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‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ and ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’ Roar at International Box Office
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Newly reported figures show “Godzilla Minus Zero” earning $63 million worldwide and “Ramayana: Rise of a Legend” taking in $55.7 million over the weekend, making them the leading global debuts. Their records and strong attendance point to growing international reach for Japanese and Indian films, with premium large-format and Imax screenings playing a major role.
“Godzilla Minus Zero” made $31.6 million in North America, setting a record for the biggest opening there for a live-action foreign-language film, and $31.4 million internationally. Imax contributed $21.3 million worldwide, a record opening for a Japanese title. “Ramayana” sold more than 11 million tickets across a release spanning over 130 countries and 10,000 screens; it earned $32 million in India and $12.2 million in the US and Canada, the second-biggest North American opening for an Indian film.
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In short
- “Godzilla Minus Zero” opened to $63 million worldwide.
- “Ramayana” earned $55.7 million and sold 11 million tickets.
- Both films set records for Japanese and Indian releases.
How this story developed
- 28 minutes ago “Godzilla Minus Zero” and “Ramayana: Rise of a Legend” led a strong weekend for Asian cinema, with both films drawing large global audiences.
- 30 minutes ago Newly reported figures show “Godzilla Minus Zero” earning $63 million worldwide and “Ramayana: Rise of a Legend” taking in $55.7 million over the weekend, making them the leading global debuts.
Explained simply
Godzilla is a giant monster from a long-running Japanese film series that began in 1954. The films have been released internationally for decades, and newer entries have also attracted audiences beyond Japan.
The Ramayana is an ancient Indian epic about Prince Rama’s journey to rescue his wife, Sita. It has many versions and is familiar to audiences across South Asia and beyond, making a new film adaptation part of a much broader storytelling tradition.
The two films come from Japan and India, whose film industries have often had less reach in overseas cinemas than Hollywood. Their international releases and use of large-format screens show how cinemas are offering audiences more films from different countries.