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'Godzilla Minus One' Breaks Records as Highest-Grossing Live-Action Japanese Film in North America

The film's success comes amid critical acclaim and a weak end-of-year box office, with expanded screenings due to strong demand.

  • 'Godzilla Minus One' has become the highest-grossing live-action Japanese film in North American history, with a domestic total of $15.7 million so far.
  • The film's success comes amid a weak end-of-year box office, with several big-budget films underperforming.
  • Studio Ghibli's 'The Boy and the Heron' is projected to win the weekend domestic box office with a $10 million debut, the biggest in the studio’s history.
  • The success of 'Godzilla Minus One' has led to an expansion of its screenings in the U.S.
  • The film's critical acclaim and unique approach to storytelling have been highlighted as key factors in its success.
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