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

“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.