Shin Godzilla Becomes Highest Grossing Japanese Godzilla Film

The Secret Life of Pets unseats the latest Godzilla at the top of the box office.

Shin Godzilla, the first original Japanese Godzilla film in over 10 years, fell to 2nd place during its 3rd weekend at the Japanese box office. The movie has now earned $31,170,000 at the Japanese box office, surpassing Legendary Pictures’ 2014 Godzilla film in Japan.

In addition, Shin Godzilla has now surpassed Godzilla 2000’s $27 million worldwide take to become the highest grossing Japanese Godzilla film. TOHO projects the movie will earn around $39 million during its domestic run.

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Funimation also announced that Shin Godzilla, also known as Godzilla: Resurgence, will be released in US theaters later this year.

Source: Eiga, Cinema Today