Takashi Yamazaki Unveils New Godzilla Movie, ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’
The visionary filmmaker returns to the franchise following the historic Oscar win of ‘Godzilla Minus One.’
Summary
- Takashi Yamazaki, director of Godzilla Minus One, revealed the title of his new Kaiju project as Godzilla Minus Zero
- Yamazaki will once again write, direct, and handle the visual effects for the new film
- The announcement was made at Godzilla Fest 2025 in Tokyo, though the story and release date remain a mystery
Takashi Yamazaki, the visionary director, screenwriter, and VFX artist who propelled Godzilla Minus One to international acclaim with a historic Academy Award win for Best Visual Effects, is taking on a new chapter in the Kaiju saga. At the Godzilla Fest 2025 event, held on Godzilla Day in Tokyo’s Kanadevia Hall, the long-awaited title for his upcoming project was finally revealed: Godzilla Minus Zero.
While the announcement confirms his role to write, direct, and handle the visual effects once more , the new project is currently shrouded in mystery. No details regarding the story or release date have been made public, leaving fans eager to decipher the meaning behind the cryptic title, Minus Zero.
Yamazaki is recognized as one of Japan’s leading VFX pioneers, having been deeply inspired by cinematic classics like Star Wars and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Continuing a personal tradition from his previous work, the director personally drew the film’s striking title logo, a powerful design etched in bold brush strokes.
Stay tuned for an official trailer and release date.
