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Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old Deaf actress known for Jia in Godzilla vs. Kong and its sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, died in a car accident in Frederick, Maryland. Her death was announced by her father via a Facebook livestream; she came from a Deaf family, was involved with the Texas School for the Deaf, and was nominated for a Saturn Award for her work in the New Empire.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire continues to dominate the box office for the second week, grossing $31 million domestically and $361 million globally, while Dev Patel's directorial debut, Monkey Man, lands in second place with $10.1 million domestically and $12.7 million globally. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire adds $9 million domestically, The First Omen debuts with $8 million domestically, and Kung Fu Panda 4 rounds out the top five with $7.8 million domestically.
"The First Omen" and "Monkey Man" open in previews at the box office, with the former projected to finish in second place behind "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire." "The First Omen" is a horror prequel to the classic "The Omen," while "Monkey Man" is an action thriller directed and starring Dev Patel. "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" is expected to maintain its box office dominance, with "The First Omen" and "Monkey Man" aiming for second and third place, respectively.
This weekend's box office forecast features the releases of "The First Omen" and "Monkey Man," with projected opening weekend ranges of $10M-$15M and $15M-$20M, respectively. "The First Omen" aims to appeal to older audiences familiar with the original franchise and horror film enthusiasts, while "Monkey Man" faces challenges in marketing and competition from other recent male-driven releases. "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" is expected to remain a strong contender in its second weekend, with a forecasted $25M-$25M.
"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" dominates the box office with a $37 million opening weekend, followed by "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire," "Kung Fu Panda 4," "Dune: Part Two," and "Immaculate" in the top five.
"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" sets a record with a $10 million box office preview, signaling a potentially strong global opening weekend. Warner Bros. estimates a $45-50 million domestic opening, while overseas debut could reach $80 million. Despite mixed reviews, early audience polling indicates enthusiasm. The film faces little competition and features the two iconic monsters teaming up against a common threat.
Warner Bros has removed Bong Joon-ho’s sci-fi film Mickey 17 from its release schedule due to production disruptions, while moving up the release of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire to March 29, 2024. Mickey 17, based on the novel Mickey7, features a star-studded cast including Robert Pattinson and Naomi Ackie. The Monsterverse film franchise's latest installment, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, follows the success of Godzilla vs. Kong and is set to open with minimal competition.