'Godzilla Minus Zero' Sets Official Release Date Later This Year
Takashi Yamazaki is slated to return as director, screenwriter and VFX supervisor.
Summary
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Directed by Oscar-winner Takashi Yamazaki, Godzilla Minus Zero is scheduled to hit North American theaters on November 6, 2026, following a rare near-simultaneous debut in Japan
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The film’s November 3 Japanese premiere aligns with “Godzilla Day,” the same anniversary date as the 1954 original and the historic 2023 predecessor, Godzilla Minus One
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While plot details remain confidential, production is currently underway at Toho Studios with the specialized teams at Robot and Shirogumi returning to handle the groundbreaking visual effects
The devastating legacy of Toho’s most iconic titan is set to continue as the highly anticipated sequel to the Academy Award-winning Godzilla Minus One prepares for a global takeover. Titled Godzilla Minus Zero, the new chapter is officially scheduled to storm North American theaters on November 6, 2026. In a landmark move for the franchise, Toho and GKIDS have coordinated a rare near-simultaneous launch, bringing the monster’s latest rampage to Western audiences just three days after its domestic debut.
The timing of the release is steeped in history. The film will first premiere in Japan on November 3, a date famously celebrated as Godzilla Day, honoring the anniversary of the original 1954 masterpiece. This follows the same path as its predecessor, which became the highest-grossing Japanese-produced entry in the series and made history by winning the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.
Ensuring the sequel maintains its acclaimed pedigree, Takashi Yamazaki officially returns to lead the project as director, screenwriter, and VFX supervisor. While specific plot details remain a closely guarded secret, production is already in full swing at the legendary Toho Studios. The film is being produced by Robot, with the specialized team at Shirogumi once again handling the groundbreaking visual effects. As the 72-year legacy of the King of the Monsters evolves, this November promises a harrowing new descent into the post-war struggle that revitalized the franchise.
GODZILLA MINUS ZERO from Takashi Yamazaki
Coming to North American theatres November 6, 2026https://t.co/htSdiaadFA pic.twitter.com/ojIRML7Mxy
— GODZILLA.OFFICIAL (@Godzilla_Toho) January 10, 2026
