Three years after the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One captivated audiences, a release date has now been confirmed for its sequel, Godzilla Minus Zero.
GKIDS announced that Godzilla Minus Zero will be released on November 6, 2026. It will expand the epic monster franchise and serve as a direct follow-up to the critically acclaimed Godzilla Minus One. The upcoming movie, written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, will star Minami Hamabe, Ryûnosuke Kamiki, and Miou Tanaka.
Few details are available regarding the upcoming Godzilla Minus Zero. The first film was set in Japan post-World War II and focused on Koichi, a pilot (Kamiki) who struggles with survivor's guilt after he abandoned his mission. The film follows his journey toward redemption as he helps his country fight Godzilla.
Godzilla Minus One became an unexpected hit when it was released in 2023. The film had a modest budget of $15 million. However, it earned $113 million worldwide, exceeding the expectations of many. The monster film also won an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, making it the first movie in the Godzilla franchise to receive the prestigious award in its 70-year history. It garnered widespread critical acclaim and was even praised by Steven Spielberg.
Director Yamazaki, who is returning for Godzilla Minus Zero, humbly expressed his gratitude during his Oscar acceptance speech. He added that he wasn't even expecting to get nominated, let alone actually win the award. He compared the experience to feeling like Rocky Balboa being accepted by his colleagues as an equal.
So far from Hollywood, even the possibility of standing on this stage seemed out of reach. The moment we were nominated, we felt like Rocky Balboa welcomed into the ring as equals by our biggest rivals, which was already a miracle. But, here we stand!
Godzilla Minus One winning an Academy Award is a massive achievement for the monster genre in general. While several have been nominated for Oscars and won in the past, most of them get pushed aside in favor of dramas.
Godzilla Minus Zero will be released on November 6, 2026.
