In a stunning turn of events, "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," the latest installment in the MonsterVerse franchise from Legendary and Warner Bros., has exceeded all expectations with a colossal $80 million opening on Easter Sunday. This impressive figure marks the second-best start of the year, falling just $2.5 million short of Legendary's other major spring release, "Dune: Part Two."

Industry analysts had not foreseen such a remarkable performance, as the film surged ahead to become a box office behemoth. Domestically, the fifth installment in the Monsterverse franchise has already amassed a staggering $2 billion for Legendary, with an additional $114 million from overseas markets, propelling its worldwide start to an impressive $194 million.

EntTelligence forecasts predict that "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" will continue its reign at the box office, with projections indicating over 5.5 million tickets sold during its opening weekend, making it the most attended movie debut ever. Notably, the Adam Wingard-directed film dominated the box office, accounting for 56% of total foot traffic and a staggering 89% of total revenue, including preview night sales.

The overwhelming success of "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" has solidified its place as a monumental cinematic event, captivating audiences worldwide and setting new standards for blockbuster entertainment.