Godzilla Minus One box office: The earning analysis

How successful is the box office performance of Toho Studios' kaiju blockbuster, Godzilla Minus One, which has been a major hit both critically and commercially? The film premiered in various international markets on December 1, after its initial release in Japan on November 3.

The 33rd installment in the Godzilla series from Toho Studios has received widespread praise from critics and has been certified as "Fresh" on Rotten Tomatoes. Godzilla Minus One has also been a hit with audiences, shattering a major US box office record.

Godzilla Minus One box office: How much has it made?

Godzilla Minus One’s global box office earnings currently sit at nearly $52 million.

The creature feature earned $26,039,972 from its initial run in Japan and $25,344,044 from US screenings, with additional revenue from Australia, Germany, Italy, Norway, and the Netherlands. Despite the decision not to produce an English-language dub, the film's success in the US was remarkable as it reached the number three slot on the box office charts during its opening weekend.

Additionally, Godzilla Minus One has achieved the status of being the highest-grossing live-action Japanese film in US history. It also holds the title of being the second-highest-grossing live-action foreign film in the US box office, just behind 2002’s Hero.

It's important to mention that Godzilla Minus One has yet to open in the UK and Ireland, with its release date set for December 15. This means that the monster movie's international box office is expected to see a significant increase in the near future.

How big is Godzilla Minus One’s budget?

The budget for Godzilla Minus One has been widely reported to be $15 million. However, according to writer-director Takashi Yamazaki, Toho's 33rd Godzilla installment cost even less than that.

Yamazaki refused to disclose the exact budget for Godzilla Minus One, but expressed a wish for a $15 million budget. If Toho decides to produce a sequel, he may get his dream budget. Although the studio has not yet approved a sequel, the strong box office performance makes this a likely possibility. If studio executives invite Yamazaki back, he will likely accept.

“I’ve had the dream of making a Godzilla movie for 50 years, so this was a dream come true for me,” he expressed in a recent interview. “However, I felt a sense of loneliness once it was completed… I yearn to create another film. Would you be able to provide me with the opportunity?”

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Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I'm thrilled with the box office success of Godzilla Minus One. It's a testament to the enduring popularity of the Godzilla franchise and the skill of director Takashi Yamazaki. The film's impressive earnings demonstrate that there is still a strong demand for high-quality kaiju movies, and I hope this encourages Toho Studios to continue producing more Godzilla films in the future.

I'm particularly impressed by Godzilla Minus One's success in the US, where it reached the number three spot on the box office charts during its opening weekend. This is a significant achievement for a Japanese film, especially considering that it was not released with an English-language dub. It shows that audiences are willing to embrace foreign films if they are of high quality and offer a unique cinematic experience.