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A dark, stormy sky over a ruined city. Godzilla looms in the distance, silhouetted against fire. The title 'Godzilla Minus Zero' glows red at the bottom.

Godzilla Minus Zero’s $525 Crore Target: Can a Monster Survive the Box Office?

Godzilla Minus Zero opens November 6. To enter 2026’s top 10 global grossers, it needs $525M. Obsession did it. Can the monster?

2 hours ago1 min

A still from All of a Sudden showing Virginie Efira and Tao Okamoto sitting together in a nursing home, looking thoughtful under soft light.

World

Ryusuke Hamaguchi's All of a Sudden Nominated for Oscar

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s slow-burning, 196-minute drama All of a Sudden has been selected as Japan’s submission for the Best International Feature Film Oscar. The film follows two women—Marie-Lou Fontaine and Mari Morisaki—bonding over grief and caregiving in Paris and Kyoto.

14 Oct 20262 min

A shadowy Godzilla silhouette looms over a ruined city skyline, lit by flickering emergency lights. The title 'Godzilla Minus Zero' appears in bold, cracked text.

Breaking Hype

Godzilla Minus Zero Is Coming For Hollywood’s Throne

Godzilla Minus Zero is tracking for a $25 million opening in North America—over twice the debut of its 2023 predecessor. With a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score and IMAX-exclusive filming, the sequel is poised to redefine global kaiju cinema. Release date: November 6.

4 Oct 20261 min