Warner Bros, the studio that has been making waves in the film industry, has a lot to celebrate this year. With a total gross of $1.2 billion worldwide, thanks to the success of Legendary’s Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the studio is on top of the game. Dune: Part Two recently crossed the $700 million mark, while Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has surpassed $500 million.
Success of Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two has emerged as the highest-grossing movie of the year, leaving behind its predecessor’s global gross of $407.5 million. The re-release of Dune: Part Two in Imax this past weekend has only added to its success. The movie’s international gross currently stands at $422.3 million, with a domestic total of $278.3 million.
On the other hand, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is not far behind, with an international gross of $324.2 million and a domestic total of $176.2 million, making for a combined global total of $504.0 million. The film has been the number one movie for four consecutive weekends globally and is now the highest-grossing film in the Monsterverse in 24 international markets.
Recognition for Partners
Pam Abdy and Mike De Luca, Co-Chairs & CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, have praised their partners at Legendary, Denis Villeneuve, Adam Wingard, and their respective casts and crews for the success of these films. They also commended their global marketing and distribution teams for their efforts in promoting both Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong.
Warner Bros.’ Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, and Andrew Cripps, President of International Distribution, expressed their appreciation for the support received from exhibition partners. They are proud to see both films continue to perform well in theaters worldwide during a crucial time for the cinema industry.
Global Impact
Since the beginning of 2024, Warner Bros. movies have generated $1.71 billion globally, solidifying the studio’s position as a leader in major studio market share. Godzilla x Kong has become the all-time biggest Warner Bros. film in India and Cambodia, crossing the Rs.1 billion box office mark in India. The film is distributed by Legendary East in China and TOHO in Japan.
Warner Bros. can bask in the glory of their box office success, with Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire leading the way. The studio’s strategic partnerships, coupled with their strong marketing and distribution efforts, have propelled these films to new heights of success in the global film industry.