It's certainly a good time to be a Godzilla fan.
The MonsterVerse is trudging along with another new installment, Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, which is set to be released in domestic theaters on March 26, 2027.
Now, a report from Bloomberg has revealed that there are three Godzilla theatrical projects in the works over in Japan, including sequels to Godzilla Minus One and Shin Godzilla.
A sequel to Minus One was already confirmed but the reveal of another Shin Godzilla installment is certainly welcome news.
Shin Godzilla, released in 2016, presents a bold and unsettling reimagining of the classic monster, emphasizing realism and political commentary.
The film centers on Japan's government as it scrambles to deal with the sudden appearance of a strange, rapidly mutating creature.
Rather than focusing solely on action, the story highlights the confusion, red tape, and internal conflicts that slow down the response, offering a sharp critique of bureaucratic inefficiency.
Godzilla is depicted not just as a monster, but as a chilling, ever-changing natural disaster, alien and emotionless.
The film was a major hit in Japan, earning around ¥8.25 billion (roughly $78 million USD), making it the country’s top-grossing live-action film of 2016 and the most successful Godzilla movie in Japan to date. Globally, it brought in over $80 million.
Critics responded positively, applauding its unique approach that blended political satire with the intensity of a disaster film.
The fresh, horrifying portrayal of Godzilla and the film’s commentary on crisis management helped it win seven Japan Academy Prizes, including Best Picture and Best Director.
In recent times, Shin Godzilla has become somewhat overshadowed by Minus One. But the two films are vastly different.
Shin Godzilla delivers a tense, bureaucratic horror story, spotlighting the chaos and inefficiency of government systems as they struggle to respond to a bizarre, ever-evolving monster. The film leans into political satire and systemic critique, using Godzilla as a symbol of unstoppable disaster and institutional failure.
On the other hand, Godzilla Minus One, released in 2023, takes a more emotional, character-focused approach. Set in post-World War II Japan, it tells a powerful story of survival, guilt, and resilience as ordinary people face off against a terrifying, vengeful version of Godzilla.
Instead of bureaucracy, the film centers on individual sacrifice and human determination in the face of overwhelming destruction.
The third Godzilla film is said to be an original story that doesn't feature the King of Monsters at all but rather one of his many adversaries such as Mechagodzilla or Rodan.