Godzilla Minus Zero Draws Positive First Reactions After Press Screenings
The Toho sequel, directed by Takashi Yamazaki, holds a 92 percent Rotten Tomatoes score ahead of its Tokyo gala and November release.
Press screenings of Godzilla Minus Zero were held this week, producing largely positive first reactions ahead of the film's gala slot at the Tokyo International Film Festival and its November theatrical releases, according to hollywoodreporter.com. The Toho sequel is written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
The film holds a 92 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes from 50 reviews, a Metacritic score of 78 and a 4-star rating on Letterboxd. It is the first Japanese production filmed for Imax.
Godzilla Minus Zero is the Centerpiece gala screening at the Tokyo International Film Festival on Nov. 1. It opens in theaters in Japan on Nov. 3 and in North America on Nov. 6.
Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Hidetaka Yoshioka and Kuranosuke Sasaki return for the sequel, with Min Tanaka and Masami Nagasawa joining the cast.
Earlier festival debut
The film had its world premiere at the New York Film Festival on Sept. 26, where The Hollywood Reporter's David Rooney reviewed it. Its predecessor, Godzilla Minus One, was released in 2023 and grossed over $100 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, and won the Oscar for best visual effects in 2024.
Quick answers
When does Godzilla Minus Zero open in theaters?
It opens in Japan on Nov. 3 and in North America on Nov. 6. It is also the Centerpiece gala screening at the Tokyo International Film Festival on Nov. 1.
What are the early reviews for Godzilla Minus Zero?
Press screenings this week produced largely positive first reactions. The film holds a 92 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes from 50 reviews, a Metacritic score of 78 and a 4-star rating on Letterboxd.
Who is in the cast of Godzilla Minus Zero?
Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Hidetaka Yoshioka and Kuranosuke Sasaki return, with Min Tanaka and Masami Nagasawa joining. Takashi Yamazaki writes and directs.