All I know is that this reboot is a war movie. It’s about countries who mistrust other countries, about an unprepared country that must get ready to battle an unknown enemy with incredible strength, ...

“Godzilla Minus One” is the newest Japanese-produced Godzilla film since 2016’s “Shin Godzilla” and the latest entry in Toho Company’s “Reiwa” era of the Godzilla franchise. The movie acts as a fresh ...

You don’t bring a battleship to an atomic breath fight. That’s a lesson that comes hard for certain ships in Godzilla Minus One, the first live-action Japanese film to bring the King of Monsters ...

It looks like the MonsterVerse has some serious competition. For years, the franchise has had a tight grip on all things Godzilla, but Toho Company is ready to expand the monster’s reach. In the steps ...

At last, Godzilla is getting ready to make their latest move into theaters. Following its stellar launch in Japan, Godzilla Minus One is slated to go live this weekend in the United States. The Toto ...

Godzilla Minus One takes the iconic movie monster back to his roots and offers a thrilling take on the character, unleashing his destructive force in new ways. The film balances sweeping spectacle and ...

This review of Godzilla Minus One was originally posted in conjunction with the movie’s theatrical release. It has been updated and reposted now that the film is available on digital platforms.

This article appears in the August 2025 issue of The American Prospect magazine. Subscribe here. Something emerges from Tokyo Bay. At first, it’s just an appendage, thrashing wildly. If you’re a fan ...