Godzilla Minus Zero is almost here. According to the official Godzilla.com announcement, Toho’s sequel opens in Japan on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and arrives in North America on Friday, November 6, in a wide theatrical release.
November 3 is Godzilla Day in Japan, the anniversary of the 1954 original. Toho is releasing the film at home, while GKIDS, the distributor Toho acquired in 2024, is handling North America. Godzilla.com describes it as GKIDS’ second turn releasing a Godzilla film from Toho. Release dates for other territories have not been announced.
Takashi Yamazaki is back as writer, director and visual-effects supervisor. The film is produced by Toho Studios and ROBOT, with effects work from Shirogumi. The title was revealed at Godzilla Fest 2025 on November 3, 2025. Plot details have not been disclosed.
If you’re planning a theater trip, check local listings for showtimes and formats; the official announcement does not specify a format such as IMAX.
For the earlier trailer and release-date news, see our previous coverage: Godzilla Minus Zero trailer and release date.
Sources: Godzilla.com; The Outer Haven.
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