Show While Legendary keeps their MonsterVerse alive with a Godzilla vs. Kong sequel that’s being directed by Adam Wingard (and is scheduled to reach theatres on March 15, 2024) and an Apple TV+ series, Toho has announced that a new Japanese Godzilla film is also in the works. The announcement was made on Twitter, part of today’s Godzilla Day celebrations, and revealed that the movie will be released on Godzilla Day next year. November 3, 2023. Plot details are being kept under wraps. All we know at this time is that the new Godzilla movie is going to be directed by Takashi Yamazaki. Interestingly, one of Yamazaki’s previous credits is the 2007 film Always: Sunset on Third Street 2, which features a Godzilla cameo in a fantasy sequence. You can see that clip right here: Yamazaki directed a trilogy of Always: Sunset on Third Street films, as well as Juvenile, Returner, Ballad, Space Battleship Yamato, Friends: Naki on the Monster Island, The Fighter Pilot, Stand by Me Doraemon, Stand by Me Doraemon 2 (with Ryuichi Yagi), Parasyte: Part 1 and 2, Fueled: The Man They Called ‘Pirate’, Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura, The Great War of Archimedes, Dragon Quest: Your Story, Lupin III: The First, and Ghost Book Obakezukan. The new Godzilla movie will be Toho’s 33rd film in the franchise. The most recently entries were the 2016 live-action film Shin Godzilla and a trilogy of animated features; Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters, Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle, and Godzilla: The Planet Eater. Are you glad to hear there’s a new Godzilla movie coming our way from Toho next year? Share your thoughts on this one by leaving a comment below, and let us know what you’d like to see in the movie while you’re at it. Godzilla destroying another city? Godzilla battling other giant monsters?  It’s been six years since "Shin Godzilla" came out, and frankly, that’s too long to wait for a new Japanese Godzilla movie. We did get Hollywood’s "Godzilla vs. Kong" last year, and that was amazing, but we need a new Japanese film, too. The stunning visuals from an "Evangelion vs. Godzilla" crossover that ended up being footage for a pachinko machine was not quite enough. But worry no more, kaiju fans. Toho, the makers of Godzilla, have just announced that a new Godzilla movie is in the works. At Godzilla Fest, held on November 3 at the Tokyo International Forum, officials declared that they’ve decided to produce a new Godzilla movie, which, as yet, does not have a title–or, at least, they haven’t disclosed it yet. The film will be directed by Takashi Yamazaki, who’s also worked on the 2019 film "Dragon Quest: Your Story, the Stand By Me" "Doraemon" films, and the 2010 "Space Battleship Yamato" film. The untitled Godzilla movie is expected to release on November 3, 2023. But while the prospect of a new Godzilla movie is always exciting, many were disappointed by the involvement of of Yamazaki who, in some fans’ eyes, doesn’t have a strong track record. While "Stand By Me Doraemon" was generally well-received, the "Dragon Quest" live-action movie received mixed reviews praising its beautiful visuals and sound but criticizing the storytelling, and just about nobody remembers that "Space Battleship Yamato" happened. Yamazaki also has a reputation for making feel-good, family-friendly movies, so many might wonder if he has the edge needed to do the Godzilla franchise right. Yamazaki’s resume isn’t all bad, though. Three of his films have won awards at the Japan Academy Prize ceremony, so fans shouldn’t write the newest Godzilla movie off just yet. Additionally, he has publicly stated that he is a fan of the Godzilla franchise, as has worked on some auxiliary Godzilla productions, including directing the videos for the Godzilla the Ride theme park attraction in Tokyo, so he has enough experience with the franchise to hopefully know what to do with it. Still, Japanese Godzilla fans’ responses have been a mixed bag of moderate enthusiasm. “You had me at the first line and then the second line had me shrieking ‘Oh my god'” “It better not be 'Space Battleship Yamato' all over again. Frankly I don’t have high expectations.” “I can’t calm down.” “I still haven’t forgiven 'Your Story.' It’s a problem that children think that is 'Dragon Quest.'” “Now now, let’s let 'Dragon Quest Your Story' be water under the bridge.” “Instead of judging, we should just be excited we’re getting a new Godzilla movie. We can judge the movie after we’ve seen it.” “I’m so freaking happy!!!!!! But…Takashi Yamazaki directing gives me mixed feelings.” “Honestly, he’s had some successful films like 'Always: Sunset on Third Street' and 'The Great War of Archimedes,' so I have mixed feelings. I’m praying it will be successful.” “They’ve got big shoes to fill after Shin Godzilla…but can they get it all done in a year?” The last comment is what should be most concerning. If they’re only announcing the production of the film now, does that mean they haven’t started it? How do they expect to finish it in one year? This information is all they’ve announced to the public; no cast, no plot, and no visuals have been released except for the “G”. The film doesn’t even have a title yet! We can only hope they’ve already begun production and have kept it tightly under wraps, otherwise they’ll have some angry fans to contend with. The new film will be the 30th Japanese Godzilla film and the 36th Godzilla film in the world, including the four Hollywood films, so it’s no wonder expectations are high. We’ll just have to have faith that Yamazaki can pull it off. Source: Twitter/@godzilla_jp via Otacom, Oricon News, Famitsu.com Read more stories from SoraNews24. -- The first stage of anime park Nijigen no Mori’s Godzilla attraction is now open for a limited time -- Anime Godzilla appears in trailer for new Japanese-produced CG film【Video】 -- World’s first permanent Godzilla theme park ride opening at Tokyo-area amusement park © SoraNews24 What is the next Godzilla movie 2025?the Mysterians is a 2025 Japanese tokusatsu kaiju film co-produced by Toho and GMA Pictures, and the 31st installment in the Godzilla series, as well as the third in the Reiwa series.
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