Earning IDR 1.75 Trillion, 'Godzilla Vs. Kong' Beats 'Tenet' Which Only Earned IDR 765 Billion

Film Godzilla vs. Kong (Warner Bros)

JAKARTA - Godzilla vs. Kong made a total of USD 121.8 million (IDR 1.75 trillion) at the time of opening, beating Tenet's USD 53 million (IDR 765 billion)

The collaboration between the two studios Legendary and Warner Bros with the monster film was able to create a new record in China, where at the time of its release it immediately earned 70.3 million dollars (IDR 1.1 trillion).

Legendary has sole distribution and marketing assignments in China, while Warner handles elsewhere.

Godzilla vs. Kong released in a total of 39 markets, although the film didn't open in Japan until May. Imax cinema managed to sell tickets for 12.4 million dollars (IDR 179 billion) on the weekend and this is the best opening since December 2019.

The film won't be released in North America until March 31.

Godzilla vs. Kong has experienced several broadcast schedule delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Warner Bros. then decided this film will air in 2021.

As a sign of seriousness, the first trailer for Godzilla vs Kong was released on January 24.

This film can be watched on a number of cinema networks in Indonesia such as Cinema XXI, CGV, Cinepolis since March 24, and will also be available on the OTT streaming platform HBO Max.

Godzilla vs. Kong is directed by Adam Wingard and starring Millie Bobby Brown, Alexander Skarsgard, Rebecca Hall, and Brian Tyree Henry.

With a budget of up to USD 200 million, the filming took place from February 2018 to April 2019.