'Godzilla Minus Zero' reveals bigger, deadlier monster in new teaser
Los Angeles, July 9
Godzilla is back with a roar! The makers have a brand new teaser of the much-awaited sequel 'Godzilla Minus Zero' from the popular kaiju franchise.
A direct sequel to Oscar-winning Japanese film 'Godzilla Minus One', the sequel picks up two years after the events of the first film, continuing the story of the Shikishima family as they all prepare to face an all-new calamity.
The scaly monster is visibly bigger and scarier as Godzilla sets his sights on New York City, states the official synopsis, as per Variety.
"I speculate Godzilla can withstand even a thermonuclear strike," says a character as the teaser opens, further cautioning that "another moral boundary mankind shouldn't cross."
Actors Ryunosuke Kamiki, who played a former kamikaze pilot who survives and must later defeat Godzilla and Minami Hamabe, as his wife, are set to reprise their roles in the upcoming film.
'Godzilla Minus One' was the 37th film in the 'Godzilla' franchise and the 33rd produced by Toho (the Japanese entertainment company that originally created the iconic kaiju creature).
Writer and director Takashi Yamazaki is returning for the sequel.
The first film grossed USD 116 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Japanese 'Godzilla' film of all time and Japan's third biggest release in 2023.
At the 2023 Academy Awards, 'Godzilla Minus One' became the first non-English language film to win the Best Visual Effects award, beating Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3', 'The Creator', 'Napoleon', and 'Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning'.
With that said, the much-awaited sequel 'Godzilla Minus Zero' is set to release in the United States on November 6 and in Japan on November 3.
— ANI
Reader Comments
The first film was so emotional and deeply human. I love how they focused on the Shikishima family's story. I hope this sequel doesn't just become a CGI mess like some Hollywood sequels. There's a fine line between epic and over-the-top. Fingers crossed! 🤞
Honestly, I'm more excited for the Japanese release on November 3rd. No offense to the US, but this is Toho's baby. The first film won an Oscar fair and square. If they keep Yamazaki as director, it's guaranteed to be good. 'Minus Zero' is a cool title too!
I want to see this in IMAX! The teaser line about "thermonuclear strike" is chilling. It feels like they're setting up Godzilla as a force of nature, not just a monster. Also, Ryunosuke Kamiki is such a talented actor. I hope they don't sideline his character. 🙏
I'm a huge Godzilla fan from way back. 'Minus One' was incredible, but I'm slightly worried about this sequel. The first film had such a tight, personal story. Moving to New York might lose that intimate feel. Hopefully they prove me wrong! Still excited though. 🇯🇵
This is exactly what the franchise needed. After years of American remakes that missed the mark, Japanese cinema is back with proper respect for the kaiju. 'Godzilla Minus One' was a pure art piece. I'm booking tickets for the first weekend show in Mumbai, no questions asked.
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