KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME Unveils Massive Updates

Following today's "Kaiju No. 8 Day" livestream, KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME, co-produced by Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G, unveiled major upcoming updates to further elevate the ongoing 1st Anniversary celebration. Headlining the announcements is the playable debut of ★5 [The Reigning King of Kaiju] Reno Ichikawa (Dimensional Numbers Weapon 6) on August 10, followed by ★5 [The Valkyrie's Successor] Kikoru Shinomiya (Numbers Weapon 4) on August 20. The livestream also detailed the upcoming 8 major in-game events, upcoming new content, and a "Special Program mini" livestream scheduled for August 30. Additionally, the broadcast showcased the new "Narumi's Week at Work" trailer and announced the Defense Force Boot Camp in Tachikawa.

Director Takashi Yamazaki on GODZILLA Minus Zero

At Godzilla Fest 2025, held on Godzilla Day, Monday, November 3rd, at Tokyo’s Kanadevia Hall, the title of the upcoming, long-awaited Godzilla film – which Takashi Yamazaki will write, direct, and provide VX for – has finally been revealed! 

The title: Godzilla Minus Zero

The Death of Godzilla

The King of the Monsters is dead, long live the King of the Monsters.

2026 starts with a bang on January 7th in writer Tim Seeley and artist Nikola Čižmešija’s​ GODZILLA #6. This key issue of the blockbuster series will feature the gripping death of the iconic kaiju, and to celebrate the massive moment, comic book icon Dan Jurgens (The Death of Superman) has crafted a jaw-dropping “Death of” homage cover. As for how the pop culture icon falls, fans will have to read the issue themselves for the full story!

“When the good folks at IDW asked about the possibility of a special 'Death of Godzilla' cover that would play off the iconic cover that Brett Breeding and I did for Superman #75, I was definitely up for it,” remarked Jurgens. ”I’ve always been a fan of the big guy but hadn’t had a chance to draw him so this was the perfect way to scratch that itch. It was great fun to be able to contribute!”

Alamo Drafthouse Celebrates Godzilla's Birthday with Programming and Merch

On Monday, November 3rd, audiences at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema locations across the country will join together for Godzilla Day, the 71st birthday of the screen icon and true living legend, Godzilla. But what birthday gifts do you get for a skyscraper-sized septuagenarian with a temper? 

To properly celebrate the King of the Monsters, Alamo Drafthouse and their partners at Toho International plan an expansion of their merchandising partnership that includes the first-ever Godzilla popcorn bucket, a rare screening of THE RETURN OF GODZILLA at over 40 locations, and a top-secret mystery marathon at Alamo Drafthouse Valley Fair, the company's new kaiju-themed location near San Jose.

IDW Extends Toho Partnership for GODZILLA Shared Universe

 

IDW Publishing has proudly worked with Toho International, Inc. for more than a decade to publish a vast array of acclaimed comic books featuring GODZILLA and the kaiju’s stunning cast of characters. Now, the two companies have extended their partnership through 2029, and this year will see the King of the Monsters rising to even greater heights in the comic book industry.  Welcome to the Kai-Sei era, an all-new GODZILLA​ connected universe launching with three jaw-dropping titles, each one expertly designed to unleash completely different genres and tones for all kinds of fans.

GODZILLA VS. FANTASTIC FOUR

Last year, Marvel Comics and Toho International, the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary that has brought global sensation Godzilla to life, began an exciting new collaboration that resulted in a hit Godzilla variant cover program and long-awaited reprints and collections of Godzilla’s original Marvel comic series. Announced last week with The Hollywood Reporter, this incredible partnership evolves in March as Godzilla enters the Marvel Universe in groundbreaking new comics, beginning with six action-packed one-shots that pit Marvel heroes against Godzilla in breathtaking battles, each set in different eras of Godzilla and Marvel Comics.

Godzilla Minus One Final Trailer

The highly anticipated Godzilla Minus One roars into theaters worldwide, adding another chapter to a legendary franchise. The film takes place just after the war, when Japan has no self-defense force or no armaments. The starting point is what happens if Godzilla comes to Japan while it is completely disarmed. This is the first domestic Japanese Godzilla film since Shin Godzilla in 2016.

GODZILLA MINUS ONE, written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki, an award-winning director and visual effects supervisor.   Known for his blockbusters and innovative visual effects, Yamazaki is considered a leading filmmaker in the Japanese film industry. 

Celebrate Godzilla's 67th Birthday with Monster-Sized Events

Toho International, Inc. is proud to announce a series of one-of-a-kind experiences fit for the King of Monsters to celebrate its 67th birthday. Godzilla’s long history continues to shape worldwide pop culture and festivities this year aimed to engage fans new and old to roll out beginning Nov. 3, the date the first film premiered in 1954.

Austin-based movie theater company Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, in association with Janus Films, will exclusively host a coast-to-coast world premiere of the long-anticipated 4K remastering of the classic 1954 “Godzilla” film. The screenings will be held at over two dozen locations across the U.S. including flagship theaters in New York City, Los Angeles, and San Francisco and will mark 67 years since Godzilla’s first appearance in Toho’s “Gojira,” the classic monster movie widely regarded as a masterpiece that continues to shape the course of worldwide pop culture. In addition, throughout the first half of November, Alamo Drafthouse will screen fan-favorite kaiju classics “Godzilla vs. Hedorah,” “Shin Godzilla,” and a double feature of two Heisei era classics that have never been shown theatrically in North America.

Toho Celebrates Godzilla Day!

Leading up to the iconic kaiju’s 66th birthday on November 3, Toho International, Inc. reveals a slew of Godzilla brand and licensing announcements to help fans celebrate Godzilla Day in ways like never before.  The company announces a batch of all-new episodes to drop weekly for its popular “Godzilla Tales” series, which has garnered more than 325K views to-date. Toho also unveils new Godzilla-themed licensing collaborations in gaming, apparel, collectibles and more categories.

Toy Fair 2020: TOHO + Legendary Announce Licensees for "Godzilla vs. Kong"

In anticipation of Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ feature film Godzilla vs. Kong, rumbling into theaters on November 20, 2020, Legendary and Toho Co. Ltd. announced an exciting slate of licensees that will deliver a diverse offering of merchandise and experiences to fans timed to the release of the blockbuster film.

Mondo Awakens GODZILLA at SXSW

After the release of their most comprehensive apparel capsule to date in 2019, Mondo is proud to continue its unprecedented relationship with Toho International to present ゴジラ| GODZILLA: A POSTER SHOW opening Friday March 13, 2020.    This extraordinary poster show will tackle the Shōwa, Heisei and Reiwa eras of the Godzilla film catalog with 24 posters by 11 artists, including Godzilla fanatic, Tom Whalen - whose TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA poster can be seen below, and Attack Peter, an artist we've been eager to work with who specializes in beautifully handcrafted linocut artwork printed on Lokta paper.

SDCC 2019 Exclusives: Godzilla Stomps Into Comic-Con

There are already many....MANY exclusives that have fans chomping at the bit. Those attending the annual geekstravaganza called San Diego Comic-Con are plotting when and where they have to line up to assure flawless victory, while others scheming from their couches at home are calculating how to obtain each priceless plastic baby, short of going on Facebook posts and begging...which I can assure you, is happening right now. Godzilla exclusives have always generated a great deal of interest, and this year's offering from Bandai America is no different. We warn you, this sucker may cause spontaneous tears, throwing of money at your computer screen, ignoring loved ones as you pour over every detail and forgetting to breathe.

Harlock: Space Pirate on Digital HD, On Demand & DVD 3/31

Director Shinji Aramaki (Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Halo Legends, Appleseed Saga: Ex Machina) unleashes an interstellar thrill ride with Harlock: Space Pirate on Digital HD, On Demand and DVD from Ketchup Entertainment! Based on the classic comic book and TV series, this high action family adventure stars David Matranga (Appleseed, Journey to Agatha), Emily Neves (Starship Troopers: Invasion, Journey to Agatha), and Rob Mungle (Blue Seed, Lady Death).