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‘Shin Godzilla’ 4K Re-Release Roars to $2.5 Million as HBO Max Secures Exclusive Stream

A new GKIDS–Warner Bros. Discovery pact is repositioning the modern Japanese classic for a wider U.S. audience.

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Overview

  • The GKIDS 4K theatrical return earned about $2.5 million in its North American opening weekend, surpassing the film’s entire 2016 domestic run of $1.9 million.
  • Launched on August 14, the re-release ranked No. 11 over the weekend box office and was timed to showcase a new 4K remaster headed to home media.
  • Under a GKIDS–Warner Bros. Discovery deal, the 4K version is set to stream exclusively on HBO Max, with nearly 20 curated Japanese films arriving on the platform through 2026.
  • Toho International’s Koji Ueda has said a potential follow-up to Shin Godzilla is in the works, and reporting indicates a Godzilla Minus One sequel could arrive as soon as next year.
  • Directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi, the 2016 release remains a critical standout with an 86% Rotten Tomatoes score and strong global box office, helping drive renewed interest.