Weekend box office: what stood out?
This weekend’s box office shows how foreign-language films can draw large audiences in North America and internationally. Read the results for Godzilla Minus Zero, Ramayana and other releases to compare their opening grosses and box-office runs.
- Godzilla Minus Zero earned $31.6 million domestically, the biggest North American opening ever for a non-English-language movie.
- Godzilla Minus Zero reached $63 million worldwide after matching its North American gross overseas.
- Ramayana opened in North America in Hindi and English and has earned $55.7 million worldwide since Tuesday.
- Wildwood fell 22% this week and reached $39.8 million domestically.
How did Godzilla Minus Zero top the box office?
Godzilla Minus Zero led the weekend with a $31.6 million domestic opening and an estimated $63 million worldwide gross. Its North American debut set a record for a movie not in English.
Godzilla Minus Zero became the biggest opening ever for a non-English-language movie in North America.
The Toho release received rave reviews and an A CinemaScore. All three top-grossing films this weekend earned the same CinemaScore grade, but Godzilla Minus Zero was the only one described as a major hit.
The film’s strong results contrasted with the opening for The Cat in the Hat, which earned $20.5 million in North America and $10 million overseas, for a $30.5 million worldwide debut. Angel Studios’ Revolutionary War musical opened with $9.3 million after a grassroots marketing campaign. The A24 documentary about Elizabeth Holmes added $8.8 million domestically and approached $80 million.
How did Ramayana perform in its North American debut?
Ramayana opened in North America in both its original Hindi-language version and an English cut. The film earned $8.6 million, bringing its domestic total to $12.1 million.
Ramayana has grossed $55.7 million worldwide since opening Tuesday.
The English cut reportedly used AI lip-syncing to match the actors’ performances to the English dialogue; the actors, who were interviewed, dubbed their own dialogue. The film is described as the biggest-budget movie in India’s history. With Diwali taking place, grosses over the next two days were expected to help indicate whether the film would become the blockbuster its makers hoped for.
Ramayana is a Hindi-language film released in North America in Hindi and English versions.
Its North American gross was considered notable, although it was overshadowed by Godzilla Minus Zero. The film’s performance remained uncertain in the report, with its large budget and upcoming grosses forming important context.
How are Wildwood and Clayface performing?
Wildwood declined 22% this week, earning $7 million and reaching a $39.8 million domestic total. Clayface fell 39% to $6.6 million, bringing its domestic total to $56 million and its overseas gross to $109 million.
Wildwood has earned $39.8 million domestically, while Clayface has grossed $109 million overseas.
Wildwood’s word of mouth continued to support its box-office run. Clayface was nearing the end of its run and was described as neither a hit nor a flop.
Wild Horse Nine opened with $6 million domestically on about 1,000 screens and earned the same amount internationally, for a worldwide gross of just over $12 million. The report noted the film’s word of mouth and Oscar buzz, and singled out John Malkovich’s performance.
Stray Kids World Tour, a concert film, earned $3.7 million. Wicker, a Black Bear release, made $3.35 million, bringing its domestic total close to $20 million and its worldwide gross to $29 million.
How did I Play Rocky and Club Kid perform in limited release?
I Play Rocky earned $345,000 on seven screens in New York and Los Angeles, averaging $49,200 per screen. Club Kid made $390,000 at six locations, averaging $65,000 per screen.
Club Kid had the higher reported per-screen average, while I Play Rocky had the larger total gross.
The limited-release figures show that Club Kid earned more per screen despite playing at fewer locations, while I Play Rocky recorded a higher overall gross.
What was the biggest non-English-language movie opening in North America?
Godzilla Minus Zero set the reported record with a $31.6 million domestic opening, the biggest ever for a movie not in English in North America.
How much has Godzilla Minus Zero earned worldwide?
Godzilla Minus Zero earned $63 million worldwide, matching its $31.6 million North American gross with the same amount overseas.
How much has Ramayana earned at the box office?
Ramayana earned $12.1 million domestically and $55.7 million worldwide since opening Tuesday.
Which limited release had the higher per-screen average?
Club Kid had the higher per-screen average at $65,000 across six locations, compared with I Play Rocky’s $49,200 across seven screens.
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