Godzilla Minus Zero Sets Japanese Live-Action Opening Record

The live-action film Godzilla Minus Zero has set a new benchmark for opening day box office performance in Japan. Released on November 3 across 384 theaters, the movie earned 910 million yen from approximately 590,000 admissions on its first day. This figure represents more than double the opening day gross of its predecessor, Godzilla Minus One.
According to industry data, this result marks the highest opening day revenue ever recorded for any live-action feature film within the country, surpassing previous domestic and international records. The franchise's official social media channel highlighted the strong start, noting potential for the film to become the first in the series to reach 10 billion yen domestically. GKIDS is handling distribution for upcoming North American releases.
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Original headline at Crunchyroll News: “Godzilla Minus Zero Sets Record for Japan's Highest Opening Day Gross for a Live-Action Film”
Key facts
- Release Date (Japan)
- November 3
- Opening Day Gross
- 910 million yen
- Admissions
- 590,000
- Distributor (North America)
- GKIDS
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- #Anime Film
- #Box Office Record
- #GKIDS
- #Godzilla Minus Zero
- #Live-Action Film
- #Takashi Yamazaki
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