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    Box Office: 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Sets Record as Highest-Grossing Pic of Pandemic Globally

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    The Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. movie continues to reign supreme in North America, adding an estimated $7.7 million domestically in its third outing.

    Apr 19, 2021

    AceShowbiz –
    “Godzilla vs. Kong” is just unstoppable after it was unleashed in late March. Continuing its winning streak at the North American box office, the pic still tops the chart on its third weekend with an estimated $7.7 million for a current domestic total of $80.5 million.

    Internationally, the epic monster movie adds $12.2 million for a foreign total of $309.7 million and brings its current worldwide total to $390.2, smashing another record as the top-grossing Hollywood movie of the pandemic globally. It has surpassed “Tenet”, which previously held the title with $365 million earned last fall.

    “Godzilla vs. Kong”, which is a mash-up of Legendary’s two big franchises “Godzilla” and “King Kong”, previously set record for the biggest opening in the COVID-19 pandemic era with $32.2 million for the three-day weekend. It later broke another record for the top-grossing pic of the pandemic era in North America in its second week after passing “Tenet” total domestic gross of $57.9 million in 2020.

    The titanic PG-rated tentpole, which is directed by Adam Wingard, is now expected to cross a $100 million marks domestically, a rare achievement for a movie in this pandemic era.

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    Bob Odenkirk’s “Nobody” holds on to the runner-up place at the domestic chart this week, adding an estimated $2.5 million or dropping only 4.8% from last week. Horror pic “The Unholy” also remains steady at No. 3 with approximately $2.1 million.

    “Raya and the Last Dragon” is unmoveable at No. 4 with an estimated addition of $1.9 million in its seventh week, while “Tom & Jerry” climbs up one spot to No. 5 with approximately $1.1 million.

    Amid the slow movie business due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Pacific Theaters chain has announced that it would be closing the doors of its 300 cinemas for good, including its beloved ArcLight locations, marking another blow to the industry since more than a year ago.

    Top 10 of North America Box Office (Apr. 16-18, 2021)

    “Godzilla vs Kong” – $7.7 million
    “Nobody” – $2.5 million
    “The Unholy” – $2.1 million
    “Raya and the Last Dragon” – $1.9 million
    “Tom & Jerry” – $1.1 million
    “Voyagers” – $790,000 million
    “The Girl Who Believes in Miracles” – $561,000
    “In the Earth” – $506,000
    “The Courier” – $462,830
    “The Croods: A New Age” – $310,000

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      Box Office: 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Passes 'Tenet' as Top-Grossing Pic of Pandemic Era

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      The epic monster film bags an estimated additional $13.4 million in North America for a current total domestic gross of $69.5 million and $357.8 million globally.

      Apr 12, 2021

      AceShowbiz –
      “Godzilla vs. Kong” is unmoveable in its second week at North American box office. The Adam Wingard-directed epic monster movie stays atop the list with approximately $13.4 million, bringing its current total domestic gross to $69.5 million.

      As it’s expected to cross a $100 million marks domestically, a rare achievement for a movie in this pandemic era, the film has become the top-grossing pic of the pandemic era in North America. It passed Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” total domestic gross of $57.9 million in 2020.

      Internationally, “Godzilla vs. Kong” has grossed $288.3 million for a current worldwide total of $357.8 million. According to Deadline, the movie is already set to make profit for Warner Bros., an estimated $96.4 million currently.

      “Godzilla vs. Kong” easily became a new hit upon its release in the United States on March 31. It set record for the biggest opening in the COVID-19 pandemic era with $32.2 million for the three-day weekend. The first week’s domestic sales were roughly double that of “Wonder Woman 1984” (also from WB), which previously held record for the best weekend opening in the pandemic era with $16.7 million.

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      “We’re thrilled that ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ is bringing audiences back into theaters where they are open around the world, and also delivering for our HBO Max subscribers in their homes here in the U.S.,” Warner Bros. Pictures Group chairman Toby Emmerich said in a statement.

      Back to this week’s box office, Bob Odenkirk’s “Nobody” bounces back to No. 2 with an estimated addition of $2.6 million. It pushes last week’s new release “The Unholy”, which bags approximately $2.4 million, to the third place.

      “Raya and the Last Dragon” stays put in the fourth spot with approximately $2.1 million. Rounding up the top five this week is new release “Voyagers”, a sci-fi film written and directed by Neil Burger and starring Tye Sheridan along with Lily-Rose Depp. The movie opened to an estimated $1.35 million as it received mixed reviews from critics.

      Top 10 of North America Box Office (Apr. 09-11, 2021)

      “Godzilla vs Kong” – $13.4 million
      “Nobody” – $2.6 million
      “The Unholy” – $2.4 million
      “Raya and the Last Dragon” – $2.1 million
      “Voyagers” – $1.4 million
      “Tom & Jerry” – $1.1 million
      “The Girl Who Believes in Miracles” – $576,744
      “The Courier” – $436,560
      “Chaos Walking” – $265,000
      “The Croods: A New Age” – $245,000

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      'Godzilla vs Kong' Sets Pandemic Box Office Record With Monstrous Debut on Easter Weekend

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      The epic monster showdown movie exceeds expectations with an estimated $32.2 million for the three-day weekend, marking the biggest opening domestically since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic era.

      Apr 5, 2021

      AceShowbiz –
      “Godzilla vs Kong” is roaring on its opening weekend in North American box office. The Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. movie sets record for the biggest opening in the COVID-19 pandemic era, with an estimated $32.2 million for the three-day weekend.

      Taking advantage of the Easter holiday, the epic monster showdown film collected approximately $48.5 over the five-day Good Friday holiday period. The domestic sales were roughly double that of “Wonder Woman 1984” (also from WB), which previously held record for the best weekend opening in the pandemic era with $16.7 million.

      “This is the best news the theatrical side of the business has had in over a year,” said Comscore senior media analyst Paul Dergarabedian. He pointed out that the results proved a big budget sci-fi action extravaganza like “Godzilla vs Kong” is “tailor-made for the immersive and impactful experience that only the big screen can provide.”

      Joshua Grode, CEO of Legendary, added, “I think a big movie like this working should tell everyone if we are rational in how we release a title, there is an appetite for people to have a shared experience in theaters.” He said the decision to release the film theatrically wasn’t for the “faint of heart,” but that it was the “right movie for the moment.”

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      Jeff Goldstein, president of domestic distribution at Warner Bros, went on commenting what “Godzilla vs Kong” record-breaking opening means for the industry, “This is really significant. It is igniting a recovery.”

      Overseas, the Adam Wingard-directed pic, which opened a week earlier, added $71.6 million to its foreign gross for a global total of $285.4 million so far. The international gross on its second weekend saw a slim 37 percent drop from its $121.8 million opening weekend overseas, which is a pandemic-best at the foreign box office.

      Back to the domestic box office, another new release, horror pic “The Unholy”, debuts at No. 2 with an estimated $3.2 million. Last week’s new release and former champion “Nobody” trails close behind at No. 3 with approximately $3.1 million, dropping 55 percent despite opening in additional 107 theaters this week.

      “Raya and the Last Dragon” also loses two spots, placing fourth with additional $2 million. “Tom & Jerry” descends from No. 3 to round up the top five with approximately $1.4 million.

      Top 10 of North America Box Office (Apr. 02-04, 2021)

      “Godzilla vs Kong” – $32.2 million
      “The Unholy” – $3.2 million
      “Nobody” – $3.1 million
      “Raya and the Last Dragon” – $2.1 million
      “Tom & Jerry” – $1.4 million
      “The Girl Who Believes in Miracles” – $580,068
      “The Courier” – $452,201
      “Chaos Walking” – $380,000
      “The Croods: A New Age” – $210,000
      “French Exit” – $193,428

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      'Nobody' Tops Box Office, 'Godzilla vs Kong' Sets Pandemic-Best Opening Overseas

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      While the Bob Odenkirk-starring action thriller takes the lead domestically, the epic monster movie breaks record for the biggest international box office debut by a Hollywood film during the pandemic era.

      Mar 29, 2021

      AceShowbiz –
      “Nobody” has inked its name on top of the North American box office. Universal’s action genre-defying pic starring Bob Odenkirk takes the lead with approximately $6.7 million domestically on its debut weekend.

      It’s a fairly good start for the low-budget movie, which reportedly only cost $16 million to make. Universal, meanwhile, acquired the film from STX for about $10 million. The movie benefits from New York and Los Angeles theater openings.

      The film’s $6.7 million opening gross makes up one third of the weekend’s $19 million overall total. Internationally, it grossed $5 million for a worldwide total of $11.7 million.

      Another new release this week is “Tom & Jerry”, which opens at No. 3 with an estimated $2.5 million. Last week’s champion “Raya and the Last Dragon” falls one spot to No. 2 with additional $3.5 million. As of Sunday, March 28, the Disney animated movie has grossed $28.4 million domestically and $62.1 million in other territories for a worldwide total of $90.5 million, making it the sixth highest-grossing film of 2021.

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      “Chaos Walking” also descends from No. 3 to No. 4 with approximately $1.2 million, while “The Courier” takes the first place with an estimated $1 million.

      Meanwhile, “Godzilla vs Kong” made a loud roar overseas as it opened to a pandemic-best $121.8 million at the foreign box office. Previously, Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” held the record of the biggest offshore start of the pandemic with $53 million.

      Of the epic monster showdown film’s impressive international debut, China’s markets contributed the most with $70.34 million, with Mexico and Australia coming in at $6.3 million each. Russia also showed strong business with $5.8 million.

      “Godzilla vs Kong”, which is set to open in the U.S. simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max on March 31, launched in a total of 39 markets overseas on March 24. It, however, doesn’t open in Japan, the home of “Godzilla”, until May.

      Top 10 of North America Box Office (Mar. 26-28, 2021)

      “Nobody” – $6.7 million
      “Raya and the Last Dragon” – $3.5 million
      “Tom & Jerry” – $2.5 million
      “Chaos Walking” – $1.2 million
      “The Courier” – $1 million
      “The Croods: A New Age” – $540,000
      “The Marksman” – $375,000
      “Boogie” – $340,000
      “Minari” – $275,000
      “Wonder Woman 1984” – $245,000

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      First Explosive Trailer of 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Teases Reignited Old Feud

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      Previewing the long-awaited epic showdown between the two titans, the official sneak-peek video also offers first look at a girl who is able to communicate with King Kong.

      Jan 25, 2021
      AceShowbiz – The first official full -length trailer of “Godzilla vs. Kong” is finally here for fans’ viewing pleasure. Hyping up the anticipation for the release of the long-awaited crossover movie, the video is full of epic mayhem as it offers a glimpse of the epic showdown between the two titular monsters.
      The video opens with a look at a pretty calm King Kong, which seems to be under control while its human protectors are trying to find it a real home. The key to it is apparently a girl, an orphan named Jia, who shares a bond with the giant ape and is able to communicate with it.
      But their quest gets extra complicated and dangerous when they cross paths with Godzilla in the ocean. The two clash as they appear to have an old feud between their ancient species, which is now reignited with humanity getting caught in the middle.

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      Millie Bobby Brown’s Madison Russell, who has encountered the mountain-sized lizard in 2019’s “Godzilla: King of the Monsters”, thinks that something is provoking the monster into hurting humans and demolishing cities. Meanwhile, Alexander Skarsgard’s Nathan Lind believes that Kong is mankind’s last hope. “We need Kong. The world needs him to stop what’s coming,” the geologist says in the video.
      According to the official synopsis, “As Monarch embarks on a perilous mission into fantastic uncharted terrain, unearthing clues to the Titans’ very origins, a human conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever.”
      “Godzilla vs. Kong” also stars Rebecca Hall as Ilene Andrews, Brian Tyree Henry as Bernie Hayes, Shun Oguri as Ren Serizawa, Eiza Gonzalez as Maya Simmons and Demian Bichir as Walter Simmons. Additionally, Kyle Chandler reprises his “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” role as Dr. Mark Russell and Zhang Ziyi also returns, with Van Marten cast as her assistant.
      Directed by Adam Wingard, the upcoming fantasy film is scheduled to be released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max on March 26 after delayed from its initial November 2020 release due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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      'Godzilla vs. Kong' Fans Furious Over Possible Streaming Debut

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      The follow-up to ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ may skip theatrical release in favor of going to a streamer, with Netflix reportedly already making a $200M offer for the movie.

      Nov 26, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The wait is perhaps too long for Legendary Pictures until the time is right to release “Godzilla vs. Kong” in cinemas. After postponing it release date from November 2020 to May 21, 2021, the studio is reportedly considering to skip the planned theatrical release in favor of heading to a streamer.
      Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Netflix is one of the streaming services interested in acquiring the rights to distribute the film. It reportedly has made an offer of more than $200 million for the film.
      While it sounds like a lucrative deal, Legendary Pictures may not be sold that easily. Warner Bros., which currently holds the worldwide distribution rights for the movie except for in Japan, reportedly has blocked the deal and intends to bring it to its own streamer, HBO Max.
      However, as of Wednesday night, November 25, Warner Bros. denied that there’s a plan for the movie to skip the theatrical release and head straight to streaming service. “We plan to release ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ theatrically next year as scheduled,” said a spokesperson for the studio.
      Despite the unconfirmed reports, fans couldn’t help feeling disappointed should the sequel to 2019’s “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” and 2017’s Kong: Skull Island really head to a streamer. Reacting to the news on Twitter, they expressed their disagreement with the alleged plan for streaming debut.

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      “I hate this so much. #GodzillaVsKong deserves to be seen on the biggest movie screen possible. Don’t do this, @wbpictures,” one fan warned the studio. Another echoed the sentiment, “#GodzillavsKong is Made For IMAX and the big screen. Going to streaming is a big mistake!!!”
      “Jesus… the theater industry is taking hit after hit over these moves to streaming. I can’t see this being good for any of them in the long run. This news makes me sad,” a third person lamented the movie industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
      Another said that he’d rather wait longer to see it in theater rather than having the film released earlier on a streaming service. “@Legendary @wbpictures I’ll gladly wait another year to see Godzilla vs. Kong on the big screen, as intended. Please, please don’t skip the theatrical release!” the said person pleaded.
      Someone else expressed her/his opinion, “Omg this is super big bruh moment if I don’t get to see Godzilla vs Kong the climatic rematch of the century on IMAX I’m a cry. I really wanted to see Godzilla and Kong again on the movie screen super badly!”
      “Godzilla vs. Kong” wrapped filming in April 2019 with Adam Wingard serving behind the lens. Starring Alexander Skarsgard, Millie Bobby Brown and Rebecca Hall among others, it will pit Godzilla against King Kong, the two most powerful forces of nature, in a spectacular battle for the ages.

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      New 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Art Sees the Two Titans Clashing

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      Obtained from a sneak peek of Playmates Toys’ figure of the movie, the artwork teases what will happen when Godzilla and King Kong go toe to toe on May 21, 2021.
      Jul 22, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “Godzilla vs. Kong” isn’t coming until next year, but a sneak peek of the tense showdown that will happen in the movie has surfaced online. A new artwork spotted on the back of Playmates Toys’ figure packaging of the movie offers a glimpse of what will happen when the two titans collide in the upcoming film.
      Obtained by Kaiju News Outlet (via ToyArk), the artwork features Godzilla and King Kong finally facing against each other for the first time. The two monsters are fighting on an aircraft carrier, with Kong appearing to unleash his right hook. Meanwhile, missiles are flying in the air as humans are hopelessly trying to stop the mayhem.

      New ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ art sees the two titans clashing.
      It remains to be seen though if the artwork does depict an epic action scene that will be featured in the movie.
      Along with the artwork, Kaiju News Outlet also spotted a new synopsis of the movie that comes from the merchandise. According to the descriptions attached to the figure listings, “Legends collide as Godzilla and Kong, the two most powerful forces of nature, clash in a spectacular battle for the ages! The monster war rages on the surface and deep within our world as the spectacular secret realm of the titans known as the Hollow Earth is revealed!”
      Adam Wingard is directing “Godzilla vs. Kong”, which has been pushed back several times. Initially scheduled to arrive in mid-2020, it was moved to November 20, 2020 before being delayed again due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The movie is now scheduled to open in theaters on May 21, 2021.
      A previously-released synopsis of the movie reads, “In a time when monsters walk the Earth, humanity’s fight for its future sets Godzilla and Kong on a collision course that will see the two most powerful forces of nature on the planet collide in a spectacular battle for the ages. As Monarch embarks on a perilous mission into uncharted terrain and unearths clues to the Titans’ origins, a human conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever.”
      The crossover event stars Millie Bobby Brown, Brian Tyree Henry, Rebecca Hall, Julian Dennison, Danai Gurira, Jessica Henwick, Alexander Skarsgard, Shun Oguri, Eiza Gonzalez, Kyle Chandler, Demian Bichir, Van Marten and Zhang Ziyi among many others.

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