Godzilla Minus One is now playing in Japan, and will open in North American theaters December 1.

Experience the Epic Godzilla Minus One

Prepare for a larger-than-life cinematic experience with Godzilla Minus One, directed by Takashi Yamazaki. This 33rd installment in the Godzilla series is a visual spectacle that will leave audiences in awe. Despite being produced for a modest $15 million budget, the movie boasts impressive visuals, including stunning period sets and breathtaking drone shots over vast ocean expanses. The kaiju-fueled destruction scenes are nothing short of extraordinary, making it a must-see in IMAX.

Godzilla Minus One Gallery

Step into the World of Godzilla Minus One

Godzilla Minus One delivers the stirring sentiment of an Independence Day movie, with a focus on rah-rah populism rather than a specific government. Set in postwar Japan, the film follows the story of ex-kamikaze pilot Kōichi Shikishima and his journey of vengeance and redemption after encountering Godzilla in the final days of World War II.

Surviving the Kaiju Attack

The movie introduces Shikishima as he makes an emergency landing on Odo Island in 1945, followed by a fateful encounter with a T-Rex-like monster. Fast forward to the postwar era, Shikishima, along with Noriko and their adopted daughter Akiko, find themselves amid the rubble of Tokyo, triggering a series of events involving government secrets and the discovery of Godzilla in Tokyo Bay.

A Visual History of Godzilla

The Monstrous Godzilla Resurfaces

Director Takashi Yamazaki presents a new iteration of Godzilla, emphasizing the creature’s regenerative powers and featuring astounding visual effects supervised by the director himself. In Godzilla Minus One, Godzilla’s atomic breath detonates like an H-bomb, creating mushroom clouds and an enormous blast radius.

Godzilla’s Height and Design

Notably, the Godzilla featured in this installment stands at 50 meters, paying homage to the original 1954 version. The design incorporates elements from different eras, resulting in a compelling and imposing creature that fans will recognize and admire.

A Hero’s Journey in Godzilla Minus One

While some may wish for more Godzilla appearances, the film focuses on character development, particularly Shikishima’s transformation from a wartime coward to a kaiju-fighting hero and devoted family man. With the stirring score and emotional resonance, Godzilla Minus One offers a more optimistic tone compared to previous installments. Audiences can expect a film that will make them stand up and cheer, especially when the iconic Godzilla theme fills the theater.