Godzilla Minus One sequel opens in theaters this week
The follow-up to the 2023 kaiju hit arrives in cinemas with strong early reactions, according to Collider.
The sequel to Godzilla Minus One opens in theaters this week, according to Collider. The film has drawn high early praise ahead of its release.
The new movie follows Godzilla Minus One, the 2023 Japanese kaiju film that became an unexpected awards contender. Collider reported the sequel's arrival and the positive early response.
Godzilla Minus One was released in 2023, the same year as Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, and was described as an unlikely companion piece to it. It went on to win the Oscar for Best Visual Effects, beating Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning and Napoleon.
The film was the fifth installment in the Reiwa era of the Godzilla franchise, following Shin Godzilla, which grossed more than $80 million worldwide in 2016. Godzilla Minus One generated more than $110 million globally against a reported budget of $10 million, including more than $55 million in North America.
Western critics widely embraced Godzilla Minus One, while reactions in Japan were mixed.
Quick answers
When does the Godzilla Minus One sequel come out?
The sequel opens in theaters this week, according to Collider.
Did Godzilla Minus One win an Oscar?
Yes. Godzilla Minus One won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.