Godzilla Minus One - News Roundup - Toho Kingdom (original) (raw)

Announced way back on Godzilla Day 2022, Toho is preparing a new Japanese Godzilla movie. The production is slated for a release on November 3rd, 2023, in Japan and December 1st, 2023, in the United States. Known as Godzilla Minus One, the movie is being directed by Takashi Yamazaki, director of Always: Sunset on Third Street (2005), Yokaipedia (2022) and other films.

October 18th, 2024 update

In an unexpected turn of events, Godzilla Minus One will be making its way back to North American theaters on November 1st, 2024. This celebrated film is returning to honor the 70th anniversary of the original Godzilla (1954).

The re-release will feature both the color version and the black-and-white edition, known as Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color. Additionally, 13 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage will be shown alongside the film. Currently, ticket availability is limited to dates from November 1st to November 3rd-7th, depending on the location. While theaters may choose to extend the run, signs point that the re-release may be looking at a very short window.

Included below is the press release for the upcoming theatrical re-release of the 2023 Godzilla film, along with a new poster created to mark its return to theaters.

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GLOBAL PHENOMENON GODZILLA MINUS ONE

RE-RELEASED IN THEATERS STARTING NOVEMBER 1

Los Angeles, CA (October 18, 2024) GODZILLA MINUS ONE, the critically acclaimed Academy Award® Winning film will be re-released in theaters nationwide starting November 1, 2024. Directed by Academy Award® Winner Takashi Yamazaki, the film’s re-release honors the King of the Monsters’ 70th Anniversary, timed to Godzilla Day, celebrated annually on November 3.

Tickets are on sale now for both GODZILLA MINUS ONE and the film’s remastered black and white rendition, GODZILLA MINUS ONE/MINUS COLOR. In celebration of the groundbreaking film’s return to theaters, each screening will showcase over 13 minutes of exclusive behind-the-scenes content.

GODZILLA MINUS ONE is the highest-grossing Japanese film in US box office history and the #3 top-grossing foreign film in US Box Office History, earning more than $115 million at the global box office. Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Visual Effects, GODZILLA MINUS ONE is the first film in Godzilla’s 70-year franchise history to be recognized by the Academy with a nomination or win.

Check your local listings for showtimes and locations. For additional information on the re-release please visit tickets.godzilla.com.

August 6th, 2024 update

Roughly a month after Toho announced the international release of the “Deluxe Japan Collector’s Edition”, the company has followed it up with the announcement of four additional releases for the 2023 film.

In total these will be:

Unlike the earlier collector’s edition, these will be available at general retail. Managing the physical releases will be Studio Distribution Services (SDS), which is the home video distribution subsidiary of Warner Bros. and Universal Pictures. A release date is presently not referenced with the news.

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July 9th, 2024 update

Godzilla Minus One is set to have, what is touted as, its “first home video release in the US” come September. The set will feature Japanese audio with optional English subtitles, with the exception of one of the bonus discs. The release will be a deluxe edition called the “Deluxe Japan Collector’s Edition”. This four disc set mimics what was released in Japan back in May 2024, although will be region free, with English menus and with additional subtitle options. In addition, the “Deluxe Japan Collector’s Edition” will be exclusive to Godzilla.com from the following pre-order link for the price of $65.

Deluxe Japan Collector's Edition

In terms of specs, the four discs will feature the following:

Specifications and Enclosures:

June 2nd, 2024 update

Yesterday, Godzilla Minus One became available to stream on Netflix (worldwide excluding Japan and with France coming at a later date). The movie will be available in both a subtitled and English dubbed format. The Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color version is stated to come at a later date this Summer.

In addition, the movie and the Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color version are also available digitally on store fronts including Amazon, Apple iTunes, Google Play, Microsoft, FandangoNOW/VUDU and more. This version found here is the subtitled one only.

March 11th, 2024 update

Hey everyone! A friend of mine who was at the Oscars last night sent over this image for us to exclusively share with everyone! Enjoy!

Oscar Win Image

In addition, here is the press room speech following Godzilla Minus One’s Oscar win.

Finally, Mondo has also released a Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color Screen printed Variant Poster. Done by Tony Stella, the poster is limited and only available to order through March 18th, 2024.

Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color Screenprinted Variant Poster

March 10th, 2024 update

9:06 PM – Congratulations to Takashi Yamazaki and the team for winning an Oscar for “Best Visual Effects” at the 96th Academy Awards!

4:38 PM – Commemorating _Godzilla Minus One_‘s Oscar nomination, Toho International has released an exclusive collection of posters and apparel themed around the movie. Images and details of the posters can be found below, while the full collection can be found on the official Godzilla website: https://godzilla.com/collections/godzilla-minus-one

*Click images for larger quality versions.*

Godzilla Minus One Minus Color Screen-Printed Poster
Price: $80
The King of the Monsters comes in smoking hot on the Godzilla Store exclusive 20 x 30″ Godzilla Minus One/Minus Color Screen-Printed Poster. Screen-printed by hand on high-quality cover weight paper, this poster commemorates the hit film’s limited release in emotion-enhancing black and white. Hang one in your space to behold wisps of smoke curling off the horrifying kaiju’s massive monster form. Plus, fans who order the poster will discover a small surprise on the back.
Godzilla Minus One Minus Color Screen-Printed Poster

Godzilla Minus One “Dorsal Fin” Screen-Printed Poster
Price: $80
Welcome to Godzilla’s undersea domain. Dig dorsal fins? The Godzilla Store has your back with the exclusive 20 x 30″ Godzilla Minus One “Dorsal Fin” Screen-Printed Poster. Screen-printed by hand on high-quality cover weight paper, this poster enhances artwork originally seen on the Dolby Godzilla Minus One movie poster with ink-based light filters that illuminate Godzilla’s dorsal fins and highlight the textured scales of the King of the Monsters. Plus, fans who order the poster will discover a small surprise on the back. Exclusive to the Godzilla US Store.
Godzilla Minus One "Dorsal Fin" Screen-Printed Poster

Godzilla Minus One Glow Screen-Printed Poster
Price: $50
The only thing more terrifying than Godzilla might just be Godzilla in the dark. Give your space a Godzilla glow up with the 18 x 24″ Godzilla Minus One “4DX” Screen-Printed Glow Poster. Screen-printed by hand on high-quality cover weight paper, this Godzilla Store exclusive enhances the Godzilla Minus One movie poster into a glow-in-the-dark work of art complete with a glowing mouth and fins. Plus, fans who order the poster will discover a small surprise on the back.
Godzilla Minus One Glow Screen-Printed Poster

Godzilla Minus One Lenticular Poster
Price: $200
***Pre-Order*** Ships in June 2024!
Bring your space to lenticular life with the 24 x 36″ Godzilla Minus One lenticular poster. Made from 4mm lenticular polystyrene, this Godzilla Store exclusive poster depicts the United States Godzilla Minus One movie release artwork with a vivid stereoscopic 3D effect that’ll make any fan of the King of the Monsters feel the heat and feel the spray from the explosive hit film. Hang one on your wall or within the classic backlit frame to celebrate your favorite kaiju from every viewing angle. Made in collaboration with Bottleneck Gallery.
VIEW POSTER IN MOTION HERE
Godzilla Minus One Lenticular Poster

February 17th, 2024 update

The official English Godzilla YouTube channel has uploaded a video detailing the process behind the visual effects of the movie. Given how a majority of scenes covered feature Godzilla, some movie spoilers will be present.

January 25th, 2024 update

Godzilla Minus One has been nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Visual Effects category. This makes the film the first Japanese language movie to receive a nomination in this category.

Toho, though, isn’t a stranger to the Academy Awards, in fact the Toho distributed The Boy and the Heron picked up a nomination this year as well in the Animated Feature Film category. Historically, several other movies have come up for nominations, with a few winning, and a full list can be seen here.

To celebrate, Toho has interestingly also started distributing the Ginza version of Godzilla 2023 in the mobile game Godzilla Battle Line. Players have until February 29th, a little over a week before the Oscars, to claim it.

Godzilla (2023) Ginza Version

January 18th, 2024 update

As previously reported, a black and white version of Godzilla Minus One was set for a Japanese release, which kicked off this week. Now Toho International is informing us that this version is coming to US theaters as well. The launch for the black and white version, called “GODZILLA MINUS ONE/MINUS COLOR”, is set for Friday, January 26th for the United States. To celebrate, Toho has released a poster, shown below.

Minus Color Poster US

The “Minus Color” version will be screened in the US for one week only. In addition, Toho has notified us that February 1st, 2024 will be the date that Godzilla Minus One will leave theaters in the US. That’s in reference to both the black and white version and the normal version of the film, meaning the movie has only a few weeks left at the US box office.

January 14th, 2024 update

Once again from Toho International, Godzilla Minus One has passed 50.6millionattheUnitedStatesboxoffice.ThismilestonemeanstheproductionisnowthehighestgrossingJapaneselanguagefilmeverreleasedintheUnitedStates.Inaddition,thismeansthemovieisthe5thhighestgrossingnon−EnglishlanguagefilmintheUSboxofficehistory.It’spresentlyrightbehindParasite,with50.6 million at the United States box office. This milestone means the production is now the highest grossing Japanese language film ever released in the United States. In addition, this means the movie is the 5th highest grossing non-English language film in the US box office history. It’s presently right behind Parasite, with 50.6millionattheUnitedStatesboxoffice.ThismilestonemeanstheproductionisnowthehighestgrossingJapaneselanguagefilmeverreleasedintheUnitedStates.Inaddition,thismeansthemovieisthe5thhighestgrossingnon−EnglishlanguagefilmintheUSboxofficehistory.It’spresentlyrightbehindP​arasite,​with53.3, and Hero, with $53.7 million.

December 24th, 2023 update

Per Toho International, Godzilla Minus One has been shortlisted for Visual Effects for the 2024 Academy Awards. Along with this nomination, the film has also won Best VFX at the Florida Film Critics Association and been nominated for three awards at the North Carolina Film Critics Association including Best Film, Best Foreign Film and Best Visual Effects. The Official Godzilla account also relayed how the film has been presented “for consideration in all categories.”

It has been incredible to see both fan and critic response to #GodzillaMinusOne, and we’re honored to present the film for consideration in all categories.

In theatres now: https://t.co/m3i4ZpGEgp pic.twitter.com/aqeFvFayXs

— GODZILLA.OFFICIAL (@Godzilla_Toho) December 22, 2023

December 19th, 2023 update

Toho has announced that a black and white version of Godzilla Minus One will be shown in Japanese theaters. Set to debut roughly a month out, on January 14th, 2024, those that attend will also be given a 70th anniversary art board.

To promote the black and white release, Toho also presented a short trailer found below.

【モノクロ映像版上映決定】

白黒＜モノクロ＞の世界で
生きて、抗え。

『ゴジラ-1.0／C』
（ゴジラマイナスワン／マイナスカラー）

全国の劇場で
2024.1.12(金)より。https://t.co/QJMViKicU1

また、同日より入場者特典の配布も決定。#ゴジラマイナスワン#ゴジラ#GodzillaMinusOne#Godzilla pic.twitter.com/syJD5gssHL

— 『ゴジラ-1.0』【大ヒット上映中】 (@godzilla231103) December 19, 2023

December 13th, 2023 update

The film is now celebrating releases in both Japan and the United States, the latter of which where it’s not only beating box office expectations but announced today is also expanding to 2,600 theaters. The production has not just been a monetary success, though, but also a critical one. We’ve been told on behalf of Toho International that the movie has been awarded “Best Use of Visual Effects” by the Chicago Film Critics Association. In addition, it was announced today that the production was also nominated for “Best Foreign Language Film” by The Critics Choice Awards.

As we approach award season, we’ll try to keep this article updated with the latest.

October 21st, 2023 update

Toho has released two new TV spots for the upcoming Godzilla film. The first is a short 15 second advert for the movie.

The second is another 15 second TV spot, this one showcasing a lot more footage around Godzilla himself.

October 18th, 2023 update

With the Japanese theatrical release of Godzilla Minus One approaching, Toho has revealed a number of Godzilla Day promotions to commemorate the occasion. The press release can be found below [note that it says that Godzilla 2000 will get its first ever screening in the US, which is incorrect]:

GODZILLA MINUS ONE HEADLINES A SLATE OF OFFERINGS CELEBRATING THE 69TH ANNUAL GODZILLA DAY ON NOVEMBER 3

Tickets for the Highly Anticipated Action Thriller Go On Sale

on the Annual Holiday Commemorating the King of the Monsters

Toho International will Also Provide Fans with Access to Godzilla-Size Experiences, Exclusive Product Launches, Streaming Content, and More

OCTOBER 18, 2023 – LOS ANGELES, CA – Toho International, the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary that has brought global sensation Godzilla to life, today announced its monster-sized lineup of offerings tied to this year’s annual Godzilla Day on November 3.

Leading the celebration of all things “Godzilla,” tickets for the highly anticipated Godzilla Minus One, the upcoming Japanese kaiju film set to arrive in U.S. theaters on Friday, December 1, will go on sale on Friday, November 3. There will also be special Early Access Fan Event Screenings on Wednesday, November 29 in IMAX and large format theaters across the country.

Additionally, Toho International is rolling out a robust slate of offerings, from partnered product launches available on the newly launched Godzilla Store, a one-stop online shop for fans and collectors, to special screening events for all to enjoy.

“The Toho International team is thrilled to be part of movie history as we bring this visionary new Godzilla film to U.S. audiences on December 1,” said Kristin Parcell, General Manager of Toho International. “We’re proud to have some of the best fans and partners in entertainment and can’t wait to celebrate the 69th annual Godzilla Day with them.”

Toho International is collaborating with film/streaming, retail, and licensing partners to bring fans a lineup of activities and offerings to celebrate the King of the Monster’s 69th birthday. These include:

FILM, TV, AND SCREENINGS

Godzilla Minus One Tickets Go On Sale in the U.S. – Beginning November 3, fans can purchase tickets for the latest installment in the Godzilla film franchise. Written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki and featuring music by Naoki Sato, Godzilla Minus One sees a devastated postwar Japan facing a new threat in the form of Godzilla. As Godzilla emerges, it wreaks havoc and additional destruction on the nation, knocking the country into the negative. The first new Toho Godzilla film since 2016’s Shin Godzilla, Godzilla Minus One stars Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, and Kuranosuke Sasaki.

Godzilla Day Stream-ALong on Pluto TV – On November 3rd, cozy up on the couch for a movie marathon of fan-favorite Godzilla movies that span the last 69 years on Pluto TV’s Godzilla channel. To celebrate this monstrous event there will be a stream-along at 8pm ET/5pm PT highlighting a beloved Godzilla movie with special guests providing commentary.

One-Day-Only Special Screening of Godzilla 2000 in U.S. Theaters – Fathom Events and Sony Pictures are partnering to bring Godzilla 2000 to select theaters across the U.S. on November 1, just ahead of Godzilla Day. This special event will mark the first time U.S. movie-goers can see Godzilla 2000 on the big screen. Fans can learn more about the event, find out which theaters will be hosting screenings, and purchase tickets here.

Shout! TV Masters of Monsters – Shout! TV, the Shout! Studios streaming service, will celebrate Godzilla Day on November 3 with an encore presentation of MASTERS OF MONSTERS, the 2022 original production television special featuring John Carpenter as he hosts a marathon of four monster films directed by Ishiro Hondo including Gojira (1954), Rodan, Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster, and The War of the Gargantuas. Fans of these kaiju films can also join in the Godzilla Day festivities early with Shout! TV’s sister channel TokuSHOUTsu as it runs Godzilla programming all week beginning October 30.

EVENTS

Jade City’s Godzilla Day Event – Jade City Foods’ FREE Godzilla Day celebration is returning to The Copper Rocket in Maitland, FL! This year’s event, taking place on October 26 at 7:30 pm ET, will include a night of food, games, and fun, all themed around our favorite destructive monster. Plus, Jade City is back with its beloved Godzilla Hot Sauce, bringing fans its third series from the popular collection.

RETAIL + MERCH

Official Godzilla Store Offerings – Fans can get their fill of Godzilla merch at the official Godzilla Store all year round, but in celebration of Godzilla Day, there will be even more unique merch and offerings to roar about! Included among the store’s must-have merch will be exclusive Godzilla Day apparel offered for a limited time preorder, exclusive SpaceGodzilla Soft Vinyl color variant and Godzilla vs SpaceGodzilla Original Soundtrack LP color variant from Mondo, and a few additional surprises.

Kinokuniya USA Offers New Items – Kinokuniya, the Japan and US-based retailer known for its collection of books, magazines, gifts, and stationery, will import new products from Toho Stella alongside its store offerings of multiple Godzilla items.

Godzilla Goes POP! – In collaboration with Funko, 4 all-new Godzilla POP! figures will be available to purchase. Fans can learn more about the new releases coming soon here.

Mechagodzilla, Music, and Mondo – One of Toho International’s longest standing partners is back with special editions figures and music soundtracks! Mondo, the company known for releasing limited edition screen printed posters for films, vinyl movie soundtracks, toys, apparel, and more, has an impressive line up in celebration of Godzilla Day, including the Mechagodzilla by Attack Peter Figure (Silver variant), the Godzilla 2000: Millennium Original Soundtrack 2XLP, and the Godzilla vs SpaceGodzilla Original Soundtrack.

Super7 Brings Nostalgia with ReAction Figures – Nothing brings back the nostalgia like holding your heroes or favorite characters in the palm of your hand! Soon, fans will have access to three all-new, wave 3 Godzilla 3.75″ scale ReAction figures from Super7 as well as preorders for wave 5 of Godzilla figures from the brand’s Ultimates line.

Exclusives from Surreal Entertainment – Did someone say exclusives? Surreal Entertainment is soon dropping three retailer exclusive Godzilla items to celebrate the monster’s birthday. Items include Godzilla Trading Cards (5 Below), a Heat Changing Coffee Mug (FYE), and Carnival Cups with Sipper Straws (Books-a-Million).

Godzilla Goes Adorable with YouTooz – YouTooz, the premium collectibles and detailed figures of the internet’s greatest, is dropping two new adorable Godzilla items to celebrate November 3! New products will include the Godzilla and Mothra Plush and the Godzilla Figural Coffee Mug.

A Godzilla Minus One Promo from UVS Games – UVS Games, the intersection of IP-driven fandom and social tabletop gaming, will offer special Godzilla Minus One promo cards on TCGplayer.com.

For more information on Godzilla Day and other content, visit Toho International on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and online at https://godzilla.com/.

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ABOUT TOHO INTERNATIONAL
Toho International, Inc., the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary, has brought classic Godzilla, with 70 years of storytelling and monster mayhem, brand awareness and excitement to audiences around the world through a comprehensive licensing program spanning toys & collectibles, gaming, apparel, accessories, publishing, seasonal, housewares, food & beverage, and many more categories. With over 25 live-action films, numerous animated films and series, and more action-packed new content to come, Toho has captured the love and attention of Godzilla fans from all across the globe. Always-on content accessible across multiple streaming platforms has put Godzilla and other Toho monsters at the forefront of consumers’ minds as the franchise gears up for an exciting next generation of storytelling and fandom.

October 3rd, 2023 update

Exactly a month away from its Japanese release, Toho has added three Godzilla Minus One shirts to their Godzilla store. Seen below, the shirts show Godzilla one one side and the logo on the other. These come out on October 8th, but are available for pre-order now. The three shirts can be found in the apparel section of the Godzilla store.

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September 15th, 2023 update

Less than two months away from the Japanese release of Godzilla Minus One and promotions continue to trickle in. Today Toho has distributed a full body shot of Godzilla from the movie. The render of Godzilla is the same one used on the poster and in other material, although this image has more destruction showcased and is the first time the full body shot has been shown off.

Godzilla Minus One - News Roundup

Click the image for the original size that Toho sent us.

September 4th, 2023 update

Toho has dropped another trailer for the upcoming movie, both Japanese and United States versions. Below is the US one.

A nugget of new information from the trailer includes that Godzilla Minus One will be a getting an IMAX release in the United States when it debuts on December 1st, 2023. Interestingly, the movie still does not appear to have a rating (PG, PG-13, etc.) for its US release yet.

The Japan release date remains a month before it comes out internationally, set for November 3rd, 2023.

July 14th, 2023 update

Although not directly associated with the film, Tamashii Nations has revealed their S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla Minus One figure. While featured both in the trailer and poster, the figure gives a more direct look at the new Godzilla from various angles, assuming the figure is movie accurate.

S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla Minus One figure

The S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla Minus One figure is up for pre-order on July 18th. More images and the listing can be seen here.

July 11th, 2023 update

With a little over 100 days until release, Toho has finally revealed the movie’s title, launched a teaser trailer, and released a poster for the film. The title for the movie will be Godzilla Minus One (ゴジラ‐1.0 / ゴジラマイナスワン). It is still coming to Japanese theaters on November 3rd, 2023. However, in addition it’s also releasing in US theaters on December 1st, 2023, with Toho International distributing it themselves. Below is the teaser trailer, which showcases the first look at Godzilla in the movie:

As revealed during the trailer, Takashi Yamazaki is not only directing but also writing and, unless a mistake in the credits, also in charge of the visual effects. As noted, Toho also released posters for the movie. Below is the Japanese one:

Godzilla Minus One Japanese Poster

In addition below is the English version for the United States release (click here for a high resolution version):

Godzilla Minus One US Poster

Finally, here is also a short blurb that was provided to us by Toho on the film:

The “King of the Monsters” returns! Today, Toho revealed the title and teaser trailer for their next Godzilla film – GODZILLA MINUS ONE. Announced in November 2022, the film will debut in Japan on November 3, 2023 and in theaters in the US nationwide on December 1, 2023. GODZILLA MINUS ONE sees an already devastated postwar Japan facing a new threat in the form of Godzilla. This is the first domestic Japanese film since Shin Godzilla in 2016. GODZILLA MINUS ONE is written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki.