The sequel to sleeper hit Godzilla Minus One has set a date to rampage into North American theaters. It will arrive on Nov. 6 via distributor GKids. The date follows quickly on the heels of Godzilla owner Toho releasing the feature in Japan on Nov. 3.
As previously revealed, the sequel will be titled Godzilla Minus Zero. No casting details are yet available, but the first movie took place in post-World War II Japan and centered on a Kamikaze pilot Koichi (Ryunokuke Kamiki), who lives in shame after choosing not to die in battle. But he ultimately finds redemption as he helps his nation deal with the monster known as Godzilla.
Godzilla Minus One was one of the surprise success stories of 2023. Made for just $15 million, it grossed $113 million worldwide and took home the Oscar for best visual effects — the first Academy Award for the franchise in its 70-year history. It earned praise from all over Hollywood and counts Steven Spielberg as an avid fan.
It also stands as the highest grossing live-action Japanese film in North American theaters, with the original color version released in December 2023, followed by a black and white version in January 2024.
Filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki, who was among the team that took home the VFX Oscar, returns for the sequel.
“So far from Hollywood, even the possibility of standing on this stage seemed out of reach,” Yamazaki said during his Oscars speech. “The moment we were nominated, we felt like Rocky Balboa welcomed into the ring as equals by our biggest rivals, which was already a miracle. But, here we stand!”
