An update for the newGodzillamovie confirms a bigger budget thanMinus Oneas writing is officially underway. Written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, Toho’sGodzilla Minus Onewas set in postwar Japan and followed a former kamikaze pilot suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder after encountering the colossal creature. Shortly afterMinus Onemade a record-breaking $116 million at the box office on a budget under $15 million, Yamazaki began developing anewGodzillamovie.
Now, during an appearance at the Visual Effects Society Awards, where he accepted the Society’s Visionary Award,Yamazaki confirmed that he is officially writing the screenplay and working on the storyboards for a newGodzillamovie(viaVariety). He expects to have a bigger budget from Toho this time around, though he did not specify an exact amount. Yamazaki was also among the honorees who shared his perspective on AI in film. Read his full comments below:
It’s a very capable assistant or tool, as it stands right now, but it is not at the point where it can kind of take center stage and generate what humans can. Right now, it’s not in any of our pipelines because of that reason, but the speed at which AI evolves is just so immense that where it goes from here remains to be seen. Until recently, I’ve been still shooting on film and I like to use miniatures. So I know that someday we’re going to have to embrace and kind of work with AI, but I’m probably going to be one of the later ones because I do like working with older technology and techniques.
What Takashi Yamazaki’s Comments Mean For The New Godzilla Movie
Is It A Sequel To Minus One?
Takashi Yamazaki’s comments confirm that he is officially writing and storyboarding the newGodzillamovie. However,much remains unknown about the movie, including whether it will be a sequel toMinus Oneor a standalone film. In early 2024, when Yamazaki initially announced that he had started developing the new movie, he denied that it would be a direct sequel toMinus One. In late 2024, when theGodzillamovie was officially greenlit with Yamazaki returning as the writer, director, and visual effects supervisor, there was no clarification on whether it’s a sequel or not.
Godzilla Minus One Ending Explained
Godzilla Minus One featured a few twists that require explaining, along with where all of the characters wound up at the end of the action.
Regardless of whether the newGodzillamovie is a sequel toMinus One,Yamazaki will be working with a bigger budgetthis time around.Minus Onewas made on a budget of $10–15 million and, under the supervision of Yamazaki, managed to feature visual effects that looked better than most Hollywood tentpoles made on 10 to 20 times the budget. In turn,Godzilla Minus Onewas honored with the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. With a bigger budget, there’s no telling what Yamazaki and company can do.
Our Take On The New Godzilla Movie
Yamazaki Should Deliver Another Standout Addition
Godzilla Minus Onewas a massive criticaland commercial success that featured thrilling action and stunning special effects, but was grounded by captivating human stories, allowing it to stay genuinely compelling throughout. In turn, it’s not all that important whether or not the newGodzillamovie is a direct sequel toMinus One. With Yamazaki returning as the writer, director, and visual effects supervisor – with a bigger budget to boot – it should be another standout addition to the franchise.
