The film raked in $7.85 million this weekend in North America according to Box Office Mojo. . suggesting people are becoming comfortable with attending theaters more than a year into a global pandemic. With Godzilla raking in $80,655,427 in gross sales in North America and $390,955,427 worldwide, it is the highest grossing Hollywood film this year far surpassing the 2nd place film Raya and the Last Dragon which grossed $109,595,349 worldwide.

Top 5 Highest Grossing Films for Weekend of April 16-18

1. Godzilla vs. Kong – $7,845,000 ($80,655,427 Gross)
2. Nobody – $2,500,170 ($19,031,215 Gross)
3. The Unholy – $2,051,073 ($9,553,806 Gross)
4. Raya and the Last Dragon – $1,921,979 ($37,696,589 Gross)
5. Tom and Jerry – $1,100,00 ($42,587,341 Gross)

The best performing title that premiered this week was the horror film “In the Earth” from Neon and directed by Ben Wheatley. This weekend “In the Earth” made $505,723 and obtain mixed reviews from theater goers.

With Godzilla vs. Kong surpassing the $300 million mark in worldwide sales, this is a great sign that the box office for future titles will continue to increase as it suggests people are becoming more and more comfortable with attending theaters. We’re beginning to see the light at the end of this dark pandemic tunnel.