Godzilla Minus Zero Tops Global Box Office, Ramayana Second

Godzilla Minus Zero Tops Global Box Office, Ramayana Second

Entertainment
Sign in to pin this event

Variety reported that Japan's Godzilla Minus Zero earned $63 million worldwide over the weekend, topping the global box office and outpacing India's Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, which opened with $55. 7 million. Earlier in the week, preview screenings generated about $6–6. 7 million, and the film opened with $14.

5 million in North America, leading to an estimated $31. 6–$32 million opening weekend in the United States, a record for a foreign-language live-action release. Deadline had projected a roughly $60 million global debut, and Variety previously noted a $30 million domestic forecast.

Actors

Gkids Toho

Locations

United States Canada Japan

Articles

November 08, 2026
5 total
Godzilla Minus Zero and Ramayana Lead Global Box Office Over Weekend
Godzilla Minus Zero and Ramayana Lead Global Box Office Over Weekend

Variety • 08 Nov 23:22

Japan's Godzilla Minus Zero earned $63 million worldwide, while India's Ramayana: Rise of a Legend opened with $55.7 million, marking strong performances for Asian cinema in premium formats.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center
"Godzilla Minus Zero" Sets Record for Largest Opening of a Live-Action Foreign-Language Film in North America
"Godzilla Minus Zero" Sets Record for Largest Opening of a Live-Action Foreign-Language Film in North America

USA Today • 08 Nov 19:05

"Godzilla Minus Zero" earned $31.6 million in its U.S. debut, becoming the biggest opening weekend for any live-action foreign-language movie in North America.

Credibility 88% Manip. 8% Center
Godzilla Minus Zero Leads Global Box Office with $63M, Ahead of Ramayana
Godzilla Minus Zero Leads Global Box Office with $63M, Ahead of Ramayana

Deadline • 08 Nov 16:37

Toho's Godzilla Minus Zero earned $63 million worldwide, surpassing Sony's Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, which opened with $55.7 million.

Credibility 82% Manip. 8% Center
Godzilla Minus Zero Sets New Record for Live-Action Foreign-Language Debut in North America
Godzilla Minus Zero Sets New Record for Live-Action Foreign-Language Debut in North America

IndieWire • 08 Nov 16:21

The sequel opened with $31.6 million, establishing the highest opening for a live-action foreign-language film in the United States and reaching $63 million worldwide.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
Godzilla Minus Zero Tops Box Office While The Cat in the Hat Lags
Godzilla Minus Zero Tops Box Office While The Cat in the Hat Lags

Variety • 08 Nov 16:01

Japanese kaiju sequel "Godzilla Minus Zero" opened with $31.6 million, setting a record for foreign-language live-action films, while the animated "The Cat in the Hat" earned $20 million in its debut.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center
November 07, 2026
3 total
Godzilla Minus Zero Sets Record Opening for Non-English Live-Action Film in U.S.
Godzilla Minus Zero Sets Record Opening for Non-English Live-Action Film in U.S.

MovieWeb • 07 Nov 23:30

Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla Minus Zero earned an estimated $14.5 million on its first day, marking the highest opening day for a foreign-language live-action movie in the United States.

Credibility 72% Manip. 12% Center
Godzilla Minus Zero leads U.S. box office in opening weekend
Godzilla Minus Zero leads U.S. box office in opening weekend

The Hollywood Reporter • 07 Nov 18:10

The sequel "Godzilla Minus Zero" earned an estimated $32 million in its opening weekend, surpassing the debut of Warner Bros.' "The Cat in the Hat" and other new releases.

Credibility 85% Manip. 8% Center
Godzilla Minus Zero Leads Friday Box Office with $14.5 Million
Godzilla Minus Zero Leads Friday Box Office with $14.5 Million

Variety • 07 Nov 16:42

The sequel "Godzilla Minus Zero" earned $14.5 million on its opening Friday, topping the North American box office and aiming for a $32 million weekend.

Credibility 85% Manip. 8% Center
November 06, 2026
2 total
Godzilla Minus Zero earns $6.7 million in preview screenings
Godzilla Minus Zero earns $6.7 million in preview screenings

Variety • 06 Nov 17:19

The sequel to 2023's Godzilla Minus One has generated $6.7 million in preview showings and is projected to open with about $30 million this weekend.

Credibility 88% Manip. 8% Center
Godzilla Minus Zero earns $6 million in previews, Cat in the Hat $1 million
Godzilla Minus Zero earns $6 million in previews, Cat in the Hat $1 million

Deadline • 06 Nov 02:41

Takashi Yamazaki's R-rated Godzilla Minus Zero has generated about $6 million in preview screenings, while the domestic box office saw Cat in the Hat bring in $1 million on Thursday night.

Credibility 72% Manip. 8% Center
November 05, 2026
1 total
Godzilla Minus Zero projected to earn $60 million worldwide in opening weekend
Godzilla Minus Zero projected to earn $60 million worldwide in opening weekend

Deadline • 05 Nov 00:09

Gkids' release of Toho's Godzilla Minus Zero is expected to open with about $60 million globally, while the Indian epic Ramayana: Rise of a Legend could generate a larger total.

Credibility 78% Manip. 8% Center

Related events