There are certain similarities between the reception of this movie and the franchise's previous American installment, Godzilla (1998): both have had significant second week drop-offs in their attendance (about sixty percent in the U.S.), and when taking inflation into account, their box-office totals are also similar. Yet this movie is still regarded as a success, due to its stronger opening, for being better received by most critics, and for revitalizing the Godzilla franchise for the fans, though not necessarily for the public. In comparison, the 1998 adaptation had a significantly weaker opening, its inflated budget and expansive marketing meant that it had overall less profit, and it was a merchandising disaster in the U.S., forgotten by the public, and hated by fans. Interestingly, in some countries, these figures are reversed: the 1998 version became a success, and built up a fan following, and this movie is the one that "failed". It was made on a budget of $160 million, earned just over $200 million in the U.S., and over $500 million worldwide. Not bad for having "failed".

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