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"Godzilla vs. Kong: A New Empire" Hits #1 for the Second Week in North America, IMAX Visual Unveiled

2024 marks a double anniversary with the 70th anniversary of Godzilla's creation and the 10th anniversary of the "MonsterVerse" series. In celebration, "Godzilla vs. Kong: A New Empire," currently screening in North America since March 29th (with a Japanese release set for April 26th), has unveiled its Japan-exclusive IMAX visual. The dynamic visual captures Godzilla and Kong in mid-action, side by side, fueling anticipation with their formidable team-up. This poster will be displayed sequentially in IMAX theaters (excluding some) starting from the 12th of this week.


"Godzilla vs. Kong: A New Empire" (Releasing on April 26th) ©2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

"Godzilla vs. Kong: A New Empire" (Releasing on April 26th) ©2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.


In North America, the film debuted with an opening weekend gross exceeding $80 million, securing the top spot in the weekend box office rankings. It has also performed exceptionally well in other regions, making it the world's number one opening grossing movie of 2024.

The momentum didn't stop in its second week, maintaining the number one position in North America's box office rankings for two consecutive weeks. Internationally, it continued its strong performance, accumulating a global total of $361 million within the first 10 days of release.

The movie was shot with IMAX-certified digital cameras, a "Filmed for IMAX" feature that offers an expanded visual field, enjoying up to 26% more of the movie world.

During a recent special Japan-US Godzilla directors' dialogue, director Adam Wingard and Takashi Yamazaki discussed the film's final battle. Yamazaki remarked on the overwhelming power of watching it in IMAX, suggesting that the immersive experience of the colossal battle in IMAX would underscore the film as a must-see cinematic event.

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