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'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' has made a significant impact at the box office, achieving a record-breaking domestic opening weekend with $80 million in earnings on a $135M budget. This performance not only surpasses initial industry projections, which estimated a debut between $45 million and $55 million, but also positions the film as the second biggest opening of the year, closely trailing behind 'Dune 2' by just $2 million. Internationally, the film garnered an impressive $114 million, with notable contributions from China ($44 million), Mexico ($12.8 million), India ($5.5 million), and the U.K. ($5.3 million). The global box office total for 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' stands at an estimated $194 million, making it the highest opening of 2024 and surpassing 'Dune: Part Two.' Additionally, the film has achieved the best Monsterverse debut in 10 years and is expected to dethrone 'Dune: Part Two' with its worldwide opening weekend earnings, projected to be between $192M-$208M. The film also earned $20.5M from global IMAX screens, contributing to its monumental success.
