Quick answer: Godzilla Minus Zero opens in North American theaters on Friday, November 6, 2026 (GKIDS), after an IMAX Early Access event on November 3, the same day it opens in Japan.
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Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects and became the most successful Japanese live-action film ever in the US. Its sequel arrives in November. Here is the release schedule, the cast and what we know about the story.
Godzilla Minus Zero release dates
| Date | Release |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 | Japan theatrical release (TOHO) |
| Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026 | IMAX Early Access in North America |
| Friday, Nov 6, 2026 | Wide release in North America (GKIDS); Cineplex in Canada |
Is Godzilla Minus Zero in IMAX?
Yes. It is the first Japanese production filmed for IMAX, shot with IMAX-certified digital cameras, so the IMAX screening is the one to book if you can.
What is Godzilla Minus Zero about?
The film is set in 1949, two years after Godzilla Minus One, and continues the story of the Shikishima family as they face an all-new catastrophe. Plot details are still under wraps; the marketing and an R rating promise an even darker film.
Cast and crew
- Ryunosuke Kamiki returns as Koichi Shikishima
- Minami Hamabe returns as Noriko Oishi
- Takashi Yamazaki returns as director, writer and VFX supervisor
Should you rewatch Godzilla Minus One first?
Yes. Minus Zero follows the same characters directly, and Minus One is a great film on its own.
See every other release in our November 2026 release calendar.
FAQ
When does Godzilla Minus Zero come out in the US?
Friday, November 6, 2026, with IMAX Early Access screenings on November 3.
Who distributes Godzilla Minus Zero in North America?
GKIDS, which is owned by TOHO, with Cineplex Pictures handling Canada.
Is Godzilla Minus Zero a sequel to Godzilla Minus One?
Yes. It is set in 1949, two years after Minus One, with the same main characters.
Sources: GKIDS, SciFi Japan, Popverse.