Since its international release, Godzilla Minus One has dominated the box office and re-introduced a generation to the King of Monsters, bringing the nigh-mythical figure back to its post-war Japanese roots. A somber yet triumphant tale of the consequences of war and the resilience of humanity, Godzilla Minus One is the tale of a disgraced kamikaze pilot, Koichi Shikishima, as he deals with his shame and guilt in the immediate aftermath of Japan's loss in WWII. He finds a new purpose in life caring for a fellow war survivor and an orphaned baby, disposing of bombs at sea with a ragtag team of shipmates -- including Dr. Noda, a former weapons engineer, and Yoji, a grizzled war veteran turned captain. When he, his new crewmates, his makeshift family, and even the entirety of Japan are left behind by their government, once again facing impending destruction -- this time in the form of the terrifying, atomic-breathing legendary monster, Godzilla -- Shikishima must join forces with his crew and a makeshift army of veterans and citizens to fight for their future.
Godzilla Minus Director Discusses How Humans Can Be Worthy Opponents to Godzilla
Director Takashi Yamazaki shares his experiences growing up with the King of Monsters–and bringing the legend to life.