Continuing its triumphant run at the box office, Godzilla Minus One has shattered yet another record, solidifying its success.

As disclosed by Toho, Godzilla Minus One has recently surpassed the $50 million milestone in the domestic box office, establishing itself as the highest-grossing Japanese-language film ever released in the United States, spanning both live-action and animated genres. Remarkably, the film also secures the position of the fifth highest-grossing non-English language film in the history of the United States box office. With global ticket sales factored in, Godzilla Minus One is poised to reach the $100 million mark worldwide, a notable achievement considering its modest budget of less than $15 million, ensuring substantial profitability.

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I’m thrilled to witness the movie receiving numerous accolades since its release, with the possibility of even clinching an Academy Award, being shortlisted for Best Visual Effects at the Oscars. The excitement continues with a nomination for Best Foreign Film at the Critics’ Choice Awards. Impressively, the film has already secured various awards, including multiple Best VFX honors from different critics’ associations. The enjoyment extends beyond critics to audiences, evident in the outstanding Rotten Tomatoes scores, where both critics and fans alike have given it near-perfect ratings of 98%.

The film unfolds against the backdrop of post-World War II Japan, navigating the country’s recovery. The title, “Godzilla Minus One,” aptly reflects the aftermath, as the war left Japan at “zero,” and Godzilla’s attack plunges them into the negative. The official synopsis outlines a compelling narrative set in postwar Japan, where Godzilla wreaks havoc on a landscape already scarred by war. With no military or government aid in sight, survivors must unite in the face of despair, rallying against an unrelenting horror.

In the directorial, writing, and VFX hands of Takashi Yamazaki (known for “The Eternal Zero” and “Stand by Me Doraemon”), Godzilla Minus One brings together a talented cast. The ensemble includes Ryunosuke Kamiki portraying Koichi Shikishima, Miname Hamabe as Noriko Oshi, Yuki Yamada in the role of Shiro Mizushima, Munetaka Aoki as Sosaku Tachibana, Hidetaka Yoshioka playing Kenji Noda, Sakura Ando embodying Sumiko Ota, and Kuranosuke Sasaki as Seiji Akitsu.

Currently gracing theaters, Godzilla Minus One has also debuted a black-and-white version in Japanese cinemas. While the release date for this monochromatic edition in domestic theaters remains uncertain, it appears plausible, given the film’s sustained success at the box office. Keep an eye out for updates on a potential local screening.