US poster for the movie. Photo courtesy of GKIDS. © 2026 TOHO

TOHO and GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning curator, producer, and distributor that was acquired by TOHO in 2024, has released a new behind-the-scenes clip for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO (ゴジラ-0.0/ゴジラマイナスゼロ, Gojira Mainasu Zero). The highly anticipated film from director Takashi Yamazaki will make its world premiere at the Spotlight Gala selection for the 64th New York Film Festival on Saturday, September 26, make its theatrical debut domestically in Japan on Tuesday, November 3, and launch a wide theatrical release across North America beginning Friday, November 6. 

Following the triumphant 2023 release of Toho's GODZILLA MINUS ONE, which boasted ingenious, Oscar-winning visual effects and an emotionally gripping back-to-basics storytelling approach, director Takashi Yamazaki returns with a supremely satisfying sequel. GODZILLA MINUS ZERO picks up in 1949, two years after the tumultuous events of GODZILLA MINUS ONE, and continues the story of the Shikishima family as they face an all-new calamity. An experience that demands the big screen, featuring more astounding effects choreography than its predecessor, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO cranks up the terror while always keeping its post-WWII Japan narrative at human eye level. 

Shot entirely in Japan as the first-ever Japanese production to be Filmed For IMAX, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO was shot with high-definition digital cameras certified by IMAX, and optimized in sound and imagery unique to IMAX screens. The globally beloved monster returns to movie theater screens reaching greater and more terrifying heights, making GODZILLA MINUS ZERO a true cinematic event not to be missed. 

GODZILLA MINUS ZERO Synopsis: 

War reduced Japan to zero, and Godzilla plunged it into minus. Two years have passed since then, and the country has faced agonizing struggles to achieve recovery and finally reclaim its daily life. 

Just as humanity managed to cling to a hard-won peace, a new threat strikes, crushing hope in an instant. There is no third time. Everything ends here.  

Japanese Press Release

We are pleased to announce the release of a making-of video capturing the behind-the-scenes of the filming.

This Japanese-made Godzilla film, in which all scenes were shot on large-scale location throughout Japan, will soon be released. As a new challenge, this film will be the first Japanese film to be shown in Filmed For IMAX. It will also feature full aspect ratios of 1:1.43 and 1:90, aspects never before achieved in Japanese cinema. The Godzilla film will set a new standard for Japanese cinema.

Please come to the theater to enjoy this “immersive Godzilla movie”—a fusion of the finest craftsmanship, making the most of the big screen, and cutting-edge digital technology—as a truly exceptional cinematic experience.

この度、撮影の舞台裏を捉えたメイキング映像を公開。

本作のすべてのシーンは日本国内のあらゆる場所で大規模なロケーション撮影が敢行された国産ゴジラ映画が間もなく公開を迎えます。新たなる挑戦として、邦画史上初となるFilmed For IMAXで映し出される本作。日本映画ではいまだ実現したことのない1:1.43と1:90のフル画角映画を製作。ゴジラ映画が日本映画の新たな基準を切り開きます。

スクリーンを最大限に活用した最高峰の職人技と、最新鋭のデジタル技術が融合した“体感するゴジラ映画”を極上の映像体験として、ぜひ劇場でお楽しみください。

About GKIDS

GKIDS is the Academy Award–winning curator, producer, and distributor of artist-driven, globally inspired cinema dedicated to connecting North American audiences with distinctive stories from around the world. Widely celebrated for its leadership in the “animation is film” movement, the studio has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape for feature animation in the U.S. and internationally for nearly two decades. GKIDS represents the work of many of the world’s most acclaimed animation filmmakers, including Makoto Shinkai (YOUR NAME., WEATHERING WITH YOU), Satoshi Kon (PERFECT BLUE, MILLENNIUM ACTRESS), Tomm Moore (SONG OF THE SEA, WOLFWALKERS), Mamoru Hosoda (MIRAI, WOLFWALKERS), and serves as the North American home of Japan’s legendary Studio Ghibli. 

Upcoming theatrical releases include the highly anticipated GODZILLA MINUS ZERO, the follow up to director Takaski Yamazaki’s Academy Award-winning GODZILLA MINUS ONE; and SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE BEAST OF MOSSY BOTTOM, the latest Aardman feature in the beloved Oscar-nominated film series.  In addition to the Oscar-nominated films KOKUHO and LITTLE AMÉLIE AND THE CHARACTER OF RAIN, recent theatrical releases are the box office hit JUJUTSU KAISEN: EXECUTION, Mamoru Oshii’s cult classic ANGEL’S EGG, and the critically acclaimed ALL YOU NEED IS KILL, alongside groundbreaking television series such as DAN DA DAN, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION, and ARCANE: LEAGUE OF LEGENDS.

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About TOHO Co., Ltd.

TOHO Co., Ltd. is a leading Japanese entertainment company founded in 1932. Its four main business pillars are the cinema business, which includes production, distribution and exhibition; the theatrical business, which includes production and exhibition; the anime business, which has been expanding globally in recent years; and the real estate business, which focuses on development in urban areas.

TOHO’s acclaimed works include theatrical films such as the “Godzilla” series and SEVEN SAMURAI directed by Akira Kurosawa, and TV anime series such as MY HERO ACADEMIA and JUJUTSU KAISEN. These anime series are produced and distributed through the TOHO animation label, and are delivered to a wide range of audiences around the world.  

About IMAX Corporation

IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) is a global leader in entertainment technology, delivering immersive cinematic experiences through proprietary software, architecture, and projection systems. Filmmakers, studios, and artists worldwide use IMAX to connect with audiences at scale, making its network one of the most powerful platforms for blockbuster events and entertainment. 

Headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, IMAX operates 1,876 systems across 91 countries and territories as of June 30, 2026. IMAX China Holding, Inc., a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, trades on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under stock code “1970.” IMAX and related marks are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. For more information, visit www.imax.com.