# Box Office: ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ to Lead With $30 Million Opening Weekend, ‘Cat in the Hat’ Aims for $20 Million Debut

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/box-office-godzilla-minus-zero-to-lead-with-30-million-opening-weekend-cat-in-the-hat-aims-for-20-million-debut/
- Published: 2026-11-04T21:12:24+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T03:35:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/godzilla-minus-zero-box-office-opening-weekend-estimates-cat-in-the-hat-1236938885/
- Topics: Americas, Entertainment, Film, World

## Key points

- “Godzilla Minus Zero” is forecast to open at $30 million.
- “The Cat in the Hat” is aiming for $20 million to $25 million.
- “Wild Horse Nine” is projected to take $5 million to $7 million.

## Summary

“Godzilla Minus Zero” is projected to lead the North American box office with a $30 million opening, ahead of two other new releases. The forecast suggests strong interest in the sequel and gives it a chance to build on the success of “Godzilla Minus One”.

The film is expected to earn that sum from 3,254 theatres, with premium large-format screenings potentially boosting its takings. “The Cat in the Hat” is targeting $20 million to $25 million across 4,000 venues, while “Wild Horse Nine” is forecast to make $5 million to $7 million from about 1,000 screens. The article notes that “Cat in the Hat” will need sustained audience interest to support its $92 million production budget.

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