The Godzilla-King Kong combo stomped on expectations as "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" roared to an $80 million opening on 3,861 North American screens.
Easter is shaping up as a welcome gift for 2024 s box office prospects, with several films overperforming and helping insulate against expected downturns later this year.
The MonsterVerse, including movies such as "Godzilla," "Kong: Skull Island," and "Godzilla: King of the Monsters," has artfully crafted storylines that lead to the monumental clash in "Godzilla vs. Kong."