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    Toho brings the new anime film UMAMUSUME: PRETTY DERBY – BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA to Japanese cinemas this weekend. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©2024 UPDMAP

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      Toho brings the new anime film UMAMUSUME: PRETTY DERBY – BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA to Japanese cinemas this weekend. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©2024 UPDMAP Source: Toho Co., Ltd Official Site: https://movie-umamusume.jp/ (Japan)Translator: Andres Perez (Sakura Central) Special Thanks to Sachiko Tanaka Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. ©2024 UPDMAP Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res images from UMAMUSUME: PRETTY DERBY – BEGINNING OF A NEW ERA (劇場版『ウマ娘 プリティーダービー 新時代の扉』, Gekijō-ban “Umamusume Puritīdābī Shin Jidai no Tobira”). The mobile game-turned-anime follows anthropomorphized horse girls, each based on famous Japanese racehorses throughout history, as they study and train at the Tracen Academy to become the best racers and pop idols in Japan. Both the film’s screenwriter and scenario director previously worked together on the 2023 four-episode OVA series, UMAMUSUME PRETTY DERBY: ROAD TO THE TOP

    Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Synechdoche (AKITASHOTEN)/Elf-san Production Committee

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    Source: HIDIVE press release Official Site: https://elyase-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Synechdoche (AKITASHOTEN)/Elf-san Production Committee Fans are in for an oversized summer of laughs with today’s announcement that AMC Network’s HIDIVE will stream the new comedy series PLUS-SIZED ELF (エルフさんは痩せられない。, Erufu-san wa Yaserarena, 2024) as an exclusive simulcast during the anime streaming service’s Summer 2024 season. Premiering in July, PLUS-SIZED ELF is based on the pair of popular seinen manga titles created by Synecdoche. “We’re excited to present the new series PLUS-SIZED ELF as part of our exclusive line-up of simulcasts this summer,” said John Ledford, President of HIDIVE. “Without a doubt, fans can expect some extra-large laughs from what is sure to be a larger-than-life comedy. Get ready some fun!” Naoe-kun, a massage therapist, is about to head home for the day when he's saddled with a rather strange

    The computer animated film ULTRAMAN RISING premieres worldwide on Netflix on June 14th. Photo courtesy of Netflix ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

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    The computer animated film ULTRAMAN RISING premieres worldwide on Netflix on June 14th. Photo courtesy of Netflix ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Tsuburaya Productions, Netflix Official Site: https://netflix.com/ultramanrising (US), https://m-78.jp/videoworks/ultraman-rising/ (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productiions has provided SciFi Japan with new images, trailers and press notes for ULTRAMAN RISING, the feature-length CG animated film co-produced by Tsuburaya Productions and Netflix which will be distributed worldwide on Netlflix on June 14th.   US key art, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Japanese key art, courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ■ What is ULTRAMAN RISING? The Netflix film ULTRAMAN RISING is directed and written by Shannon Tindle, co-writer and character designer for KUBO AND THE TWO STRINGS (2016), working with co-director John Aoshima and co-writer Marc Haimes (both of whom also worked on KUBO). The movie is produced

    GEMNIBUS vol.1, an omnibus of short stories by young filmmakers, will receive a limited 2-week theatrical release in Japan this month. Image courtesy of Toho. © 2024 TOHO CO., LTD.

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    GEMNIBUS vol.1, an omnibus of short stories by young filmmakers, will receive a limited 2-week theatrical release in Japan this month. Image courtesy of Toho. © 2024 TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Toho Co., Ltd. Official Movie Site: https://gemstone.toho.co.jp/gemnibus/vol1/ (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Theatrical poster. Image courtesy of Toho. © 2024 TOHO CO., LTD. Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and images for GEMNIBUS vol.1 (ジェムニバス vol. 1, Jemunibāsu Boryūmu Wan), an omnibus of short stories from Toho's digital production brand, GEMSTONE Creative Label. GEMNIBUS vol.1 will receive a limited 2-week theatrical release in Japan starting May 28th.   INTRODUCTION Toho's new project to discover fresh talent! Don't miss the limited release of this new-age film by four up-and-coming creators! GEMSTONE Creative Label is a content creation label launched by young employees of Toho Co. It

    Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. Ⓒ Tatsunoko Production

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    Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. Ⓒ Tatsunoko Production   MACH GOGOGO ALSO RIDES ON DIGITAL JUNE 1, 2024 Source: Shout! Studios Special Thanks to Lizbeth Galeno   The innovative car racing anime series SPEED RACER will be revving up for all major digital platforms on June 1, 2024 from Shout! Studios. Fans of the iconic racing adventure will be treated to all 52 episodes as it becomes available for video-on-demand. MACH GOGOGO (マッハゴーゴーゴー, Mahha GōGōGō), the original 1967 Japanese-language television series adaptation from Tatsunoko Production, will also be available for video-on-demand on all major digital platforms. The popular Japanese franchise originated as a manga series created by anime pioneer, and founder of Tatsunoko Production, Tatsuo Yoshida. The manga’s success in Japan spawned the adapted TV series MACH GOGOGO. It later gained popularity in the United States as SPEED RACER, an

    Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. ©2023 Studio Ghibli

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    Photo courtesy of Shout! Studios. ©2023 Studio Ghibli AVAILABLE TO OWN ON DEMAND IN 4K ON ALL MAJOR DIGITAL PLATFORMS ON JUNE 25  Source: Shout! Studios press release Special Thanks to Lauren Blum   Photo courtesy of GKIDS. ©2023 Studio Ghibli Fresh off a historic Academy Award win for Best Animated Feature, the latest and long awaited cinematic masterpiece from the legendary Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, THE BOY AND THE HERON (君たちはどう生きるか, Kimitachi wa Dō Kiru ka, 2023), will be released July 9 on 4K UHD + Blu-ray, Blu-ray + DVD, and in a Limited Edition Steelbook that includes 4K UHD + Blu-ray, featuring Dolby Vision plus Dolby Atmos for the ultimate home entertainment experience from GKIDS with home entertainment distribution from Shout! Studios. This is the first title from Studio Ghibli to ever be released on 4K UHD. THE BOY

    Butt Detective, Suisen and Brown tackle a new case in BUTT DETECTIVE THE MOVIE: FAREWELL MY BELOVED PARTNER (BUTT). Photo courtesy of Toei. © Troll and Poplar Publishing / 2024 Butt Detective the Movie Production Committee

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    Butt Detective, Suisen and Brown tackle a new case in BUTT DETECTIVE THE MOVIE: FAREWELL MY BELOVED PARTNER (BUTT). Photo courtesy of Toei. © Troll and Poplar Publishing / 2024 Butt Detective the Movie Production Committee Source: Toei Co., Ltd. Official Site: https://oshiri-movie.com/ (Japan) Photo courtesy of Toei. © Troll and Poplar Publishing / 2024 Butt Detective the Movie Production Committee Toei has provided information and pics for their new anime feature film, BUTT DETECTIVE THE MOVIE: FAREWELL MY BELOVED PARTNER (BUTT) (映画おしりたんてい　さらば愛しき相棒（おしり), Eiga Oshiri Tantei: Saraba Aishiki (Oshiri)). The second theatrical feature based on the widely successful Butt Detective franchise opened in Japanese cinemas on March 20th. Based on the picture book series by author Troll, BUTT DETECTIVE THE MOVIE: FAREWELL MY BELOVED PARTNER (BUTT) continues the animated adaptation that has been airing on Japanese television since 2018.  The movie features prolific voice actors

    Conan Edogawa celebrates his 30th anniversary with his 27th feature film, DETECTIVE CONAN: >THE MILLION DOLLAR PENTAGRAM. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2024 GOSHO AOYAMA/DETECTIVE CONAN COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved.

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    Conan Edogawa celebrates his 30th anniversary with his 27th feature film, DETECTIVE CONAN: >THE MILLION DOLLAR PENTAGRAM. Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2024 GOSHO AOYAMA/DETECTIVE CONAN COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved. Source: Toho Co., Ltd.Official Site: https://www.conan-movie.jp/2024/ (Japan)Translator: Andres Perez (Sakura Central) Image courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2024 GOSHO AOYAMA/DETECTIVE CONAN COMMITTEE All Rights Reserved.     TMS Entertainment is marketing the film internationally with the English title CASE CLOSED: THE MILLION-DOLLAR PENTAGRAM.   IntroductionCelebrating its 30th anniversary, Gosho Aoyama's original manga series, has already reached 104 volumes (with a cumulative total of more than 270 million copies sold worldwide!) The popularity of the DETECTIVE CONAN series has proven to be at an all-time high, with the TV anime series having aired more than 1,000 times. The 26th movie, DETECTIVE CONAN: BLACK IRON SUBMARINE (名探偵コナン

    Photo courtesy of Sentai.

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    Source: Sentai press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Sentai Home Video has announced its June 2024 slate of anime Blu-ray releases. Product details follow, in order of release...   Photo courtesy of Sentai. IS THE ORDER A RABBIT?! SEASON 1 COMPLETE COLLECTION Published by:    Sentai FilmworksDistributed by:   Distribution SolutionsRun Time:         300 min.Street Date:      6/4/2024Format:             BDLanguage:        Japanese with English SubtitlesSRP:                 $49.98 Going to a new school can be scary, and 15-year-old Cocoa is moving to a new town by herself where she’ll live and work in a boarding house/restaurant! Fortunately, Cocoa’s new place of residence/employment is The Rabbit House, which comes fully stocked with exactly what every lonely high school girl needs: a bunch of fantastic new friends! Yes, some of them are a little strange, and there’s definitely something odd about the restaurant’s rabbit mascot. However, with the help

    Image courtesy of Aniplex of America. ©TYPE-MOON

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    Source: Aniplex of America press release Special Thanks to Alex Valles Image courtesy of Aniplex of America. ©TYPE-MOON Aniplex of America is happy to announce that TYPE-MOON’s reimagining of their classic visual novel Tsukihime, titled TSUKIHIME - A piece of blue glass moon - will release globally on June 27, 2024. The remake will feature upgraded graphics, a full voiceover, and a rewritten narrative by the original creator Kinoko Nasu. TSUKIHIME follows the story of Shiki Tohno, a high school student who begins to see 'lines of death' after suffering an accident as a child. Following the death of his father, Shiki moves back home to live with his sister, Akiha Tohno, and begins to uncover dark truths lurking in his hometown. See the reimagined world of Tsukihime through Shiki's eyes as he unravels mysterious killings and meets both fan-favorite and unexpected new characters.

    Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Eku Takeshima, Ichijinsha/Whisper Me a Love Song Production Committee

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    North American Premiere Screening Set for March 29 at Anime Boston 2024 Source: HIDIVE press release Official Site: https://sasakoi-anime.com/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Scott Barretto Photo courtesy of HIDIVE. ©Eku Takeshima, Ichijinsha/Whisper Me a Love Song Production Committee HIDIVE, the anime streaming service from AMC Networks,  announced today its acquisition of the upcoming new romance series WHISPER ME A LOVE SONG (ささやくように恋を唄う, Sasayaku You ni Koi o Utau, 2024) set to debut in April as an exclusive simulcast during its Spring 2024 season. Created by Eku Takeshima, WHISPER ME A LOVE SONG is a hugely popular and highly ranked manga series that currently boasts a MyAnimeList (MAL) score of 8.19 out of 10. HIDIVE will host the North American premiere of WHISPER ME A LOVE SONG on March 29 at Anime Boston 2024. “We’re pleased to present the anime adaptation of WHISPER ME A LOVE SONG as

    Nyakkii Momoyama, Mimirin Midorihara, Shimajiro Shimano, Miller and Torippii Sorano go on an adventure in SHIMAJIRO THE MOVIE: MIRACLE ISLAND'S RAINBOW CARNATION. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © Benesse Corporation 1988-2024 / Shimajiro © Shanghai Hengyuan Culture Media Co., Ltd.

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      Nyakkii Momoyama, Mimirin Midorihara, Shimajiro Shimano, Miller and Torippii Sorano go on an adventure in SHIMAJIRO THE MOVIE: MIRACLE ISLAND'S RAINBOW CARNATION. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © Benesse Corporation 1988-2024 / Shimajiro © Shanghai Hengyuan Culture Media Co., Ltd. Source: Toho Co., Ltd Official Site: http://shimajiro.jp/movie2024/ (Japan)Translator: Andres Perez (Sakura Central) Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © Benesse Corporation 1988-2024 / Shimajiro © Shanghai Hengyuan Culture Media Co., Ltd. Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res images from SHIMAJIRO THE MOVIE: MIRACLE ISLAND'S RAINBOW CARNATION (映画しまじろう『ミラクルじまの なないろカーネーション』, Eiga Shimajirō Mirakurujima No Nanairo Kānēshon), The 10th entry in the popular Shimajiro film series will utilize CGI animation.  Tomohiro Kawamura returns to direct after previously helming SHIMAJIRO AND URURU’S HEROLAND (しまじろうとうるるのヒーローランド, Shimajirō Tōruru no Hīrōrando, 2019) and SHIMAJIRO AND THE FLYING SHIP (しまじろうと そらとぶふね , Shimajirō to Sora Tobu Fune,

    Photo courtesy of Sentai.

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    Source: Sentai press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Sentai Home Video has announced its May 2024 slate of anime Blu-ray releases. Product details follow, in order of release...   Photo courtesy of Sentai. TOKYO MEW MEW NEW SEASON 2 COLLECTION Published by:    Sentai FilmworksDistributed by:   Distribution SolutionsRun Time:         300 min.Street Date:      5/7/2024Format:             BDLanguage:        Japanese with English SubtitlesSRP:                 $59.98 The scientists of the μ(Mew) Project use DNA of endangered species to create a team of heroines imbued with amazing abilities. Armed with the skills of an Iriomote cat, Ichigo must band together with other Mew Mew girls to repel an alien incursion.             Photo courtesy of Sentai. FOOD WARS! THE SECOND PLATE SEASON 2 COLLECTION Published by:    Sentai FilmworksDistributed by:   Distribution SolutionsRun Time:         325 min.Street Date:     

    Shizuka, Nobita, Doraemon, Gian and Suneo are back on the big screen in DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH SYMPHONY. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © Fujiko Pro/Shogakukan, TV Asahi, Shin-Ei, ADK 2024

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      Shizuka, Nobita, Doraemon, Gian and Suneo are back on the big screen in DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH SYMPHONY. Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © Fujiko Pro/Shogakukan, TV Asahi, Shin-Ei, ADK 2024 Source: Toho Co., Ltd Official Site: https://doraeiga.com/2024/ (Japan)Translator: Andres Perez (Sakura Central) Photo courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © Fujiko Pro/Shogakukan, TV Asahi, Shin-Ei, ADK 2024 Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res images from DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH SYMPHONY (映画ドラえもん のび太の地球交響楽(ちきゅうシンフォニー), Eiga Doraemon: Nobita no Chikyū Shinfonī), the 43rd film in the long running Doraemon franchise. The latest installment will coincide with the 90th anniversary celebration of Doraemon’s creator, Fujiko · F · Fujio. This film will mark Kazuaki Imai’s third entry in the movie series, having previously directed both DORAEMON: NOBITA'S TREASURE ISLAND (2018) and DORAEMON: NOBITA'S NEW DINOSAUR (2020). DORAEMON THE MOVIE: NOBITA'S EARTH

    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge/SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable

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    Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge/SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps Come to North American Theaters Beginning February 23 with a Special One-Day-Only World Tour Red Carpet Premiere Event on February 10Source: Crunchyroll press releaseOfficial Site: https://kimetsu.com/anime/hashirageikohen/ (Japan), https://demonslayer-anime.com/worldtour2024/ (US)Special Thanks to Tommy Foye Photo courtesy of Crunchyroll. ©Koyoharu Gotoge/SHUEISHA, Aniplex, ufotable Joining forces once again, Aniplex of America, Crunchyroll, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will be distributing DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -TO THE HASHIRA TRAINING- (鬼滅の刃 柱稽古編, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-Hen) on February 23 in North American theaters, including in IMAX and premium large formats (PLFs). The highly anticipated worldwide theatrical event brings Tanjiro and the Demon Slayer Corps back to the big screen to deliver more thrilling tales. DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA -TO THE HASHIRA TRAINING- will allow fans to revisit the gripping finale of the Swordsmith

    Photo courtesy of Bioworld. ©Hajime Isayama, Kodansha/ATTACK ON TITAN Production Committee. All Rights Reserved.

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      Photo courtesy of Bioworld. ©Hajime Isayama, Kodansha/ATTACK ON TITAN Production Committee. All Rights Reserved. Souce: Bioworld press releaseOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/shopatsuko Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopatsuko/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shopatsuko Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopatsuko/ Special Thanks to Rae D'Agnillo Atsuko, Bioworld’s premiere brand for fans of Japanese culture, has announced the availability of new apparel based on the massively popular ATTACK ON TITAN. Featuring stylish green prints, fans and fashion lovers can now enjoy new apparel celebrating the dark fantasy action manga and anime. The new collection includes the Levi Black Tee (MSRP: $32), the Rumbling Black Long Sleeve (MSRP: $42), and the Rumbling White Long Sleeve (MSRP: $42). Fans can shop the new collection on the Atsuko website. Photo courtesy of Bioworld. ©Hajime Isayama, Kodansha/ATTACK ON TITAN Production Committee. All Rights Reserved. Photo courtesy of Bioworld. ©Hajime Isayama, Kodansha/ATTACK ON TITAN Production Committee. All Rights Reserved.

    Photos courtesy of Great Eastern Entertainment. ©TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Photos courtesy of Great Eastern Entertainment. ©TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Great Eastern EntertainmentSpecial Thanks to Jess Bansal The merchandise company Great Eastern Entertainment, Inc. has shared information and photos for their current line of Godzilla collectibles. While there are a few items based on the classic Toho films, Great Eastern has primarily focused on monsters and characters from the 2021 Netflix anime series GODZILLA SINGULAR POINT (ゴジラ S.P ＜シンギュラポイント＞, Gojira Shingyura Pointo), offering a rather unique lineup in comparison to most Godzilla licensees. Great Eastern Entertainment's Godzilla product are licensed for sale in the United States and Canada, and can be purchased  from the company's Amazon Store and other retailers. Retailers interested in carrying these items can order them directly from Great Eastern Entertainment's wholesale site. Most products are currently in stock, with a few items available soon.   GODZILLA ORIGINAL SERIES  

    Photo courtesy of Fathom Events. © Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation, Toei

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    Source: Shout! Studios press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.toei-anim.co.jp/movie/digimon-adventure/ (Japan)Special Thanks to Tom Chen (Shout! Studios) and Scott Barretto (Publicity Partners) Photo courtesy of Fathom Events. © Akiyoshi Hongo, Toei Animation, Toei Shout! Studios, a multi-platform media company, and Toei Animation Inc., the legendary anime studio, announced a new home entertainment distribution deal to bring DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02 THE BEGINNING (デジモンアドベンチャー02 THE BEGINNING, Dejimon Adobenchā 02 THE BEGINNING), the highly anticipated 2023 feature film based on the original TV sequel series from the globally popular Digimon anime franchise, which marks its 25th anniversary this year.. The announcement was made by Melissa Boag, Shout! Studios’ Executive Vice President, and Masayuki Endo, President and CEO of Toei Animation Inc. This multi-year partnership provides Shout! Studios with North American home entertainment distribution rights to DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02 THE BEGINNING for cross-platform releases in the U.S. and Canada, including all packaged media

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    Source: Sentai press release Special Thanks to Mike Bailiff Sentai Home Video has announced its April 2024 slate of anime Blu-ray releases. Product details follow, in order of release...   Photo courtesy of Sentai. BLACK BULLET COMPLETE COLLECTION Published by:    Sentai FilmworksDistributed by:   Distribution SolutionsRun Time:         325 min.Street Date:      4/2/2024Format:             BDLanguage:        English & Japanese with English SubtitlesSRP:                 $49.98 It’s been 10 years since mankind was nearly wiped out by a parasitic virus known as Gastrea. With the survivors of war-torn Japan now forced to live within a protective barrier of monoliths, the Gastrea threat is diminished but still present. When a Gastrea does rear its ugly head, it’s up to the government employed Civil Security agents to take them down. Enter Promoter Rentaro Satomi and his Initiator, Enju Aihara, as they battle this growing threat that may soon overtake humanity

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    Source: ComscoreSpecial Thanks to Paul Dergarabedian Comscore has announced the official Domestic and Global box office estimates for the weekend of December 24, 2023, as compiled by the company’s theatrical measurement services. As the trusted official standard for real-time worldwide box office reporting, Comscore provides the only theater-level reporting in the world. Customers are able to analyze admissions and gross results around the world using Comscore's suite of products. GODZILLA MINUS ONE's North American run is winding down, with the film losing 637 screens this past week. The movie dropped to 9th place in the US box office, with a domestic total to date of $40.357.817. GODZILLA MINUS ONE has also dropped out of the Top 10 for international box office. Please note this weekend’s overall total estimated 3-day Domestic box office is $94.6M and YTD 2023 (at $8.725B through Sunday) is up 21%

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