'Shin Godzilla' Is Receiving a North American 4K Remastered Theatrical Re-Release

Summary

• Shin Godzilla is returning to North American theaters on August 14 for a 4K re-release
• Gkids acquired distribution rights for the 2016 film

Shin Godzilla is returning to North American theaters for a 4K remastered re-release.

Variety reports that Gkids acquired the North American distribution rights to Hideaki Anno’s 2016 film. Shin Godzilla is now slated to hit the big screen in its 4K glory, complete with its original Japanese language, subtitles and restored text cards. This will mark the first release of a Godzilla title since Toho acquired Gkids last year.

Gkids President David Jesteadt said, “With an incredibly timely story of people struggling to work together to stop imminent destruction, backed by some of the most explosive action scenes the franchise has ever seen, ‘Shin Godzilla’ is a modern masterpiece. We are honored to play a part in bringing the film back for American fans, better than ever.”

“’Shin Godzilla’ marked the first Japanese-produced Godzilla film since the release of ‘Godzilla Final Wars’ in 2004,” Keiji Ota, Toho’s chief Godzilla officer, added. “Upon its release, it became a social phenomenon in Japan, playing a pivotal role in reviving the Godzilla franchise after a 12-year hiatus, and we’re thrilled to bring this landmark film back to the big screen in North America.”

Ota continued, “For some, this will be their first time experiencing it — and there’s no better way to feel the overwhelming presence, power, and terror of Godzilla than in a theater. Enjoy the film!”

Shin Godzilla grossed $79 million USD worldwide. It was once the highest-grossing Japanese-produced Godzilla title, but was overthrown by Godzilla Minus One in 2023.

Shin Godzilla hits North American theaters on August 14.