Godzilla Minus Zero first reactions are raves a week before it opens
By Fuzzy Mushroom · Published
Toho held fresh press screenings this week for Godzilla Minus Zero, Takashi Yamazaki's sequel to his Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One, and the first reactions are glowing about its monster action, IMAX scale and emotional human story, just as they were at its New York Film Festival world premiere on 26 September. It's the first R-rated Godzilla film, and it opens in Japan on 3 November and in North America on 6 November. Minus One made over $100 million worldwide on a $15 million budget.
Can Minus Zero really top Minus One, or are the early reactions getting carried away?
How solid is this story?
Spore Score for the story: 74 (Solid). Status: Confirmed. Trades confirm: The Hollywood Reporter round-up of press reactions; Variety at the NYFF world premiere.
Coming up
- Godzilla Minus Zero is out 6 November 2026.
Sources
- The Hollywood Reporter: 'Godzilla Minus Zero': First Reactions (30 October 2026)
- Variety: 'Godzilla Minus Zero' First Reactions: Action Sequel Stuns (26 September 2026)
- Variety: 'Godzilla Minus Zero' Director on Making First R-Rated 'Godzilla' Film (26 September 2026)
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