Adam Wingard, Brian Tyree Henry, Fala Chen, Rebecca Hall, Kaylee Hottle and Dan Stevens attend the world premiere of 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on March 25, 2024 (Emma McIntyre)

"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" roared to the top of the North American box office on its debut weekend, pulverizing competition with a huge $80 million haul in ticket sales, according to industry watcher Exhibitor Relations.