Summary

• Godzilla Minus One breaks Monsterverse ties, making it a must-watch for all Godzilla fans around the world.
• The theatrical release of Godzilla Minus One was a hit, extending its run after earning $56 million domestically.
• Whether on Netflix, digital, or in theaters, Godzilla Minus One offers multiple options for audiences to enjoy the film.

Godzilla Minus One is the latest Toho monster movie, and there are different options for where audiences can watch the film. Godzilla's presence on the big screen has been dominated by the Monsterverse since the franchise's creation in 2014, but Toho's legacy and the cultural significance the creature has to Japan has remained. Godzilla Minus One puts the King of the Monsters back at the forefront as an antagonistic presence terrorizing Japan after World War II. It is written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the widely successful Japanese director and visual effects artist, a perfect fit for the new version of Godzilla.

The release of Godzilla Minus One breaks a seven-year gap between Toho's individual efforts to bring its monsters to the big screen, although only two years have passed since Godzilla was triumphant in Godzilla vs. Kong. While the giant kaiju has since been seen on the small screen, the new horror Godzilla movie holds no connections to the rest of the Monsterverse, making it more accessible for audiences and Godzilla fans around the world. Given the movie's very positive response, excitement has only grown to see what Godzilla Minus One delivers, leaving viewers eagerly waiting to watch it.

Godzilla Minus One Released In Theaters On December 1, 2023

Godzilla Minus One Left Theaters In February 2024

The earliest opportunity to see Godzilla Minus One was through its theatrical release. Toho International had a deal for over 1,000 screens to begin showing the movie in America starting on December 1, 2023. This is almost a full month after Godzilla Minus One debuted in Japan on November 3 to celebrate the franchise's 70th anniversary. The limited release became so popular that Toho extended the theatrical run until February, allowing the film to make $56 million domestically.

Godzilla Minus One Minus Color Released In Theaters On January 26, 2024

Godzilla Minus One Minus Color Was A Limited Release

Following the success of Godzilla Minus One's initial release, Toho released a special black and white version of the movie in theaters for a limited time too. Godzilla Minus One Minus Color released in theaters on January 26, 2024 and had a limited one-week run. The short period of time that Godzilla Minus One's black and white version will be available means that showtimes and ticket availability were in high demand.

The black and white version of Godzilla Minus One may have a home release by Toho as well, but no release date has been announced.

Godzilla Minus One Is Now Streaming On Netflix

The Film Debuted On June 1, 2024

Toho did not originally announce when or where Godzilla Minus One would be released on streaming. However, Godzilla Minus One began streaming on Netflix on June 1, 2024. The streaming release was unexpected, as there was no major announcement leading up to the Oscar-winning film becoming available. Toho's deal with Netflix comes after working together previously. It also meant audiences had to wait four months to see Godzilla Minus One on streaming after its theatrical run concluded.

Godzilla Minus One Is Also Available To Buy Or Rent On Digital

So Is Minus Color

For those who want to watch Godzilla Minus One at home, the film's digital release provides another option. Toho also released it on digital on June 1, 2024, giving audiences multiple ways to watch the film after Godzilla Minus One's box office extended the theatrical run. Pricing is mostly consistent across the major PVOD services, as it typically costs $5.99 to rent Godzilla Minus One compared to $14.99 to purchase it. With the digital and streaming options, where to watch Godzilla Minus One becomes a matter of preference.

• Godzilla: Minus One

  Release Date:

  2023-12-01

  Director:

  Takashi Yamazaki

  Rating:

  PG-13

  Genres:

  Action, Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi

  Writers:

  Takashi Yamazaki

  Studio(s):

  Toho Studios, Robot

  prequel(s):

  Shin Godzilla

  Franchise(s):

  Godzilla

  Cast:

  Ryûnosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yûki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Andō, Kuranosuke Sasaki

  Runtime:

  125 Minutes

  Distributor(s):

  Toho