Takashi Yamazaki is directing, writing, and supervising VFX for Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to his Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One, which is set for a near-simultaneous global release in November 2026.
Takashi Yamazaki returns as director, screenwriter, and VFX supervisor for Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to his Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. The film was announced with a teaser trailer and poster on July 9, 2026, confirming that production is underway at TOHO Studios with ROBOT and Shirogumi. Naoki Satō returns to compose the music. The teaser also revealed that Min Tanaka joins the cast as biologist Kanji Murakami, alongside returning cast members Ryūnosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, and Hidetaka Yoshioka.
Godzilla Minus Zero is the first Japan-produced Godzilla film to be advertised as 'Filmed for IMAX,' and the first Japanese film to receive that designation. It will open in Japan on November 3, 2026-Godzilla Day, commemorating the original 1954 film's release-and in North America and the United Kingdom/Ireland on November 6, 2026, distributed by Anime Limited in the UK and Ireland. This marks the first time a Japan-produced Godzilla film will open near-simultaneously in Japan and major Western markets.
Two days before the teaser, a 30-second special news video was announced for July 9, 2026, via the official X account for 'Godzilla -0.0' (Godzilla Minus Zero). The video was expected to reveal new information about the film, which is the 31st live-action Godzilla movie and is set in 1949 Japan. The two stories together establish Yamazaki's continued leadership of the franchise and the film's expanded international release strategy.
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TOHO and Anime Limited have announced Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to Takashi Yamazaki's Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. A new teaser trailer and poster were released on July 9, 2026, confirming that Min Tanaka joins the cast as biologist Kanji Murakami. Returning cast members include Ryūnosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, and Hidetaka Yoshioka from the first film. The film is the first Japanese production to be advertised as 'Filmed for IMAX.' It will open in Japan on November 3, 2026, which is Godzilla Day, commemorating the original 1954 film's release. The same week, it will open in North America on November 6, and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on November 6 as well, distributed by Anime Limited. This marks the first time a Japan-produced Godzilla film will open near-simultaneously in Japan and major Western markets. Yamazaki returns as director, screenwriter, and VFX supervisor, with Naoki Satō composing the music. Production is underway at TOHO Studios with ROBOT and Shirogumi.
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The official X account for 'Godzilla -0.0' (Godzilla Minus Zero) announced a 30-second special news video will premiere on YouTube at 22:55 JST on July 9. The film, directed by Takashi Yamazaki, is the 31st live-action Godzilla movie, set in 1949 Japan. Ryunosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe reprise their roles. The film releases nationwide November 3.