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    Latest GODZILLA MINUS ZERO Japanese Press Release — Direct From Toho!

    © 2026 TOHO

    Source: Toho Co., Ltd.
    Official Site: https://godzilla-minuszero.toho-movie.jp/ (Japan), https://godzilla.com/pages/godzilla-minus-zero (US)
    Editor: Keith Aiken
    Special Thanks to N. Mori
     

    A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

    On September 8, Toho International and their US subsidiary GKIDS revealed a new theatrical trailer, US poster artwork, cast announcement and English language press release for their highly-anticipated movie, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero).

    Toho Co., Ltd. has now provided SciFi Japan with their Japanese language press pack, which contains some additional information and cast photos not available in the US press release....

     

     

    The latest film from director, screenwriter, and VFX artist Takashi Yamazaki: GODZILLA-0.0
    The star-studded cast facing the ultimate despair has been revealed.
    Masami Nagasawa takes on Godzilla—
    Jun Kunimura, Motosuke Iida, Ko Maehara, Kenji Misuhashi, Eita Okuno, and Kai Inowaki also confirmed to appear‼
    A new Extermination Operation begins‼ The stunning new trailer is now available.

    山崎貴(監督・脚本・VFX)最新作『ゴジラ-0.0』
    絶望の到達点に立ち向かう豪華俳優陣、解禁。
    國村隼、飯田基祐、前原滉、水橋研二、奥野瑛太、井之脇海の出演決定‼ 
    新たな討伐作戦始動‼驚愕の最新予告映像、解禁

     

    Since its first appearance in 1954, the monster "Godzilla" has continued to fascinate and shock audiences not only in Japan but around the world.

    GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan, 2023), directed by Takashi Yamazaki, was the 70th anniversary Godzilla film and the 30th live-action Godzilla film produced in Japan. It grossed over 7.65 billion yen at the box office. Furthermore, it achieved the remarkable feat of winning over 50 awards at domestic and international film festivals, including becoming the first Asian film to win the Academy Award for Visual Effects at the 96th Academy Awards creating a global "Godzilla" phenomenon.

    On Friday, November 1st, 2024 it was announced that a new Godzilla film was in production, and that Takashi Yamazaki wpuld continue to serve as director, screenwriter, and VFX artist, following his work on GODZILLA MINUS ONE.  Then, approximately one year later, on Monday, November 3rd, 2025 (a national holiday), "Godzilla Day," at "Godzilla Fest 2025" held at Tokyo Dome City, the title of the new Godzilla film, which had been kept completely secret until then, was revealed to the 39,000 attendees before them as GODZILLA-0.0 (GODZILLA MINUS ZERO)!

    Upon the unveiling of the title and logo, the news spread rapidly across Japan and the globe, securing the number one spot on X (formerly Twitter) trends. At CinemaCon 2026, held in Las Vegas this past April, the film became the first Japanese movie to be granted a dedicated presentation slot. During Director Takashi Yamazaki’s presentation, the latest information on GODZILLA MINUS ZERO — including the first teaser footage and the announcement that it is the first Japanese live-action Godzilla film (and indeed the first Japanese film) to be produced using "Filmed for IMAX" technology — made headlines worldwide, appearing at the top of major news sites and generating massive global impact.

    The film is set for release in Japan on November 3 (Tuesday, a national holiday) and in North America on November 6 (Friday) of the same year!

    GODZILLA MINUS ZERO will be released almost simultaneously that same week in Latin America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Australia, and New Zealand. Specific release dates for each region will be announced separately. The previous film, GODZILLA MINUS ONE, is currently available for streaming on various platforms.

     

    1954年に初めて姿を現して以来、日本のみならず世界中を魅了し、衝撃を与え続けてきた怪獣「ゴジラ」。

    山崎貴監督がメガホンを取った、ゴジラ70周年記念作品にして、さらには日本製作の実写版ゴジラ30作目となった『ゴジラ-1.0』は、興行収入76.5億円を突破。さらには、アジア初となる第96回アカデミー賞🄬視覚効果賞受賞をはじめ、国内外の映画賞で50以上の最優秀賞を受賞する快挙を達成し、まさに世界中で“ゴジラ”大旋風を巻き起こすこととなりました。

    2024年11月1日(金)、ゴジラ新作映画の製作、および山崎貴が『ゴジラ-1.0』に引き続き監督・脚本・VFXを務めることを発表。そして約1年後の2025年11月3日(月・祝)の“ゴジラの日”、東京ドームシティで開催された「ゴジラ・フェス2025」にて、イベントに集まった3.9万人のお客様の前でこれまで一切の情報が明かされていなかった新作ゴジラのタイトルが、「ゴジラ-0.0」(読み方:ゴジラマイナスゼロ)であることが解禁されました!

    タイトルとタイトルロゴが解禁されると、そのニュースは瞬く間に日本・世界中を駆け巡り、発表後にはXトレンド1位を獲得。4月にアメリカ・ラスベガスにて開催された【CinemaCon2026】では、日本映画としては初めて作品単体でプレゼンテーションの場が設けられました。山崎貴監督のスピーチにて、ファーストティザー映像や本作が邦画実写ゴジラ映画として、さらには日本映画として初めてFilmed for IMAXで製作されること等、最新作『ゴジラ-0.0』の最新情報が発表されると、各ニュースサイトのトップに掲載されるなど、国内外の大手メディア媒体でも数多く取り上げられ、世界中に大きな衝撃を与えました。

    そんな本作の日本での公開は11月3日(火・祝)、さらに北米では同年11月6日(金)に公開致します!

    『ゴジラ-0.0』は同週にラテンアメリカ、ヨーロッパ、アジア、中東、オーストラリア、ニュージーランドでもほぼ同時公開されることが決定。各地域における具体的な公開日は別途発表される予定です。前作『ゴジラ-1.0』は各配信プラットフォームで絶賛配信中です。

     

    The latest cast additions announced for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (clockwise from top left): Motosuke Iida as Akio Itagaki, Jun Kunimura as Dr. Ogata, Ko Maehara as Akira Hagiwara, Kai Inowaki as Shoichi Honda, Eita Okuno as Heikichi Tokiwa, and Kenji Misuhashi as Kunio Tsuruno. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2026 TOHO

    Masami Nagasawa has been confirmed as a new cast member!

    In addition, it has been announced that Jun Kunimura, Ko Maehara, Eita Okuno, and Kai Inowaki will will also be appearing, and that Motosuke Iida and Kenji Misuhashi will be reprising their roles from the previous film, GODZILLA MINUS ONE!

    新キャストとして、長澤まさみの出演が決定!

    さらに、國村隼、前原滉、奥野瑛太、井之脇海らの出演と、前作『ゴジラ-1.0』から飯田基祐、水橋研二の続投も解禁!

     

    We are pleased to announce the new cast members who will be taking on Godzilla!

    Masami Nagasawa (GODZILLA: TOKYO SOS, GODZILLA: FINAL WARS, SHIN ULTRAMAN) will play Makoto Aoyama, a genius weather forecaster seconded from the Meteorological Observatory to the Disaster Response Bureau.

    The newly released trailer shows her eagerly proposing a new plan, saying, "May I suggest a Plan B?", demonstrating her use of her intellect to resist the encroaching despair.

    Furthermore, Jun Kunimura will play Dr. Ogata, Ko Maehara will play Akira Hagiwara, the assistant to Professor Murakami (Min Tanaka), and Eita Okuno and Kai Inowaki will play Heikichi Tokiwa and Shoichi Honda, respectively, to round out the lineup of talented actors.

    It has also been confirmed that Motosuke Iida, who played Akio Itagaki, the section chief of Toyo Balloon who made significant contributions to the Godzilla extermination operation "Operation Wadatsumi" in the previous film GODZILLA MINUS ONE, and Kenji Misuhashi, who played Kunio Tsuruno, will reprise their roles!

    Two years have passed, and Japan has finally recovered and regained its normalcy, but a new wave of despair descends upon it. returned to normal life—but a new wave of despair is about to strike. How will Shikishima and his new allies face this challenge...? Please stayed tuned.

     

    この度、新たにゴジラに立ち向かう新キャストを一挙解禁!


    気象台から大型災害対策事務局に出向している天才気象予報官・青山真琴(あおやま・まこと)を演じるのは


    長澤まさみ。この度解禁された予告映像では、「新たにプランBを提案してもよろしいでしょうか」と、前のめりに作戦を提案するなど襲い来る絶望に抗うべく知力を尽くす様子が写し出されています。


    さらに、医師・緒方(おがた)役を國村隼、村上教授(田中泯)の助手役・萩原彰(はぎわら・あきら)に前原滉、


    常磐兵吉(ときわ・へいきち)・本田正一(ほんだ・しょういち)に奥野瑛太、井之脇海の出演が決定し、実力派俳優陣が名を連ねます。


    そして、前作『ゴジラ-1.0』ではゴジラ討伐作戦【海神(わだつみ)作戦】に大きな貢献をした【東洋バルーン】係長・板垣昭夫(いたがき・あきお)役の飯田基祐、そして鶴野邦夫(つるの・くにお)役の水橋研二の続投も決定!


    2年の時を経て、ようやく復興を遂げ、日常を取り戻した日本に降りかかる新たな絶望の到達点に、敷島らは新たな仲間たちと共にどう立ち向かうのか…。ご期待ください。

     

     

    Japanese trailer, courtesy of Toho Co., Ltd. © 2026 TOHO

    Operation Narukami Begins──

    A shocking new trailer packed with the latest footage from the film has been released, sending shockwaves throughout the world!

    鳴神(なるかみ)作戦】始動──

    全世界に激震走る‼最新の本編映像満載の驚愕の予告映像が解禁。

     

    The latest trailer begins with Noda's (Hidetaka Yoshioka) shocking words: “We didn’t manage to put Godzilla to rest.”

    Two years after the fierce battle in GODZILLA MINUS ONE,  Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki) and others are unable to hide their shock at the reappearance of "despair." The trailer shows the tense expressions of Murakami (Min Tanaka), a biologist introduced in this film, and Aoyama, a weather forecaster played by Masami Nagasawa (whose casting has just been announced), as well as the declaration that “Operation Narukami” is now underway. New developments in the story are revealed, including the heartbreaking confession Noriko (Hamabe)—who survived Godzilla’s attack two years ago—shares with Shikishima, as well as scenes of houses being lifted into the air. Furthermore, this film features breathtaking visuals that fill the full 1.43:1 “Filmed for IMAX” screen—a first for a Japanese film.

    At the very end of the trailer, Godzilla falls to the ground on its back, accompanied by a shocking line of dialogue…

    Will humanity be able to overcome this new despair?—

    A stunning new trailer, packed with astonishing visuals, has arrived, sending shockwaves around the world!

     

    野田(吉岡秀隆)の「私たちは、ゴジラを葬りきれていなかった。」という衝撃の言葉から始まる最新予告映像。

    『ゴジラ-1.0』の死闘から2年。再び姿を現した“絶望”に、敷島(神木隆之介)らは動揺を隠しきれない。予告で描かれるのは、本作から登場する生物学者・村上(田中泯)や、出演情報が解禁となった長澤まさみ演じる気象予報官・青山の緊迫した表情、そして【鳴神(なるかみ)作戦】の始動宣言。2年前にゴジラの襲撃から生き延びた典子(浜辺)が敷島に零す悲痛な想い、宙に持ち上がる家屋など、物語の新たな展開が明かされます。さらに日本映画として初めて1.43:1のFilmed for IMAXのフルスクリーンに広がる大迫力の映像となっています

    映像のラスト、衝撃の台詞と共に背中から地面に落下するゴジラの姿が…。

    果たして人類は新たな絶望に打ち勝つことが出来るのか──

    驚愕の映像が満載の、全世界に激震走る最新予告映像が到着いたしました!

     

    In 2026, the "Year of Godzilla" returns, with Godzilla wreaking havoc across the globe once again!!

    Prepare for a whole new level of despair—!! 

    2026年、世界でゴジラが大暴れする“ゴジライヤー”が再び到来!!

    全く新しい絶望の到達点に備えよ―—‼

     

    Masami Nagasawa as the genius weather forecaster, Makoto Aoyama. Photo courtesy of Toho. © 2026 TOHO

    [Full Comment from Masami Nagasawa (as Makoto Aoyama] <New Cast Member>

    【長澤まさみ(青山真琴役)コメント全文】<新キャスト>


    I was deeply honored when Director Yamazaki asked me to join the cast.
    I was particularly struck by how the director always arrived on set with a boyish smile, looking like he was having a great time.
    It had been a while since I’d last faced Godzilla, and filming while being at the mercy of his overwhelming presence was both nerve-wracking and thrilling.
    Please look forward to the film’s release.

    山崎監督から出演のお声掛けを頂き、感激しました。
    監督がいつも少年のような笑顔で、楽しそうに現場にいらっしゃったのが印象に残っています。
    久しぶりのゴジラとの対面でしたが、その圧倒的な存在感に翻弄されながらの撮影は、ハラハラドキドキして刺激的でした。
    公開まで楽しみに待っていてください。 

     

     

    Introduction & Story

    イントロ&ストーリー

    Godzilla plunged Japan — which had been reduced to “nothing (zero)” by the war — into “negative (minus).”
    Two years have passed since then.

    Just as the nation had struggled through its recovery and finally reached what should have been a return to normal life, a new wave of despair strikes, shattering all hope.

    Director, Screenplay, VFX: Takashi Yamazaki       
    Winner of the Visual Effects Award at the 96th Academy Awards
    Moving beyond GODZILLA MINUS ONE, which captivated the world.

    There won’t be a third time. It all ends right here.

     

    戦争によって「無(ゼロ)」になった日本を ゴジラが「負(マイナス)」に突き落とした。
    あれから2年。

    もがき苦しみながらも復興を遂げ、ようやく辿り着いたはずの日常に希望を完璧に打ち砕く、新たな絶望の到達点が襲いかかる。

    監督・脚本・VFX 山崎貴       
    第96回アカデミー賞・視覚効果賞受賞
    世界が熱狂した『ゴジラ-1.0』のその先へ。

    三度目はない。ここで、すべて終わらせる。

     

    Staff

    スタッフ 

    Director, Screenplay, VFX: Takashi Yamazaki 

    監督・脚本・VFX:山崎貴

    Takashi Yamazaki. Photo courtesy of Toho.

    Born in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture in 1964. He was deeply influenced by STAR WARS and CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND when he was a child, and decided to pursue a career in special effects. After graduating from Asagaya College of Art and Design, he joined Shirogumi Inc. in 1986. He worked on special effects and digital compositing for films directed by Juzo Itami, including THE LAST DANCE (大病人, Daibyōnin, 1993) and A QUIET LIFE (静かな生活, Shizukana Seikatsu, 1995). He made his directorial debut with JUVENILE (ジュブナイル, Jubunairu) in 2000, and is a leading figure in the field of visual effects and VFX, utilizing advanced CG visuals.

    His movie ALWAYS -SUNSET ON THIRD STREET- (ALWAYS 三丁目の夕日, Ōruweizu: San-chōme no Yūhi, 2005), garnered acclaim for its VFX depiction of Showa-era cityscapes, replete with heartwarming humanity, vitality, and atmosphere. The film won 12 awards at the 29th Japan Academy Prize, including Best Picture and Best Director.  His films THE ETERNAL ZERO (永遠の0, Eien no Zero, 2013) and STAND BY ME DORAEMON (STAND BY ME ドラえもん, Sutando Bai Mī Doraemon, 2014) won a combined nine awards at the 38th Japan Academy Prize, including Best Picture and Best Animated Film.

    Furthermore, for GODZILLA MINUS ONE, where he served as director, screenwriter, and VFX supervisor, he achieved the first-ever Visual Effects Award for a Japanese film at the 96th Academy Awards. He is considered one of Japan’s leading film directors. 


    1964 年、長野県松本市生まれ。幼少期に『スターウォーズ』や『未知との遭遇』と出会い、強く影響を受け、特撮の道に 進むことを決意。阿佐ヶ谷美術専門学校卒業後、1986 年に株式会社白組に入社。『大病人』(93)、『静かな生活』(95) など、伊丹十三監督作品にて SFX やデジタル合成などを担当。2000 年『ジュブナイル』で監督デビュー。CG による高 度なビジュアルを駆使した映像表現・VFX の第一人者。

    『ALWAYS 三丁目の夕日』(05)では、心温まる人情や活気、 空気感を持つ昭和の街並みを VFX で表現し話題になり、第 29 回日本アカデミー賞最優秀作品賞・監督賞など 12 部 門を受賞。『永遠の 0』(13)、『STAND BY ME ドラえもん』(14)は、それぞれ第38回日本アカデミー賞最優秀作品賞ほか 8部門、最優秀アニメーション作品賞を受賞。

    また、監督・脚本・VFX を担当した『ゴジラ-1.0』(23)では、第 96 回アカデミー賞🄬で日本映画初の視覚効果賞受賞を 果たした。日本を代表する映画監督の一人として数えられる。

    スタッフ

     

    Film Overview 

    作品概要

    ■Title: GODZILLA -0.0/GODZILLA MINUS ZERO
    ■Cast: Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Min Tanaka, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Yuki Yamada, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Sakura Ando, Mio Tanaka, Masami Nagasawa, Jun Kunimura , Ko Maehara, Eita Okuno, Kai Inowaki, Motosuke Iida, Kenji Misuhashi
    ■Director, Screenplay, VFX: Takashi Yamazaki
    ■Music: Naoki Sato
    ■Production: Toho Co., Ltd.
    ■Production Company: TOHO STUDIOS, ROBOT
    ■VFX: Shirogumi
    ■Filming Locations: All locations in Japan (Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Ibaraki, Shizuoka, Nagano, Aichi, Shiga, Kyoto)

    Official Websites
    ■Official Website:https://godzilla-minuszero.toho-movie.jp/
    ■Official X:https://x.com/g_minus_zero
    ■Official Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/godzilla_minus_zero
    ■Official TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@godzilla.toho


    ■タイトル:『ゴジラ-0.0』 
    ■キャスト: 神木隆之介 浜辺美波, 田中泯、吉岡秀隆、山田裕貴、佐々木蔵之介、安藤サクラ、田中美央
    ■監督・脚本・VFX:山崎貴
    ■音楽:佐藤直紀
    ■製作:東宝㈱
    ■制作プロダクション:TOHOスタジオ ROBOT
    ■VFX:白組
    ■撮影場所:オール国内ロケ(東京都、神奈川県、千葉県、茨城県、静岡県、長野県、愛知県、滋賀県、京都府)

     公式サイト
    ■公式HP:https://godzilla-minuszero.toho-movie.jp/
    ■公式X:https://x.com/g_minus_zero
    ■公式Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/godzilla_minus_zero
    ■公式TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@godzilla.toho

     

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    Tuesday, November 3 (National Holiday) — Two years since that despair. A new despair looms once again...

    11月3日(火・祝) あの絶望から2年。新たな絶望が再び迫りくる─


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