**Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Shocks with $80 Million Opening Despite Critic Backlash**
Los Angeles, CA – “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” surprised industry insiders with a strong opening weekend, grossing $80 million in North America despite mixed reviews from critics. The film, a sequel to “Godzilla vs. Kong,” continued to dominate the global box office with a total of $361.1 million by its tenth day in theaters. Legendary and Warner Bros. executives expressed excitement over the film’s success, with Mary Parent, president of worldwide production for …