Godzilla Minus One Is My Favorite Godzilla Movie Ever. Here’s What I Think Could Make Godzilla Minus Zero Even Better

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As you probably guessed from the title, Godzilla Minus One is my all-time favorite Godzilla film – and I’ve seen every single one!

As a lifelong Godzilla fan – I’ve watched every film from every period – I’ve observed certain patterns, and unfortunately, they aren’t always positive. Because I want the best for Godzilla, I’ve been thinking about how the new movie, Godzilla Minus One, could build on the success of the previous installment and be even better.

So, with that said, give me your best Godzilla roar, and let’s begin!

Have This Sequel Directly Follow The Events Of Godzilla Minus One

Not much is known about the upcoming movie yet, but here’s what we do know: Takashi Yamazaki, the director of Godzilla Minus One, is at the helm, and Toho is aiming for a 2026 release. Beyond that, details are limited, though there’s speculation that filming may take place in Norway and New Zealand.

Since there isn’t much information available about the new film, a big question is how much time will have passed since the events of Godzilla Minus One. Godzilla movies don’t always follow a consistent timeline. While the older Showa films had some connection between them, the Heisei era films were much more closely linked, building directly on what happened previously.

The Millennium Godzilla films feel somewhat disconnected from each other, with the exception of Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla and its follow-up, Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. The more recent Reiwa era films don’t tie into previous stories at all, unless you include the animated Godzilla movies – but even then, the Godzilla Singular Point Netflix series stands completely on its own. The MonsterVerse films, however, are all part of one continuous story.

For this new movie – is it a sequel or a prequel? The title, Minus Zero, is a bit confusing – it really needs to continue the story and use the characters from the previous one to be successful. Let’s not start over completely, like some franchises do. Instead, let’s build on what we already have, keeping the same timeline and familiar faces. And speaking of those characters…

Make Sure It Stays Focused On The Same Human Characters As Well

One of the things I really enjoyed about Minus One was how much I cared about the human characters. Actors like Ryunosuke Kamiki (as Koichi), Minami Hamabe (as Noriko), and Hidetaka Yoshioka (as Noda), along with the entire cast, made me truly invested in their story and wanting them to succeed. That’s something I hadn’t felt before in a Godzilla film.

The MonsterVerse films haven’t always successfully brought back human characters, but they’ve at least tried. The Japanese Toho films have a few examples, like Miki Saegusa in the Heisei series and Dr. Kyohei Yamane from the original Godzilla, who’s mentioned often and makes a quick appearance in Godzilla Raids Again. However, it’s common for the human characters to take a backseat to the monsters – and that’s understandable! After all, most people go to see a monster movie for the creatures themselves, though Cloverfield is a notable exception.

To make a sequel truly great, I believe it should continue the stories of the characters we already know and love. I’m particularly interested in seeing what happens with Noriko and Koichi – will they raise the orphaned child together? And what about Koichi and Godzilla? Will he be drawn into another battle, even if he thinks someone else should handle it?

As a huge movie fan, I really appreciated that Minus One felt like a fully realized story, but also hinted at possibilities for more. Honestly, if we don’t get a continuation, I’m afraid I’ll be stuck endlessly replaying the ending in my head, imagining all the ‘what ifs,’ and I’d rather not have that hanging over me.

I’d Also Like To See How The Rest Of The World Reacts To What Happened In Godzilla Minus One

I heard a rumor that Godzilla Minus Zero might film outside of Japan, and I’m hoping it’s true. I’d really like to see the next Godzilla movie set somewhere new – even while in Japan, it was clear how much they cherish Godzilla there, so a change of scenery would be exciting.

Considering how grounded in reality Minus One felt, it’s important that the next film shows a global reaction to what happened in the first one. The previous movie suggested other countries weren’t concerned about a monster that could destroy the world, and that needs to be addressed.

If this movie has a sequel, I’d like to see how the global community reacts to Godzilla’s return. It’s unlikely other countries would let Japan handle another monster attack alone, especially with the possibility of more creatures lurking beneath the surface. A global response would be necessary if that happened.

I’m really hoping Godzilla’s next appearance isn’t in Japan, but somewhere new – maybe he’s been growing in the Atlantic Ocean! I’m excited to see the rest of the world take on this version of him. But there’s one thing I definitely don’t expect…

This May Sound Surprising, But Don’t Introduce Another Kaiju-Not Even Mechagodzilla

I absolutely love Godzilla’s monsters, but surprisingly, I don’t want him to battle another one in the next movie – not even Mechagodzilla!

I have a specific reason for feeling that way. I really enjoy Godzilla movies when he’s the sole danger. This applies to films like the original 1954 movie, the 1985 film, Shin Godzilla, and Godzilla Minus One. I believe Godzilla movies are most compelling when the focus is entirely on him as the central threat.

I’m hoping the next Godzilla film continues the direction of Godzilla Minus One. While it would be easy to just have Godzilla fight another monster, that wasn’t really the point of the last movie. In fact, Godzilla almost felt like a supporting character, and I actually liked that approach.

What I really appreciated was how focused the story was on the human characters and how genuinely frightening it was when Godzilla appeared. I’d love to see more of that in the next movie. Introducing too many monsters could make it feel less serious – something that’s happened in other Godzilla films. Please, keep the focus on Godzilla and the human drama; it’ll make for a much stronger story.

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2025-11-11 15:10