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The film looks to be the first to cross $100
million in the U.S and Canada since the pandemic began. Its
ticket sales are especially notable, and not just because movie
theaters across the country have been operating at reduced
capacity. "Godzilla vs. Kong" has been available on HBO Max to
subscribers, meaning people who pay for the streaming service
can watch it at home for no extra charge. Warner Bros. entire
2021 slate will follow a similar release pattern.
Given the impaired marketplace, new releases have been few and
far between. That has given "Godzilla vs. Kong" and other
holdover titles free rein over box office charts.
Universal's "Nobody," an action thriller starring Bob Odenkirk,
landed in second place with $2.5 million. The film has made $19
million in the U.S. and $34 million globally in four weeks. Due
to an agreement between Universal and several theater chains,
including AMC and Cinemark, audiences can already rent "Nobody"
on demand.
Sony's "The Unholy" secured the No. 3 spot with $2 million in
its third weekend in theaters. The thriller has generated $9.5
million to date.
Disney's action adventure "Raya and the Last Dragon" came in
fourth with $1.9 million over the weekend. The family friendly
movie, which has been offered on Disney Plus for a premium $30
charge, has amassed $37 million in North America since it first
hit theaters.
Rounding out the top five is Warner Bros "Tom and Jerry," an
animated/live-action hybrid about the infamous cat and mouse
duo. It pulled in $1.1 million, bringing its North American
tally to $42 million. Like "Godzilla vs. Kong," the film is also
available on HBO Max for 31 days. Globally "Tom and Jerry" hit a
notable box office milestone, surpassing $100 million in ticket
sales.
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