A Monster Sequel Smashes a Box Office Record While a Chris Rock Dramedy Lands on Streaming
A giant monster made a very big entrance at North American theaters this weekend. Godzilla Minus Zero opened with thirty-one point six million dollars, setting a record for the biggest debut by a live-action foreign-language film, according to NBC News. The Cat in the Hat followed with twenty point five million dollars, while the musical Drummer Boy brought in nine point three million.
That record is a notable milestone for international films playing to U.S. audiences, and a reminder that moviegoers are making room for more than one kind of spectacle. Meanwhile, Chris Rock’s comedy-drama Misty Green has arrived on Netflix after a brief theatrical run, giving viewers a chance to catch it at home. Decider reports the film stars Rosalind Eleazar alongside Rock, Adam Driver and Daniel Kaluuya.
There’s plenty beyond the big screen, too. The Strokes performed on Saturday Night Live over the weekend, Olivia Rodrigo released a new holiday track, and Eminem’s publisher filed a forty-one million dollar copyright lawsuit against the artificial-intelligence music company Suno. The Los Angeles Times reports that the publisher alleges Suno used its music without permission; Suno denies the allegations.
So what’s worth watching this week as the holiday season gets underway? If you’re headed out, Godzilla Minus Zero is the weekend’s record-setter. For a home viewing, Misty Green is newly available to stream. And if music is more your mood, there’s a fresh holiday release to add to the seasonal soundtrack.
What are you most excited to watch or listen to this week: the monster movie, Rock’s new drama, or the latest music? Share your picks in the comments.
