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Godzilla Minus Zero Sets Nov. 3 Japan, Nov. 6 North America Release

The near-simultaneous rollout reflects momentum from an Oscar win alongside strong ticket sales, with GKIDS leading North America plus Takashi Yamazaki returning to helm.

Overview

  • Toho confirmed Japan’s opening on November 3, 2026—Godzilla Day—with North American theaters following on November 6 through GKIDS.
  • Director Takashi Yamazaki returns as writer and visual effects supervisor, continuing the creative team behind the franchise’s recent critical breakthrough.
  • Toho and GKIDS unveiled a teaser poster as marketing kicks off, with Robot producing and Shirogumi again handling visual effects.
  • The release plan represents a rare near-simultaneous rollout for a Japan-produced Godzilla film, according to Toho.
  • Story details and casting remain undisclosed, though trade reports indicate principal photography ran August to December 2025 across Japan, New Zealand, and Norway.