Godzilla Minus Zero Hits Theaters With King Ghidorah in Matsumoto
Director Takashi Yamazaki said his dream of seeing King Ghidorah destroy his hometown of Matsumoto came true after 55 years.
Godzilla Minus Zero is now in theaters, and it brings King Ghidorah to the screen with a target close to director Takashi Yamazaki's heart: Matsumoto, the city where he grew up. According to slashfilm.com, Ghidorah destroys Matsumoto relatively early in the film's runtime.
Yamazaki said his dream of seeing King Ghidorah destroy his hometown finally came true after 55 years. The director has spoken about the city's place in the story, which gives the sequel a personal anchor.
The sequel is set two years after the events of Minus One, with Japan still recovering from Godzilla's attacks.
The 1964 film Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster featured Matsumoto only fleetingly after Ghidorah's emergence. Godzilla Minus Zero gives the city a far more prominent role.
Big shoes to fill
Godzilla Minus One became the highest-grossing Japanese Godzilla movie ever and won an Oscar, which gave Yamazaki creative freedom on the sequel. Ghidorah's design in Godzilla Minus Zero leaked via merchandise before release. The film is rated R.
Quick answers
Where is Godzilla Minus Zero playing?
The film is now in theaters.
Does King Ghidorah appear in Godzilla Minus Zero?
Yes. King Ghidorah appears in the film and destroys Matsumoto relatively early in the runtime.
What is Godzilla Minus Zero rated?
The film is rated R.