Godzilla Minus Zero is projected to open with around $60 million worldwide, according to industry forecasts. The Toho sequel, directed by Takashi Yamazaki, is expected to bring in $25 million to $30 million in North America and more than $30 million from 23 international markets.
The film made $5.7 million (¥910 million) on its first day in Japan, drawing more than 590,000 moviegoers. Toho describes the result as a record opening day for a live-action film in Japan. The figure is 201% higher than Godzilla Minus One’s first-day take, though it remains below the opening-day record set by Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle in July 2025.
Japanese projections put Godzilla Minus Zero’s opening above $11 million and its eventual local total above ¥10 billion, or about $63.2 million. The film is due to open this weekend in markets including Australia, Brazil, Mexico, France, Germany, the UK, Spain and Japan. Italy and South Korea are not part of this initial release, and Japanese films do not receive theatrical releases in China.
In the United States and Canada, the film is booked in 3,250 theaters, including all Imax auditoriums and premium large-format screens. Tuesday fan screenings and Wednesday showings will count toward Thursday previews, which begin after 10 a.m. The R-rated movie has an 89% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. If it reaches even the mid-$20 million range domestically, it would set a new opening record for distributor Gkids, surpassing the $13 million debut of The Boy and the Heron.
The new installment features King Ghidorah, a three-headed winged creature, attacking Japan after World War II as people seek an alliance with Godzilla. The previous film, Godzilla Minus One, opened to $11.4 million in North America in December 2023 and ultimately earned $57.1 million domestically and $113.9 million worldwide.
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is another release competing for attention. The Indian epic is projected to earn about $6 million over four days in North America, where it opens in 1,300 locations, including Imax and 3D venues. Sony is distributing the film in selected territories, not India, and forecasts another $6 million from the overseas markets it handles. The two-part production has been reported to cost between $420 million and $500 million, making it the most expensive Indian film to date.
Sources: Deadline.