Great news! A sequel to Godzilla Minus One is officially happening!
Godzilla Minus One writer, director and VFX supervisor Takashi Yamazaki took to social media to break the news, saying: “Hello everyone, I have wonderful news, I’ll be directing the new Godzilla movie, please stay tuned!”
Godzilla Munis One became an unexpected global phenomenon when it opened earlier this year, smashing the box office, winning Oscars and making so many ‘top movies of the year’ lists, so having Yamazaki back is a welcome, if not entirely unexpected, treat.
WATCH: Awesome poster and trailer drop for Godzilla Minus One/Minus Colour
Takashi Yamazaki, a life-long Godzilla fan. Ryunosuke Kamiki plays the lead role, while the heroine is played by Minami Hamabe. In addition, a lineup of talented actors including Hiroki Yamada, Takataka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, and Kuranosuke Sasaki stand together to fight against Godzilla.
The movie, which opened in 522 theaters across Japan (including large-format theaters), was a “Godzilla-level” blockbuster, drawing 2.87 million viewers and grossing over 4.42 billion yen (30,902,209 USD) in 45 days as of Sunday, December 17. The film also made a big splash when it won the “48th Hochi Film Award” for Best Director.
Watch the official announcement:
EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT pic.twitter.com/YhfztQgu0Z
— GODZILLA.OFFICIAL (@Godzilla_Toho) November 1, 2024
In North America, the GODZILLA MINUS ONE opened on Friday, December 1, breaking a 34-year record within 5 days of its release by becoming the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film of all time at the U.S. box office! It has now grossed over $34.41 million in its 17 days of release through December 17! It is also the highest-grossing foreign film released in North America in 2023! The movie won the “Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Visual Effects” and the “Las Vegas Film Critics Association Award for Best International Horror/Science Fiction Film” and has been nominated for numerous other international film awards. Japan’s Godzilla is making great strides across the United States!
Director Takashi Yamazaki’s goal with this film was to create a “scary Godzilla.” The black-and-white version of GODZILLA MINUS ONE was created to allow viewers to experience a worldview reminiscent of the first film, GODZILLA (ゴジラ, Gojira, 1954)! GODZILLA MINUS ONE/MINUS COLOR will be screened in 340 US cinemas from Friday, January 26, 2024. The color GODZILLA MINUS ONE will continue to be screened in cinemas, and both versions can be enjoyed at movie theaters in Japan.
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