Los Angeles, CA – As the first quarter of 2024 concludes, the box office landscape is abuzz with the release of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” from Warner Bros. Pictures. The film, a follow-up to the successful “Godzilla vs. Kong,” is set to drive box office revenues over the Good Friday and Easter Sunday holiday frame.
“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” is anticipated to open with a weekend range of $51 million to $65 million, following in the footsteps of its predecessor, which garnered high audience and critics scores upon its release in 2021. With strong pre-sales numbers and an appetite for escapist action fare among audiences, the film is positioned to attract a wide range of moviegoers over the extended weekend.
Despite facing competition from other recent releases like “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” “Dune: Part Two,” and “Kung Fu Panda 4,” “New Empire” is expected to draw in viewers seeking a thrilling cinematic experience. However, the film may encounter challenges in attracting its full audience potential after a month dominated by male-leaning films and amidst ongoing competition from sporting events like the NCAA tournament.
While critical reception to “New Empire” remains under wraps until its release, the film’s success at the box office will likely be influenced by the response from fans of the monster genre. Projections suggest a 27% increase in box office revenues compared to the same weekend in 2023 and a 45% increase from 2019 figures.
The film is poised to lead the weekend box office with a projected opening of $62 million, setting it on a path to maintain strong momentum in the coming weeks. As the holiday frame draws to a close, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” looks set to reign over the box office, offering audiences a thrilling and action-packed cinematic experience.