"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" Shatters Box Office Expectations

The latest MonsterVerse installment, featuring Godzilla and King Kong, garners $194 million globally in its opening weekend, surpassing pre-release forecasts.

"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" achieves a massive $194 million global opening, with $80 million from domestic and $114 million from international markets.
The film's success attributed to positive word of mouth, premium format ticket sales, and the enduring popularity of the MonsterVerse.
Critics' mixed reviews contrast with high audience approval, highlighting the film's appeal as a crowd-pleasing blockbuster.
The MonsterVerse continues to thrive as a franchise, celebrated for embracing its identity as high-quality 'schlock' entertainment.
Key characters like Mothra and Mini-Kong receive praise for their contributions to the film's narrative and entertainment value.