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Toho CEO Discusses 'Godzilla Minus One' U.S. Success at Tokyo Festival

  • Toho CEO Matsuoka Hiro discussed the U.S. success of 'Godzilla Minus One' at the Tokyo International Film Festival.
  • The North American release of 'Godzilla Minus One' marked a significant shift in Toho's global market approach, according to Matsuoka.
  • The film opened in the U.S. in December 2023 and earned over $11.4 million.
  • Matsuoka stated that the success was not a planned strategy but a result of their efforts.
  • Toho decided to self-distribute 'Godzilla Minus One' in the U.S., marking their re-entry into the market.
Toho CEO Discusses 'Godzilla Minus One' U.S. Success at Tokyo Festival | Split Angle