Godzilla Minus Zero, Takashi Yamazaki's kaiju sequel, opens in North America
The gist
GKIDS opened Godzilla Minus Zero in North American cinemas on Nov. 6, after its Japan debut.
The sequel to the Oscar-winning Minus One tests whether the franchise's momentum carries over.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2026The film premiered at the New York Film Festival, where THR chief critic David Rooney called it a "radioactive blast" and "a crackling kaiju epic every bit as exciting as its predecessor."
- Nov 1, 2026It played to a packed pair of sold-out screenings at the Tokyo International Film Festival, with fans in costume or carrying Gojira figurines.
- Nov 2, 2026Director Takashi Yamazaki told IGN he set aside the urge to one-up Godzilla Minus One.