The first trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero has finally been unleashed, but it doesn't reveal much! However, the sight of this iconic Kaiji towering over New York City's Statue of Liberty is surely reason enough to get excited.
It's 1949, and four years have passed since World War II ended. It appears the American military is up to something, though we soon move on to emotional shots of returning Godzilla Minus One stars Minami Hamabe (Noriko Ōishi) and Ryunosuke Kamiki (Kōichi Shikishima).
The latter is once again in a plane, and this time finds himself surrounded by debris that's being affected by Godzilla's trademark blue radiation. This first look at Godzilla Minus Zero concludes with the aforementioned shot of the King of the Monsters surfacing in the Big Apple.
A possible synopsis for the sequel was revealed earlier this year, which confirmed that Japanese and American forces will team up to battle this terrifying version of Godzilla...along with another Kaiju!
"Following the devastation of Godzilla’s first rampage in ‘Godzilla Minus One,’ Kōichi Shikishima is determined to lead a quiet life, rebuilding his family with Noriko (Minami Hamabe) and young Akiko (Sae Nagatani) while stepping away from the nightmares of war and monsters."
"However, peace is short-lived when Godzilla returns, fully regenerated, larger and more ferocious, while something ancient begins to stir beneath Aokigahara near Mount Fuji, endangering the fragile nation and forcing Kōichi to reconsider his promise."
"With stakes higher than ever, Kōichi reluctantly returns to the fight, teaming up with old comrades, and U.S.-Japan alliance forces to confront the two kaiju and protect those he loves, especially as Noriko’s cell connection to Godzilla strengthens, pulling her dangerously closer to the monster’s rage."
Godzilla Minus One was widely hailed as one of the best movies featuring its titular monster. With overwhelmingly positive reviews (it has 99% on Rotten Tomatoes) and an impressive $116 million at the worldwide box office on a reported $10 million to $15 million budget, it didn't take long for Toho to greenlight a sequel.
Godzilla Minus Zero has largely remained shrouded in secrecy. What we do know is that filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki will be back at the helm, alongside the VFX team who deservedly won the "Best Visual Effects" Oscar in 2024.
Godzilla Minus Zero arrives in theaters on November 6, three days after its Japanese debut. Check out the first trailer for the movie in the players below.