'Godzilla Minus Zero' Sets Record for Highest Live-Action Opening Day Gross in Japan

Takashi Yamazaki's 'Godzilla Minus Zero', which premiered on November 3, 2026, has achieved the highest opening day box office gross for any live-action film in Japanese history. The movie earned 910 million yen (approximately 5.75 million USD) with 590,000 admissions on its first day. This impressive performance positions the film to potentially become the first in the Godzilla series to reach 10 billion yen at the box office.