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Godzilla Minus One was first a quite under-the-radar Toho project for a lot of people, particularly in North America. Legendary's Monsterverse films predominate in the monster movie business after all. Early reviews for Godzilla Minus One, however, said that this movie was unique and unusual, with amazing visual effects and a more malevolent and destructive version of the eponymous monster than some may have been accustomed with.
Godzilla Minus One also claimed the Best Visual Effects Academy Award at the 2024 Oscars. Godzilla Minus One was not only a smash with critics, though; viewers also showed up for the movie in theatres. Right now, Godzilla Minus One's box office earnings globally come at $115.9 million. Yamazaki made his film for a budget rumored to be just under $15 million, while Godzilla x Kong's $567.5 million may not be even close. Godzilla x Kong's budget is expected to be roughly $135 million, so it is the least costly Monsterverse film thus far.
Godzilla Minus One breaks a world Record with its simultaneous success on VOD and streaming. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the new Godzilla film opened in theatres in November and followed the rise and terrible path of the title monster in Japan following WWII. Both fans and critics gave Godzilla Minus One positive reviews; the movie thus became an unexpected box office success.
A fresh IndieWire analysis claims that Godzilla Minus One is now the first movie in history to occupy the top place on both Netflix and iTunes concurrently. The new record swiftly ranks highest, just a few days after the movie shocked everyone with its streaming-service debut. People clearly appreciate seeing Yamazaki's movie at home as much as they would in a theatre.
Godzilla Minus One is the first Godzilla film Toho releases after 2016's Shin Godzilla. Examining the hard reality of post-war Japan in a reinterpretation of the first 1954 Godzilla movie, the film returns to the roots of the series. The narrative revolves on Koichi Shikishima, a failed kamikaze pilot battling survivor's guilt while a gigantic monster attacks the city.
The Godzilla series, which has had great popularity over the years, has always delighted viewers. The movie attracted a worldwide audience, hence the success of the new one was expected. The popularity of the movie rests on a good story with strong visual effects depicting the impact and horror Godzilla's presence causes.
Given Yamazaki's film's popularity, discussions of a Godzilla Minus One 2 have already started. The new VOD and streaming Record is more evidence that there is want to view other takes on the legendary monster, if the box office and critical reaction to the movie wasn't enough of clue. Although it's unknown when a sequel will premiere, audiences clearly are currently loving viewing Godzilla Minus One from the convenience of their own homes.
Source: IndieWire
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