Synopsis
During a nuclear test, the French government inadvertently mutates a lizard nest; years later, a giant lizard makes its way to New York City. Dr. Niko Tatopoulos, an expert on the effects of radiation on animals, is sent by the U.S. government to study the beast. When the creature, dubbed “Godzilla” by news outlets, emerges, a massive battle with the military begins. To make matters worse, Niko discovers that Godzilla has laid a nest of 200 eggs, which are ready to hatch.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $44,047,541 (32.3% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 3.09 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 36.3% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $125,000,000 (worldwide box office is 3.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,310 opening theaters/3,310 max. theaters, 6.5 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $313,319,417 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 401-500) | 500 | $136,314,294 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 397 | $239,685,706 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 301-400) | 397 | $376,000,000 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for Remake Movies | 16 | $136,314,294 |
| All Time International Box Office for Remake Movies | 12 | $239,685,706 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for Remake Movies | 12 | $376,000,000 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Watch Now On
| iTunes: | iTunes |
| Vudu: | Vudu |
| Netflix: | Netflix, Netflix, Netflix, Netflix |
| Hulu: | Hulu |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 19th, 1998 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Video Release: | November 3rd, 1998 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPAA Rating: | PG-13 for sci-fi monster action/violence |
| Running Time: | 139 minutes |
| Franchise: | Godzilla |
| Comparisons: | vs. Godzilla Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Disaster, Creature Feature, Visual Effects, Kaiju, Action Adventure, Set in New York City, Set in New York |
| Source: | Remake |
| Genre: | Action |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Science Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Centropolis Entertainment, Fried Films, Independent Pictures., Tri-Star Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest 1st Monday | 89 | $11,679,410 | May 25, 1998 | 6 |
| Biggest Domestic May Weekend | 96 | $44,047,541 | May 22, 1998 | 5 |
| Top Remake Weekend Domestic | 16 | $44,047,541 | May 22, 1998 | 5 |
| Top Sony Pictures Weekend Domestic | 47 | $44,047,541 | May 22, 1998 | 5 |
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day) | 30 | $44,047,541 | May 22, 1998 | 5 |
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 17 | $103,215,882 | May 22, 1998 | 5 |
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) | 31 | $55,726,951 | May 22, 1998 | 5 |
| Memorial Day (All Movies, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) | 17 | $130,584,048 | May 22, 1998 | 5 |
| Memorial Day (Opening, 3-Day) | 25 | $44,047,541 | May 22, 1998 | 5 |
| Memorial Day (Opening, 3-Day, Inflation Adjusted) | 15 | $103,215,882 | May 22, 1998 | 5 |
| Memorial Day (Opening, 4-Day, Fri-Mon) | 25 | $55,726,951 | May 22, 1998 | 5 |
| Memorial Day (Opening, 4-Day, Fri-Mon, Inflation Adjusted) | 15 | $130,584,048 | May 22, 1998 | 5 |
| Top Remake Day Domestic | 43 | $16,894,040 | May 23, 1998 | 4 |