Godzilla Minus One’s Sequel Could Release Much Sooner Than You Think

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Toho is significantly growing the Godzilla universe in numerous ways over the next few years, which may speed up the release of a sequel for Godzilla Minus One that fans didn’t anticipate so soon. In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the enduring Godzilla franchise, Toho revealed their intention to launch a one billion USD expansion plan following the successes of films like Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. This means we can expect more projects in the pipeline, including expediting film productions as part of this ambitious growth strategy.

Based on recent news from Bloomberg, Toho is planning to broaden its scope for Godzilla movie productions. Besides a possible sequel to “Shin Godzilla,” there’s also a new project centering on South East Asia and the continuation of “Godzilla Minus One.” The most exciting part of this update suggests that the sequel might hit theaters as soon as next year, which is quite swift when compared to “Godzilla Minus One”‘s initial 2023 release date in Japan.

Godzilla Minus One Sequel Moves Forward

Last year, Toho officially revealed that the director and writer of ‘Godzilla Minus One’, Takashi Yamazaki, would be back for another movie. Although Toho didn’t explicitly say so, many viewers speculated that this meant they were working on a follow-up to the blockbuster hit. Given that ‘Godzilla Minus One’ was both a critical and commercial triumph (earning the Godzilla series its first Academy Award), as well as Toho’s highest-grossing film to date, developing a sequel seems quite logical. Moreover, releasing it quickly also appears sensible due to its previous success.

Earlier this summer, there were rumors about the possible start of filming and production for the follow-up to Godzilla Minus One, tentatively scheduled between early August 2025 and late December 2025. This timeline aligns with Toho’s potential plans to release the movie next year. For fans in the United States who recently watched the film last year, this might appear as a swift turnaround, but it represents a three-year gap for Japanese audiences. If the new Godzilla Minus One sequel is released between October and December 2026, it suggests a productive filmmaking process.

What to Know for Godzilla Minus One Sequel

We’re about to produce a fresh Godzilla movie!…Regrettably, I can’t reveal any further details regarding the upcoming production, as Takashi Yamazaki, the writer and director of ‘Godzilla Minus One,’ explained at the film’s initial announcement. He expressed his delight at the enthusiasm surrounding the project, adding that it’s heartening to see so many children present. Over time, Godzilla has primarily appealed to adults, but the growing number of young fans is beneficial for the creature’s future.”

It should be noted that an official release date for the new film remains undisclosed as of now.

Yamazaki had openly expressed his wish to create another Godzilla film, and he even declined other promising opportunities in the hope of hearing from Toho before the sequel was announced. He stated, “The success of Godzilla Minus One was too much, and numerous obstacles have arisen. Reflecting on it now, I feel this might be a cruel twist…I began receiving fantastic film offers…I can’t disclose the details, but I turned them down, shedding tears of blood, because they were working on a new Godzilla movie.

HT – Bloomberg

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2025-07-20 18:10