After three days of release, 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' stands as the third-highest-grossing movie of the year, raking in an impressive $194 million globally in its opening weekend. This monster mashup from Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment has exceeded expectations, with $114 million coming from 64 international markets and an additional $80 million from North America alone.
The film, directed by Adam Wingard and starring Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Dan Stevens, takes a unique approach by having Kong and Godzilla team up to combat a common enemy threatening the planet. With a production budget of $135 million, the movie will need to maintain strong ticket sales to justify its hefty price tag.
Meanwhile, 'Dune: Part Two' continues to dominate as the highest-grossing movie of the year, amassing a total of $626.1 million globally. Director Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic has garnered $373.7 million from international markets, with notable performances in China, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France.
In other news, 'Oppenheimer' made a significant impact in Japan, debuting with $2.5 million in its final market after eight months since its initial release. Christopher Nolan's historical epic has now reached an impressive $965 million in global ticket sales.
