Godzilla Minus Zero tops US box office with $31.6 million debut

'Godzilla Minus Zero' topped the US box office with $31.6 million in its opening weekend, beating 'The Cat in the Hat' and marking a record debut for a foreign-language live-action film in North America. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the Japanese monster movie earned strong reviews with 90% approval on Rotten Tomatoes and an A CinemaScore. IMAX screenings generated $12.7 million, or 40% of its domestic revenue, while premium formats accounted for 74% of ticket sales. The film continues the story of 2023's 'Godzilla Minus One', which grossed $57 million domestically and won an Oscar for visual effects. 'The Cat in the Hat' opened with $20 million in North America and $30.5 million worldwide.