
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