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Oops, I Did It Again: Godzilla Crushes Box Office Records We all know the feeling of dread that comes with rising ticket prices, but it is hard to stay mad for long when the movie turns out to be as epic as one of cinema’s most beloved and enduring characters—Godzilla. After smashing box office records in Japan last week, the North American audiences have also jumped in on the action and taken the buzz to new heights. The all-star cast ofaru Shimizu, Hiroki Hasegawa, and Yutaka Takenouchi has propelled Godzilla to the highest-grossing Japanese live-action movie in North America and the biggest opening in Japan in over four years. With an estimated $200 million all-in flocked to theaters around the world in the film’s opening weekend, Godzilla just can’t be tamed. This stands in stark contrast to recent years when live-action Japanese-language films were flagging in both Japan and the United States. That’s all changed with Godzilla, which is showing signs of a potential revival in the Japanese film industry. The franchise has been around for over sixty years and has seen a variety of reincarnations over the years, but this latest entry serves as one of the biggest reminders of why Godzilla is loved by so many. With high-octane action, stunning visual effects, and a beautifully crafted score, Godzilla is a stunning reminder of where the franchise has come from and where it is headed in the future. As for North America, Godzilla continues to hit new heights in record-breaking grosses and seemingly no ceiling in how high it can go. With incredible anticipation for the film’s United States release, Godzilla is reminding audiences of why the franchise has endured for so long and why it is still beloved by so many. It looks like Godzilla won’t be slowing down anytime soon, breaking more box office records as it goes.