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- Godzilla Minus Zero is the upcoming sequel to Godzilla Minus One, set in 1949 and featuring a large-scale attack on New York City.
- The film promises a larger budget for a more spectacular experience, with Ryunosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe reprising their roles as Koichi Shikishima and Noriko Oishi respectively.
- Godzilla Minus Zero will be the first Japanese film shot from the ground up for the IMAX format, offering an immersive viewing experience.
- The film is set to premiere in Japan on November 3, 2026, with a North American release following on November 6, 2026.
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The saga of the Shikishima family continues. Toho revealed at CinemaCon that Godzilla Minus One will have a direct sequel, Godzilla Minus Zero, which sees the iconic monster attacking New York City. The film boasts a larger budget than its predecessor, promising an even more spectacular experience. The sneak peek suggests that American atomic tests may have contributed to Godzilla’s resurgence after his apparent defeat in Minus One. According to director Takashi Yamazaki, who returns to helm the project after winning an Oscar for the first film, the sequel takes place in 1949, two years after the events of Minus One. The trailer culminates with Godzilla emerging from the water and approaching the Statue of Liberty, confirming a large-scale attack on New York City. Notably, this will be the first time in 20 years that a Godzilla film is shot outside of Japan. Godzilla previously attacked New York in the 1998 film Godzilla, directed by Roland Emmerich.
Toho has confirmed that Ryunosuke Kamiki, who plays Koichi Shikishima, and Minami Hamabe, who plays Noriko Oishi, will reprise their roles, continuing to grapple with their trauma as they struggle to survive the new attack. The studio promises the sequel will maintain its focus on the drama of the Shikishima family. The Minus Zero sneak peek also includes a voiceover hinting at a backup plan: “If our plan doesn’t work out, maybe we’ll finally get to use it.” The trailer shows Kochi back in the cockpit, flying through debris, as well as shots of a ruined city, and Noriko (still with a bandage over her eye from the first film) comforting her adopted daughter Akiko. The trailer also shows Godzilla rising from the ocean to attack a plane. Godzilla Minus Zero premieres in Japan on November 3, 2026—known as Japan’s Godzilla Day 2026. Western audiences will only have to wait a few days, as the film arrives in North American theaters on November 6, 2026, marking one of the shortest release windows between the two markets.
Godzilla Minus Zero Unveiled for Immersive IMAX Experience
The first trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero dropped during GKIDS’ CinemaCon presentation on Tuesday. For cinema purists, this will be the first Japanese film shot from the ground up for the IMAX format, offering a uniquely immersive viewing experience.
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| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Godzilla Minus Zero |
| Brief Summary | In 1949, two years after the tumultuous events of Godzilla Minus One, the Shikishima family face an all-new calamity. |
| Released | November 3, 2026 |
| Duration | 119 minutes |
| Genre | Science Fiction, Horror, Action |
| Production Companies | TOHO, Robot Communications, TOHO Studios |
| Countries of Origin | JP |
| Actors | Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe |
| Director | Takashi Yamazaki |
| Authors | Takashi Yamazaki |
| Homepage | https://godzilla.com/pages/godzilla-minus-zero |
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- The sequel picks up two years after Godzilla Minus One.The sequel picks up two years after Godzilla Minus One.ign.com
- Godzilla Minus Zero picks up where Minus Zero left offGodzilla Minus Zero picks up where Minus Zero left offslashfilm.com
- Robert Eggers' 'Werwulf' Brings Scares to CinemaConRobert Eggers' 'Werwulf' Brings Scares to CinemaConhollywoodreporter.com
- https://movieweb.com/godzilla-minus-zero-trailer/https://movieweb.com/godzilla-minus-zero-trailer/movieweb.com
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