GODZILLA MINUS ONE, has officially crossed the $50 million mark in total domestic box office revenue. This monumental achievement establishes the movie as the highest-grossing Japanese language Live Action or Animated film ever released in the United States. The current total US box office stands at an impressive $50.6 million.
GODZILLA MINUS ONE has not only claimed the title of the #5 Highest Grossing Non-English Language film in US box office history but is also on track to achieve global success with projections indicating it may hit $100 million worldwide.
Paul Dergarabedian, Comscore Senior Media Analyst, remarked on the unexpected success of GODZILLA MINUS ONE, stating, “The success of GODZILLA MINUS ONE is the result of a perfectly timed and presented modern riff on a sci-fi classic. North American audiences and critics alike embraced the film, turning it into a must-see movie theater experience. The film has now impressively crossed the $50 million mark at the domestic box office.”
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Accolades and Recognition
GODZILLA MINUS ONE has garnered significant attention in various prestigious awards categories:
- The film is currently on the Academy shortlist for Best Visual Effects.
- Nominated for Best Foreign Film at the Critics Choice Awards.
The film has received accolades from Critics Groups across the country:
Best Visual Effects:
- Chicago Film Critics
- Florida Film Critics Circle
- San Diego Film Critics Society
- North Carolina Film Critics
- Seattle Film Critics Association
- Utah Film Critics Association
Best International/Foreign Language Film:
- Austin Film Critics Association
- Seattle Film Critics Association
- Georgia Film Critics
- Las Vegas Film Critics Association
- Denver Film Critics
Best Horror/Sci-Fi Film:
- Las Vegas Film Critics Society
- Hawaii Film Critics
- Denver Film Critics
Best Villain:
- Godzilla – Seattle Film Critics Association
The film boasts an impressive 98% Critics Score (166 reviews) on ROTTEN TOMATOES and a matching 98% Audience Score from over 2,500 audience members.
About the Film
In postwar Japan, GODZILLA MINUS ONE brings new devastation to an already scorched landscape. With no military intervention or government help in sight, the survivors must join together in the face of despair and fight back against an unrelenting horror.
Renowned director, screenwriter, and VFX visionary, Takashi Yamazaki (The Eternal Zero, Stand By Me Doraemon) delivers a powerful narrative about the power of hope in the face of despair. The film stars Japanese superstars Ryunosuke Kamiki as Koichi Shikishima and Minami Hamabe as Noriko Oishi. The cast also includes Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, and Kuranosuke Sasaki.
GODZILLA MINUS ONE, rated PG-13, was released domestically on December 1st, captivating audiences with its compelling story and exceptional visual effects.
