It’s only been about a year since the monster smash hit Godzilla Minus One hit theaters. Now a sequel has already been confirmed!
A lizard-like creature of frightening size that has razed entire cities to the ground. Yes, that’s right. We’re talking about the legendary creature Godzilla, who has been wreaking havoc on the big screen since 1954.
With Godzilla Minus One, the monster returned to its Japanese roots in December 2023, thrilling fans and critics alike. Now it’s official: the film will be getting a sequel!
Villages and towns still need good insurance
The studio Toho Pictures announced on the official Godzilla account that a new film in the series is already in the works. Takashi Yamazaki will once again take on the role of coordinating the visual effects in addition to his role as screenwriter and director.
EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT pic.twitter.com/YhfztQgu0Z
— GODZILLA.OFFICIAL (@Godzilla_Toho) November 1, 2024
In the comments, fans celebrate the return of their favorite giant lizard. Here are a few examples:
The success of Godzilla Minus One
With an estimated budget of just 10-15 million dollars, the film took in over 116 million dollars worldwide (via BoxOfficeMojo).
The work convinced fans and landed on Rotten Tomatoes with an audience score of 98 percent, a direct hit. The 205 reviews from critics even came to 99 percent.
What is Godzilla Minus One about?
After World War II destroyed most of Japan, the economy hit rock bottom. As if that wasn’t enough, the giant lizard Godzilla also appeared and caused even more destruction. Nevertheless, the local residents did not give up without a fight and tried to defend themselves against the attack.
Godzilla Minus One ran from December 1, 2023in this country in selected cinemas. Currently you can also watch the movie on Netflix. The streaming provider added the film to its program in the summer of 2024 without much advance notice.
In fact, the oversized lizard is already celebrating its 70th birthday this year, and Godzilla Minus One should duly celebrate this milestone. Toho Pictures succeeded in doing so, because the film won the 2024 Oscar for best visual effects. So from now on it is an Oscar-winning monster.
