Godzilla Minus One returns to theaters with all-new footage

Godzilla has been around the block several times, and one of his last runs broke records across the board. Last winter the world was listening Godzilla minus one was released in theaters and the Japanese film exceeded all expectations. From its stunning visual effects to its intense storyline, the film ended its historic journey with an Oscar under its belt. And now a new report has confirmed Godzilla minus one returns to American theaters with all-new footage.

Over at AMC, the movie chain updated its online programming, and that’s where fans noticed the return of Godzilla minus one. The listing confirms that the film will return to AMC theaters later this year for the kaiju’s 70th anniversary. The film will be screened for a limited time and will be accompanied by over 10 minutes of exclusive content.

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GODZILLA MINUS ONE RETURNS TO U.S. THEATERS

“The Academy Award-winning film returns to theaters to celebrate the 70th anniversary of King of the Monsters, with approximately 13 minutes of exclusive bonus content to mark the release of the first film. Japan, devastated after the war, faces a new threat in the form of Godzilla. How will the country cope with this impossible situation? » AMC Theaters describes the screening.

As you can imagine, Godzilla fans are excited about the prospect of brand new content. We don’t know what gifts these screenings have in store for us, but Internet users would be delighted to watch new images. However, such an exit seems unlikely. In the past, director Takashi Yamazaki has spoken about the production of Godzilla minus oneand he said only one scene was cut from the film.

“There was, however, a scene on Odo Island at the beginning, when Shikishima lands. “I had a scene in mind that I thought about after finishing production, so unfortunately they didn’t let me shoot pickups,” the director admitted. Unfortunately, Yamazaki didn’t get the chance. latitude needed to shoot the deleted scene in its entirety, but storyboards of the scene might exist And if it gives us a better look at a young Godzilla, sign us up.

WHAT’S ON THE HORIZON FOR GODZILLA?

Godzilla minus one is one of the best kaiju films, and its story is far from over. Not only are fans clamoring for a sequel to Godzilla minus onebut Hollywood does its own thing with the monster. In 2015, the MonsterVerse began and the franchise has other projects in the works.

Following the release of Godzilla x Kong: The New KingdomThe MonsterVerse is working on a new feature film which will be released in March 2027. The film will see Grant Spoutore take the director’s chair while David Gallaham will pen the screenplay. Despite fans’ pleas, director Adam Wingard will not be involved in the sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Kingdom. The director began work on the MonsterVerse with Godzilla vs. Kongand many hoped that Wingard would complete a full trilogy.

Outside of cinemas, the MonsterVerse is also taking over the small screen. Last year the franchise was released Monarch: Legacy of Monstersa live drama streaming exclusively on Apple TV+. A second season has been ordered and casting for the project is already underway. In the first season, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters explored the foundations of MONARCH, the secret organization that hunts kaiju across the world. When the death of a researcher brings his two families closer together, his children end up learning more about the secrets hidden by MONARCH. The second season of the series will continue to unravel the mystery of the family while dealing with the trauma associated with the kaiju attacks, so netizens better tune in.

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