'Godzilla II: King of the Monsters' opens to dull start

The latest Hollywood release 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' opened to a dull start at the box office earning USD 49 million in its first weekend.

Washington D.C.: The much-anticipated 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' failed to live up to the mark at the US box office. The sci-fi earned only USD 49 million in its first weekend despite its huge budget.

The film was made on a huge budget of USD 200 million. Warner Bros. and Legendary's 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' is the third instalment in the franchise after 'Godzilla' in 2014 which earned USD 93 million and 'Kong: Skull Island' in 2017 which drew USD 61 million at the box office.

The demography of the 'King of the Monsters' fanbase comprises mostly older male population. Out of the overall fan base, 59 per cent are above the age of 25 while 67 per cent are men.

Helmed by Michael Dougherty, the movie stars Millie Bobby Brown, Oscar nominee Vera Farmiga, Oscar nominee Sally Hawkins, Kyle Chandler, O'Shea Jackson Jr, Ken Watanabe, Bradley Whitford, among many others, reported Entertainment Weekly.

The film's human characters include Kyle who plays the role of Millie's character Madison's father named Mark Russell. Dr Emma Russell (played by Vera), a scientist working for the beast-hunting organisation Monarch, and her daughter Madison, who is portrayed by Millie.

The pair is kidnapped by what Dougherty describes as "a mysterious organisation, with their own plans for the creatures."

'Godzilla II: King of the Monsters' hit the theatres on May 31 in India.

With inputs from ANI.