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Godzilla 1998 Wasn't a Flop
Roland Emmerich's 1998 Godzilla movie was a hit despite poor reviews.
In brief
Roland Emmerich's 1998 Godzilla movie was a hit despite poor reviews. Roland Emmerich's 1998 Godzilla movie earned $379 million globally and was profitable for Sony despite critical failure. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Godzilla 1998
Roland Emmerich directed the 1998 film, the first Hollywood take on the Toho franchise.
High Expectations
Sony Pictures expected a massive blockbuster with $5 million paid to Toho for a sequel.
Box Office Success
The film earned $55.7 million in its first four days and $379 million worldwide.
Critical Reception
It has the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score in the franchise to this day.
Sequel Plans
Screenwriter Dean Devlin said they planned a 'Godzilla' trilogy with a third film if embraced.
Profitability
Sony made a profit from ancillary revenue despite the film's critical failure.
Long-Term Impact
The 2014 'Godzilla' reboot started the MonsterVerse, which is still active today.
The key point
Roland Emmerich's 1998 Godzilla movie earned $379 million globally and was profitable for Sony despite critical failure.
