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Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered
THE ULTIMATE GODZILLA ARENA FIGHTER, REMASTERED
The kaiju vs. kaiju brawler is back, completely remastered for modern consoles. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered updates the 2002 fighter with enhanced visuals and quality of life improvements. Choose your monster and battle it out with a range of brutal attacks through recreated cities and other locations. Face off against your friends and foes in local co-op or new online multiplayer.
THE REMASTERED GODZILLA ARENA FIGHTER
Battle in kaiju vs. kaiju combat with 12 monsters to choose from, each with a uniquely vicious moveset of melee attacks, energy blasts, and special Rage Mode strikes.
WREAK HAVOC TOGETHER
Fight against your friends in Versus or Melee modes. Face off in local co-op or play the all-new online multiplayer.
REMASTERED GRAPHICS AND GAMEPLAY
Includes enhanced visuals, improved unlock system, quality of life improvements, and more.
THE BIGGER THEY ARE, THE HARDER THEY BRAWL
The ultimate kaiju arena brawler is back, completely remastered for modern consoles. From Atari and original developer, Pipeworks, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered updates the 2002 fighter with enhanced visuals and quality of life improvements. Choose your monster and battle it out with a range of brutal attacks through 8 locations, each with day and night variations. Battle through real-world cities, Monster Island, and the alien Mothership. Face off against your friends in local co-op or new online multiplayer.
Master your skills in cinematic kaiju vs. kaiju battles through familiar cities. Every monster has a distinctive moveset that makes each brawl unique, from vicious melee attacks to ranged energy blasts to special Rage Mode strikes. Tired of throwing punches? Why not throw a skyscraper, instead? The arenas are not just passive locations, and instead allow you to use the environment strategically in combat and even weaponize buildings and other landmarks.
The visuals throughout the game have been remastered from the ground up to enhance the cinematic experience of the original. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered also features gameplay updates, as well as an improved unlock system, so you can unlock monsters, locations, and gallery items in any order you choose.
Physical release: Switch 2, Playstation 5
Price: $39.99, $29.99 (respectively)
Digital release: Steam, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2
Price: TBA
Release date: November 3th, 2026.
Pre-order here.
THE ULTIMATE GODZILLA ARENA FIGHTER, REMASTERED
The kaiju vs. kaiju brawler is back, completely remastered for modern consoles. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered updates the 2002 fighter with enhanced visuals and quality of life improvements. Choose your monster and battle it out with a range of brutal attacks through recreated cities and other locations. Face off against your friends and foes in local co-op or new online multiplayer.
THE REMASTERED GODZILLA ARENA FIGHTER
Battle in kaiju vs. kaiju combat with 12 monsters to choose from, each with a uniquely vicious moveset of melee attacks, energy blasts, and special Rage Mode strikes.
WREAK HAVOC TOGETHER
Fight against your friends in Versus or Melee modes. Face off in local co-op or play the all-new online multiplayer.
REMASTERED GRAPHICS AND GAMEPLAY
Includes enhanced visuals, improved unlock system, quality of life improvements, and more.
THE BIGGER THEY ARE, THE HARDER THEY BRAWL
The ultimate kaiju arena brawler is back, completely remastered for modern consoles. From Atari and original developer, Pipeworks, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered updates the 2002 fighter with enhanced visuals and quality of life improvements. Choose your monster and battle it out with a range of brutal attacks through 8 locations, each with day and night variations. Battle through real-world cities, Monster Island, and the alien Mothership. Face off against your friends in local co-op or new online multiplayer.
Master your skills in cinematic kaiju vs. kaiju battles through familiar cities. Every monster has a distinctive moveset that makes each brawl unique, from vicious melee attacks to ranged energy blasts to special Rage Mode strikes. Tired of throwing punches? Why not throw a skyscraper, instead? The arenas are not just passive locations, and instead allow you to use the environment strategically in combat and even weaponize buildings and other landmarks.
The visuals throughout the game have been remastered from the ground up to enhance the cinematic experience of the original. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered also features gameplay updates, as well as an improved unlock system, so you can unlock monsters, locations, and gallery items in any order you choose.
Physical release: Switch 2, Playstation 5
Price: $39.99, $29.99 (respectively)
Digital release: Steam, PS5, Xbox, Switch 2
Price: TBA
Release date: November 3th, 2026.
Pre-order here.
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GODZILLA MINUS ZERO picks up in 1949, two years after the tumultuous events of Godzilla Minus One, and continues the story of the Shikishima family as they face an all-new calamity. Additionally confirmed out of CinemaCon, Ryunosuke Kamiki, the hero who faced Godzilla’s terror in Godzilla Minus One, returns as Koichi Shikishima, and is joined by Minami Hamabe as Noriko Oishi, who miraculously survived Godzilla’s first attack on Tokyo.
As a project Filmed For IMAX, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO was shot with high-definition digital cameras certified by IMAX, and optimized in sound and imagery unique to IMAX screens. Fans can look forward to seeing Godzilla presented to all new terrifying heights, making GODZILLA MINUS ZERO in a true cinematic event not to be missed.
godzillaminuszero.com
From Toho
"Godzilla fans around the world were treated to the debut of a Godzilla Minus Zero First Look Teaser today, premiering on both the Japanese and English Godzilla YouTube channels. The teaser included a few familiar faces and new information about the November theatrical release.
The first look at the film highlights that Godzilla Minus Zero picks up in 1949, two years after the tumultuous events of Godzilla Minus One, and continues the story of the Shikishima family as they face an all-new calamity. In the teaser, fans can spot Ryunosuke Kamiki as Koichi Shikishima, the hero who faced Godzilla’s terror in Godzilla Minus One, and Minami Hamabe as Noriko Oishi, who miraculously survived Godzilla’s first attack on Tokyo.
As part of the teaser’s debut, Godzilla Minus Zero has been announced as Filmed For IMAX®, the first for a Japanese production. Shot with high-definition digital cameras certified by IMAX, and optimized in sound and imagery unique to IMAX screens, fans can look forward to seeing Godzilla presented to all new terrifying heights.
Godzilla Minus Zero comes to North American theaters on November 6, 2026 with Oscar®-winning filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki returning as Director, Screenwriter, and VFX lead. Be sure to sign up for the official Godzilla newsletter to stay on top of all upcoming Godzilla Minus Zero information as we approach its release."
From GKIDS
The Epic Follow Up to OscarⓇWinning Filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One is the First-Ever Japanese Project Filmed For IMAX®
Ryunosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe are Additionally Confirmed to Reprise Their Roles in the Epic New Story, Depicting the World Two Years After the Events of Godzilla Minus One
Film Opens in North America on November 6, 2026
TOHO and GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning curator, producer, and distributor that was acquired by TOHO in 2024, revealed on stage at CinemaCon the first teaser for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO. Director Takashi Yamazaki took to the CinemaCon stage at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas this morning, presenting for the first time footage for the highly anticipated new film, and additionally confirming that the film is the first-ever Japanese production to be Filmed For IMAX.
GODZILLA MINUS ZERO picks up in 1949, two years after the tumultuous events of Godzilla Minus One, and continues the story of the Shikishima family as they face an all-new calamity.
Additionally confirmed out of CinemaCon, Ryunosuke Kamiki, the hero who faced Godzilla’s terror in Godzilla Minus One, returns as Koichi Shikishima, and is joined by Minami Hamabe as Noriko Oishi, who miraculously survived Godzilla’s first attack on Tokyo.
On returning to his role, Ryunosuke Kamiki stated:
“I am beyond happy to be able to participate in a film set two years after Godzilla Minus One, which is one of the most important works of my life. I also feel proud to have been able to work with Director Takashi Yamazaki and everyone on the team once again. The pressure of participating in a Godzilla work loved by so many people remains the same as in the previous film, but I have done my absolute best so that everyone who watches it, and everyone who loves Godzilla, can enjoy it.”
With gratitude for returning to Director Yamazaki’s Godzilla universe, Minami Hamabe stated:
“Following the previous film, I am grateful to be able to exist in the world of Godzilla Minus One as Noriko. My heart is already racing with excitement to share this grand moment with everyone as soon as possible, and see Godzilla Minus Zero in theaters soon. Since this work will be released in Japan and the U.S. around the same time, I am very happy to be able to share Godzilla’s shocking return not only with people in Japan but also with those in America. I pray that this work will also be one that everyone can enjoy and love very much.”
In addition to his on-stage comments, Director Takashi Yamazaki notes to fans:
“See you at the movie theater! “
As a project Filmed For IMAX, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO was shot with high-definition digital cameras certified by IMAX, and optimized in sound and imagery unique to IMAX screens. Fans can look forward to seeing Godzilla presented to all new terrifying heights, making GODZILLA MINUS ZERO in a true cinematic event not to be missed.
GODZILLA MINUS ZERO is the highly anticipated new film from Director Takashi Yamazaki, following his critically-acclaimed Godzilla Minus One. That landmark film is the highest recorded grossing Japan-produced Godzilla film, earning more than $116 million worldwide and winning Best Visual Effects at the 96th Academy AwardsⓇ, becoming the first Asian film to take home the award. TOHO will release GODZILLA MINUS ZERO theatrically in Japan on Tuesday, November 3, with GKIDS set to launch a wide theatrical release across North America beginning Friday, November 6, 2026.
The release date of November 3 holds a special significance in Godzilla’s storied legacy, marking the date of the original theatrical release ofGodzilla in 1954. Now, 72 years after the birth of the iconic creature, and three years after the global success of Godzilla Minus One (released in Japan November 3, 2023), GODZILLA MINUS ZERO is set to continue the monster’s undeniable legacy, making its debut on Japan’s Godzilla Day 2026. Additionally, the near-simultaneous release in Japan and North America marks the first time in the history of the Japan-produced Godzilla series that such a rollout will take place. Cineplex Pictures will support GKIDS with the Canadian rollout on November 6, and release dates for additional territories will be announced at a later date.
While plot details for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO remain tightly under wraps, Oscar-winning filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki returns as Director, Screenwriter and VFX lead in his new film starring the King of the Monsters. Produced by Toho Studios and ROBOT, with VFX from SHIROGUMI Inc., the film is currently in production.
GODZILLA MINUS ZERO marks GKIDS’ second stewardship of a Godzilla franchise film from TOHO for North American release, following TOHO’s acquisition of GKIDS in 2024. Last year, GKIDS spearheaded a new 4K remaster and theatrical re-release of TOHO’s globally acclaimed Shin Godzilla, directed by Hideaki Anno and co-directed by Shinji Higuchi–creators of the cult-classic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion–introducing the landmark 2016 film to a new generation of audiences outside of Japan. Notably, Shin Godzilla held the record as the highest-grossing Japan-produced entry in the franchise for seven years, earning $78 million worldwide until it was surpassed by Godzilla Minus One in 2023.
As a project Filmed For IMAX, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO was shot with high-definition digital cameras certified by IMAX, and optimized in sound and imagery unique to IMAX screens. Fans can look forward to seeing Godzilla presented to all new terrifying heights, making GODZILLA MINUS ZERO in a true cinematic event not to be missed.
godzillaminuszero.com
From Toho
"Godzilla fans around the world were treated to the debut of a Godzilla Minus Zero First Look Teaser today, premiering on both the Japanese and English Godzilla YouTube channels. The teaser included a few familiar faces and new information about the November theatrical release.
The first look at the film highlights that Godzilla Minus Zero picks up in 1949, two years after the tumultuous events of Godzilla Minus One, and continues the story of the Shikishima family as they face an all-new calamity. In the teaser, fans can spot Ryunosuke Kamiki as Koichi Shikishima, the hero who faced Godzilla’s terror in Godzilla Minus One, and Minami Hamabe as Noriko Oishi, who miraculously survived Godzilla’s first attack on Tokyo.
As part of the teaser’s debut, Godzilla Minus Zero has been announced as Filmed For IMAX®, the first for a Japanese production. Shot with high-definition digital cameras certified by IMAX, and optimized in sound and imagery unique to IMAX screens, fans can look forward to seeing Godzilla presented to all new terrifying heights.
Godzilla Minus Zero comes to North American theaters on November 6, 2026 with Oscar®-winning filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki returning as Director, Screenwriter, and VFX lead. Be sure to sign up for the official Godzilla newsletter to stay on top of all upcoming Godzilla Minus Zero information as we approach its release."
From GKIDS
The Epic Follow Up to OscarⓇWinning Filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One is the First-Ever Japanese Project Filmed For IMAX®
Ryunosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe are Additionally Confirmed to Reprise Their Roles in the Epic New Story, Depicting the World Two Years After the Events of Godzilla Minus One
Film Opens in North America on November 6, 2026
TOHO and GKIDS, the Academy Award-winning curator, producer, and distributor that was acquired by TOHO in 2024, revealed on stage at CinemaCon the first teaser for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO. Director Takashi Yamazaki took to the CinemaCon stage at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas this morning, presenting for the first time footage for the highly anticipated new film, and additionally confirming that the film is the first-ever Japanese production to be Filmed For IMAX.
GODZILLA MINUS ZERO picks up in 1949, two years after the tumultuous events of Godzilla Minus One, and continues the story of the Shikishima family as they face an all-new calamity.
Additionally confirmed out of CinemaCon, Ryunosuke Kamiki, the hero who faced Godzilla’s terror in Godzilla Minus One, returns as Koichi Shikishima, and is joined by Minami Hamabe as Noriko Oishi, who miraculously survived Godzilla’s first attack on Tokyo.
On returning to his role, Ryunosuke Kamiki stated:
“I am beyond happy to be able to participate in a film set two years after Godzilla Minus One, which is one of the most important works of my life. I also feel proud to have been able to work with Director Takashi Yamazaki and everyone on the team once again. The pressure of participating in a Godzilla work loved by so many people remains the same as in the previous film, but I have done my absolute best so that everyone who watches it, and everyone who loves Godzilla, can enjoy it.”
With gratitude for returning to Director Yamazaki’s Godzilla universe, Minami Hamabe stated:
“Following the previous film, I am grateful to be able to exist in the world of Godzilla Minus One as Noriko. My heart is already racing with excitement to share this grand moment with everyone as soon as possible, and see Godzilla Minus Zero in theaters soon. Since this work will be released in Japan and the U.S. around the same time, I am very happy to be able to share Godzilla’s shocking return not only with people in Japan but also with those in America. I pray that this work will also be one that everyone can enjoy and love very much.”
In addition to his on-stage comments, Director Takashi Yamazaki notes to fans:
“See you at the movie theater! “
As a project Filmed For IMAX, GODZILLA MINUS ZERO was shot with high-definition digital cameras certified by IMAX, and optimized in sound and imagery unique to IMAX screens. Fans can look forward to seeing Godzilla presented to all new terrifying heights, making GODZILLA MINUS ZERO in a true cinematic event not to be missed.
GODZILLA MINUS ZERO is the highly anticipated new film from Director Takashi Yamazaki, following his critically-acclaimed Godzilla Minus One. That landmark film is the highest recorded grossing Japan-produced Godzilla film, earning more than $116 million worldwide and winning Best Visual Effects at the 96th Academy AwardsⓇ, becoming the first Asian film to take home the award. TOHO will release GODZILLA MINUS ZERO theatrically in Japan on Tuesday, November 3, with GKIDS set to launch a wide theatrical release across North America beginning Friday, November 6, 2026.
The release date of November 3 holds a special significance in Godzilla’s storied legacy, marking the date of the original theatrical release ofGodzilla in 1954. Now, 72 years after the birth of the iconic creature, and three years after the global success of Godzilla Minus One (released in Japan November 3, 2023), GODZILLA MINUS ZERO is set to continue the monster’s undeniable legacy, making its debut on Japan’s Godzilla Day 2026. Additionally, the near-simultaneous release in Japan and North America marks the first time in the history of the Japan-produced Godzilla series that such a rollout will take place. Cineplex Pictures will support GKIDS with the Canadian rollout on November 6, and release dates for additional territories will be announced at a later date.
While plot details for GODZILLA MINUS ZERO remain tightly under wraps, Oscar-winning filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki returns as Director, Screenwriter and VFX lead in his new film starring the King of the Monsters. Produced by Toho Studios and ROBOT, with VFX from SHIROGUMI Inc., the film is currently in production.
GODZILLA MINUS ZERO marks GKIDS’ second stewardship of a Godzilla franchise film from TOHO for North American release, following TOHO’s acquisition of GKIDS in 2024. Last year, GKIDS spearheaded a new 4K remaster and theatrical re-release of TOHO’s globally acclaimed Shin Godzilla, directed by Hideaki Anno and co-directed by Shinji Higuchi–creators of the cult-classic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion–introducing the landmark 2016 film to a new generation of audiences outside of Japan. Notably, Shin Godzilla held the record as the highest-grossing Japan-produced entry in the franchise for seven years, earning $78 million worldwide until it was surpassed by Godzilla Minus One in 2023.
Image Credit Required: © 2026 TOHO
Image Credit Required: © 2026 TOHO
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The Gap Theatre recreates a truly colossal kaiju double bill on Friday, March 20, with two Toho monster masterpieces crashing onto the screen in 35mm!
First, witness WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (1966), where titanic humanoid monsters tear Japan apart in a ferocious duel to the death, blending eerie atmosphere, jaw-dropping destruction, and some of the most unforgettable monster action of the era.
Then, stay for MONSTER ZERO (1965) as the King of the Monsters faces his greatest extraterrestrial threat—King Ghidorah, the three-headed terror from space—in an explosive showdown that brings together Godzilla, Rodan, and cosmic chaos on a planetary scale.
Two massive films. Two unstoppable battles. Total kaiju mayhem the way it was meant to be experienced —on the big screen in 35mm!
First, witness WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (1966), where titanic humanoid monsters tear Japan apart in a ferocious duel to the death, blending eerie atmosphere, jaw-dropping destruction, and some of the most unforgettable monster action of the era.
Then, stay for MONSTER ZERO (1965) as the King of the Monsters faces his greatest extraterrestrial threat—King Ghidorah, the three-headed terror from space—in an explosive showdown that brings together Godzilla, Rodan, and cosmic chaos on a planetary scale.
Two massive films. Two unstoppable battles. Total kaiju mayhem the way it was meant to be experienced —on the big screen in 35mm!
- Tickets are $15 at the door and online at thegaptheatre.com
- Showtime at 7pm
- Doors open 30 minutes before showtime.
- Gap Theatre 47 South Broadway, Wind Gap, PA, 18091, US
- Fri, Mar 20th, 2026, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM EDT
- https://www.thegaptheatre.com
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Mothra Vs. Godzilla
Godzilla faces off against the benevolent insect monster-god Mothra in this clash of the titans, a crossover battle between two of Toho Studios’ most popular monsters—the last in which Godzilla would figure as a malevolent villain rather than a fearsome hero. Mothra vs. Godzilla marks a creative high point in the Godzilla series, with pointed social commentary from director Ishiro Honda, a masterful score by Akira Ifukube, and astonishing special effects work by Eiji Tsuburaya.
- Subtitled
- Dates and times: January 23–29; Friday, January 23 4:00PM, Saturday, January 24 1:00PM & 9:45PM, Sunday, January 25 7:30PM, Monday, January 26 1:00PM, Tuesday, January 27 1:00PM, Wednesday, January 28 4:30PM, and Thursday, January 29 4:00PM & 7:00PM.
- Location: Academy Theater Montavilla - Southeast Portland; 7818 SE Stark Portland, OR 97215
- Tickets: $9.50
- Website
Godzilla faces off against the benevolent insect monster-god Mothra in this clash of the titans, a crossover battle between two of Toho Studios’ most popular monsters—the last in which Godzilla would figure as a malevolent villain rather than a fearsome hero. Mothra vs. Godzilla marks a creative high point in the Godzilla series, with pointed social commentary from director Ishiro Honda, a masterful score by Akira Ifukube, and astonishing special effects work by Eiji Tsuburaya.
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ゴジラ、お誕生日おめでとう!
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE AND TOHO INTERNATIONAL TO CELEBRATE GODZILLA’S BIRTHDAY WITH EXCLUSIVE MERCH AND RE-RELEASE
The alliance between Alamo Drafthouse and Toho International expands with a birthday re-release of THE RETURN OF GODZILLA, a kaiju marathon in San Jose, and exclusive merchandise collection including a Godzilla popcorn bucket.
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE AND TOHO INTERNATIONAL TO CELEBRATE GODZILLA’S BIRTHDAY WITH EXCLUSIVE MERCH AND RE-RELEASE
The alliance between Alamo Drafthouse and Toho International expands with a birthday re-release of THE RETURN OF GODZILLA, a kaiju marathon in San Jose, and exclusive merchandise collection including a Godzilla popcorn bucket.
Austin, TX — October 7, 2025 — 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.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Toho International on this exclusive Godzilla Day celebration and first-of-its-kind merchandise collection,” said Chaya Rosenthal, Chief Marketing Officer at Alamo Drafthouse. “We know Alamo Drafthouse fans are Godzilla fans, and they’re going to lose their minds over these collectibles – from the Mothra Mug to the very first Godzilla-shaped popcorn bucket. As a lifelong Godzilla fan myself, I already have a spot saved in my display case for these incredible pieces. We couldn’t be more excited to share our love of all things kaiju and Godzilla at our Valley Fair theater and at all Alamo Drafthouse locations nationwide.”
On November 3rd, Alamo Drafthouse theaters will celebrate Godzilla Day 2025 with a rare screening of THE RETURN OF GODZILLA, the first film in the legendary “Heisei” era. Originally released in Japan in 1984 and later re-edited for U.S. audiences as GODZILLA 1985, this action-packed entry remains one of the most beloved installments in the Godzilla franchise.
Super-fans in the San Francisco Bay Area can spend the day with their monster pals at a Mystery Marathon on Sunday, November 2nd, at Alamo Drafthouse’s kaiju-themed Westfield Valley Fair location in Santa Clara, CA. Open since June, the location is, fittingly, the largest in the Alamo Drafthouse circuit, and boasts dozens of vintage kaiju posters on the walls, Godzilla-themed snacks, and an eye-popping two-story window display of Godzilla.
To mark the occasion, fans will also have the chance to secure an exclusive, limited-edition Godzilla Day 2025 t-shirt, designed by acclaimed artist Chris Bilheimer. This collectible shirt is only available with tickets purchased before October 17th, and will be available for pickup in theaters on November 3rd.
“Any day is a day worth celebrating the G Man,” says Jake Isgar, Head of Alternative Content & Specialty Programming. “But this year, we’re pulling out all of the stops for a birthday celebration befitting our atomic pal.”
For fans everywhere who need a little (or a lot) more Godzilla in their lives, the Alamo Drafthouse x Godzilla collection will expand with a half dozen new products available in-theater and on AlamoMart.com on Monday, October 27th. Topping the list is a wildly anticipated first for Godzilla collectors – the very first popcorn bucket created in partnership with Toho International and based around the “Showa Era” of Godzilla. Designed by Alamo Drafthouse’s Scott Sugiuchi, it’s the first of a line of popcorn buckets planned to continue into 2026 and beyond. Each Showa Godzilla Popcorn Bucket will be numbered in a limited run of 6,000 and will come in a custom collector’s box.
In Godzilla’s vast universe of friends, foes, and frenemies, one name stands above them all: Mothra! And thanks to a gorgeous winged handle design by Alamo Drafthouse’s very own Godzilla superfan Scott Sugiuchi, lepidopterophiles have their new favorite drinking vessel – the Mothra Winged Mug. The Mothra Winged Mug, packaged in an exclusively designed collector’s box, is limited to just 5,000 units.
Fans can show their respect to their favorite monsters on their lapels with the Kaiju Enamel Pin Set designed by Scott Sugiuchi, confirm their allegiance with the King of the Monsters Hat designed by Scott Sugiuchi, or don a new Godzilla in Color hoodie designed by Tom Whalen.
The pin set, hat, and hoodie will be available on Monday, October 27th, at AlamoMart.com and in limited quantities at select Alamo Drafthouse locations. Pre-orders for the Showa Godzilla Popcorn Bucket and the Mothra Winged Mug will also be available on Monday, October 27th, at AlamoMart.com for shipment in December.
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.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Toho International on this exclusive Godzilla Day celebration and first-of-its-kind merchandise collection,” said Chaya Rosenthal, Chief Marketing Officer at Alamo Drafthouse. “We know Alamo Drafthouse fans are Godzilla fans, and they’re going to lose their minds over these collectibles – from the Mothra Mug to the very first Godzilla-shaped popcorn bucket. As a lifelong Godzilla fan myself, I already have a spot saved in my display case for these incredible pieces. We couldn’t be more excited to share our love of all things kaiju and Godzilla at our Valley Fair theater and at all Alamo Drafthouse locations nationwide.”
On November 3rd, Alamo Drafthouse theaters will celebrate Godzilla Day 2025 with a rare screening of THE RETURN OF GODZILLA, the first film in the legendary “Heisei” era. Originally released in Japan in 1984 and later re-edited for U.S. audiences as GODZILLA 1985, this action-packed entry remains one of the most beloved installments in the Godzilla franchise.
Super-fans in the San Francisco Bay Area can spend the day with their monster pals at a Mystery Marathon on Sunday, November 2nd, at Alamo Drafthouse’s kaiju-themed Westfield Valley Fair location in Santa Clara, CA. Open since June, the location is, fittingly, the largest in the Alamo Drafthouse circuit, and boasts dozens of vintage kaiju posters on the walls, Godzilla-themed snacks, and an eye-popping two-story window display of Godzilla.
To mark the occasion, fans will also have the chance to secure an exclusive, limited-edition Godzilla Day 2025 t-shirt, designed by acclaimed artist Chris Bilheimer. This collectible shirt is only available with tickets purchased before October 17th, and will be available for pickup in theaters on November 3rd.
“Any day is a day worth celebrating the G Man,” says Jake Isgar, Head of Alternative Content & Specialty Programming. “But this year, we’re pulling out all of the stops for a birthday celebration befitting our atomic pal.”
For fans everywhere who need a little (or a lot) more Godzilla in their lives, the Alamo Drafthouse x Godzilla collection will expand with a half dozen new products available in-theater and on AlamoMart.com on Monday, October 27th. Topping the list is a wildly anticipated first for Godzilla collectors – the very first popcorn bucket created in partnership with Toho International and based around the “Showa Era” of Godzilla. Designed by Alamo Drafthouse’s Scott Sugiuchi, it’s the first of a line of popcorn buckets planned to continue into 2026 and beyond. Each Showa Godzilla Popcorn Bucket will be numbered in a limited run of 6,000 and will come in a custom collector’s box.
In Godzilla’s vast universe of friends, foes, and frenemies, one name stands above them all: Mothra! And thanks to a gorgeous winged handle design by Alamo Drafthouse’s very own Godzilla superfan Scott Sugiuchi, lepidopterophiles have their new favorite drinking vessel – the Mothra Winged Mug. The Mothra Winged Mug, packaged in an exclusively designed collector’s box, is limited to just 5,000 units.
Fans can show their respect to their favorite monsters on their lapels with the Kaiju Enamel Pin Set designed by Scott Sugiuchi, confirm their allegiance with the King of the Monsters Hat designed by Scott Sugiuchi, or don a new Godzilla in Color hoodie designed by Tom Whalen.
The pin set, hat, and hoodie will be available on Monday, October 27th, at AlamoMart.com and in limited quantities at select Alamo Drafthouse locations. Pre-orders for the Showa Godzilla Popcorn Bucket and the Mothra Winged Mug will also be available on Monday, October 27th, at AlamoMart.com for shipment in December.
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The Godzilla Store US is releasing the Ultimate Collector's Edition Shin Godzilla Deluxe Blu-ray & T-Shirt. This set includes the 4K version, standard Blu-ray, ORTHOchromatic version, and an exclusive t-shirt (purple variant). There is also a version without the t-shirt, see all the details below.
Ultimate Collector's Edition: Shin Godzilla Deluxe Blu-ray + Doomed T-Shirt (Purple Variant)
Description
Godzilla Store Exclusive!
Presale Ends: 08/31/2025
Estimated Ship Date: October 2025
A modern kaiju classic gets the treatment it deserves.
The Shin Godzilla Blu-ray Deluxe Collector's Edition presents the groundbreaking 2016 film in 4K UHD and HD Blu-ray, with a total of four discs packed with bonus features—including the striking Shin Godzilla: ORTHOchromatic version.
Inspired by the Japanese Special Edition release, this 4-disc set features:
Included in this bundle only, the exclusive purple variant of the Shin Godzilla Doomed T-Shirt - a tribute to Godzilla’s most destructive form. This heavyweight 100% cotton tee features:
The Shin Godzilla Blu-ray Deluxe Collector's Edition presents the modern classic in 4K UHD and high-definition Blu-ray alongside a host of bonus features, including the Shin Godzilla: ORTHOchromatic version of the film. This 4-disc set evokes the Japanese Special Edition, featuring a digipak with colored disc trays, a textured outer box, and an additional booklet with behind-the-scenes insight into the film’s production, translated into English for the first time.
Something has surfaced in Tokyo Bay. A horrific creature of tremendous size lands in the city, leaving death and destruction in its wake. As the government assembles a motley task force, an American envoy delivers a top-secret folder bearing the name: “GODZILLA.” From co-directors Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion) and Shinji Higuchi (Shin Ultraman), SHIN GODZILLA offers a thrilling origin story to one of cinema’s greatest creations.
Product Details
Disc Breakdown:
Enclosures:
Bonus Features:
Retail price: Ultimate $85, standard $55
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Ultimate Collector's Edition: Shin Godzilla Deluxe Blu-ray + Doomed T-Shirt (Purple Variant)
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Godzilla Store Exclusive!
Presale Ends: 08/31/2025
Estimated Ship Date: October 2025
A modern kaiju classic gets the treatment it deserves.
The Shin Godzilla Blu-ray Deluxe Collector's Edition presents the groundbreaking 2016 film in 4K UHD and HD Blu-ray, with a total of four discs packed with bonus features—including the striking Shin Godzilla: ORTHOchromatic version.
Inspired by the Japanese Special Edition release, this 4-disc set features:
- A digipak with vibrant colored disc trays
- A textured outer slipcase
- A behind-the-scenes booklet, newly translated into English for the first time
Included in this bundle only, the exclusive purple variant of the Shin Godzilla Doomed T-Shirt - a tribute to Godzilla’s most destructive form. This heavyweight 100% cotton tee features:
- The purple Shin Godzilla movie logo on the front
- A full-back profile graphic of Godzilla mid-rampage, in heat ray purple
- A commemorative 10th Anniversary sewn in label
- *Please note images shown are for reference purposes. Final design may differ.
The Shin Godzilla Blu-ray Deluxe Collector's Edition presents the modern classic in 4K UHD and high-definition Blu-ray alongside a host of bonus features, including the Shin Godzilla: ORTHOchromatic version of the film. This 4-disc set evokes the Japanese Special Edition, featuring a digipak with colored disc trays, a textured outer box, and an additional booklet with behind-the-scenes insight into the film’s production, translated into English for the first time.
Something has surfaced in Tokyo Bay. A horrific creature of tremendous size lands in the city, leaving death and destruction in its wake. As the government assembles a motley task force, an American envoy delivers a top-secret folder bearing the name: “GODZILLA.” From co-directors Hideaki Anno (Neon Genesis Evangelion) and Shinji Higuchi (Shin Ultraman), SHIN GODZILLA offers a thrilling origin story to one of cinema’s greatest creations.
Product Details
- Format: 4K UHD + Blu-ray
- Aspect Ratio: 2.39:1
- Audio: DTS-HD MA 3.1
- Language: Japanese + English
- Subtitles: English, English SDH, Spanish, French
- Number of Discs: 4 (1 4K UHD disc and 3 Blu-ray discs)
- Run Time: 120 minutes
- Original Release Year: 2016
- Studio: Toho Co., LTD
- MPA Rating: PG-13
Disc Breakdown:
- Red Disc: SHIN GODZILLA Feature in Blu-ray Format
- 120 minutes / dual-layer (50GB) / HD 1080p 16:9 scope size
- Audio: (1) Japanese DTS-HD MA 3.1 (2) English DTS-HD MA 3.1
- Subtitles: (1) English subtitles (2) English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (3) Latin American Spanish subtitles (4) French subtitles
- Purple Disc: SHIN GODZILLA Feature in 4K UHD Format
- 120 minutes / triple-layer (100GB) / 4K UHD 2160p 16:9 scope size / HDR10
- Audio: (1) Japanese DTS-HD MA 3.1 (2) English DTS-HD MA 3.1
- Subtitles: (1) English subtitles (2) English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (3) Latin American Spanish subtitles (4) French subtitles
- Black Disc: SHIN GODZILLA ORTHOchromatic Feature in Blu-ray Format
- 120 minutes / dual-layer (50GB) / HD 1080p 16:9 scope size
- Audio: (1) Japanese DTS-HD MA 3.1 (2) English DTS-HD MA 3.1
- Subtitles: (1) English subtitles (2) English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (3) Latin American Spanish subtitles (4) French subtitles
- White Disc: Bonus Features in Blu-ray Format
- 224 minutes / dual-layer (50GB) / HD 1080p 16:9
- Audio: (1) Japanese DTS-HD 2.0
- Subtitles: (1) English subtitles (burned-in)
Enclosures:
- 4-disc Digipak + outer case
- Special Booklet (Translated from Japanese version)
- Insert
Bonus Features:
- Promotional Video Collection
- Making Of SHIN GODZILLA
- Deleted Scenes
- Outtakes
- News Reels
- Previs Reel Collection
- Previs and Special Effects Outtakes
- Visual Effects Breakdown
- Trailer 1
- Trailer 2
- Teaser 1
- Teaser 2
Retail price: Ultimate $85, standard $55
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It’s A GODZILLA MEGAMONSTER DOUBLE CREATURE FEATURE!
TWO GODZILLA CLASSICS! BOTH FILMS JAPANESE VERSIONS WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES!
Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II (1993)
Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II is the 20th film in the Godzilla series and despite the title, it is not a direct sequel to the original 1974 Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla but rather a new interpretation of the Mechagodzilla concept.
The film also introduces “Garuda”, a secondary flying mecha that can combine with Mechagodzilla into Super Mechagodzilla!
Known for its high production values and dynamic monster battles, Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II is often regarded as one of the stronger films in the Godzilla series.
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
In Godzilla vs. Destoroyah Godzilla is undergoing a nuclear meltdown making him more powerful and more dangerous than ever before! Meanwhile, a new and terrifying monster, Destoroyah, emerges from the same Oxygen Destroyer weapon that killed the original Godzilla in 1954.
As Destoroyah evolves into increasingly monstrous forms, humanity faces a dual crisis: the apocalyptic threat of Godzilla’s nuclear meltdown and the destructive power of his formidable new enemy.
The film acts as a somber homage to the original 1954 Godzilla while Godzilla’s impending meltdown evokes anxieties about nuclear power spiraling out of control.
One of the most emotionally impactful films in the entire Godzilla franchise.Godzilla vs. Destoroyah stands as a landmark film in the Godzilla saga, both as a climactic finale and a tribute to the monster’s mythos.
Come by for all the MEGAMONSTER FUN with BIG THEATRE SOUND on the BIG SCREEN!!
Sat, Jul 26, 7:00 pm
G | Science Fiction | 3 Hours 30 Minutes
$14.00 General Admission/$10.00 Members and those in costume.
408 Main Street | PO Box 545
Rosendale, NY 12472
https://www.rosendaletheatre.org/
TWO GODZILLA CLASSICS! BOTH FILMS JAPANESE VERSIONS WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES!
Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II (1993)
Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II is the 20th film in the Godzilla series and despite the title, it is not a direct sequel to the original 1974 Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla but rather a new interpretation of the Mechagodzilla concept.
The film also introduces “Garuda”, a secondary flying mecha that can combine with Mechagodzilla into Super Mechagodzilla!
Known for its high production values and dynamic monster battles, Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla II is often regarded as one of the stronger films in the Godzilla series.
Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)
In Godzilla vs. Destoroyah Godzilla is undergoing a nuclear meltdown making him more powerful and more dangerous than ever before! Meanwhile, a new and terrifying monster, Destoroyah, emerges from the same Oxygen Destroyer weapon that killed the original Godzilla in 1954.
As Destoroyah evolves into increasingly monstrous forms, humanity faces a dual crisis: the apocalyptic threat of Godzilla’s nuclear meltdown and the destructive power of his formidable new enemy.
The film acts as a somber homage to the original 1954 Godzilla while Godzilla’s impending meltdown evokes anxieties about nuclear power spiraling out of control.
One of the most emotionally impactful films in the entire Godzilla franchise.Godzilla vs. Destoroyah stands as a landmark film in the Godzilla saga, both as a climactic finale and a tribute to the monster’s mythos.
Come by for all the MEGAMONSTER FUN with BIG THEATRE SOUND on the BIG SCREEN!!
Sat, Jul 26, 7:00 pm
G | Science Fiction | 3 Hours 30 Minutes
$14.00 General Admission/$10.00 Members and those in costume.
408 Main Street | PO Box 545
Rosendale, NY 12472
https://www.rosendaletheatre.org/
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ゴジラ!
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE AND TOHO INTERNATIONAL
UNVEIL NEW PARTNERSHIP + HUB FOR GODZILLA FANDOM
The world’s first kaiju-themed movie theater kicks off Alamo Drafthouse and Toho International’s new alliance, with exclusive merch and special programming on the way for 2025 and beyond.
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE AND TOHO INTERNATIONAL
UNVEIL NEW PARTNERSHIP + HUB FOR GODZILLA FANDOM
The world’s first kaiju-themed movie theater kicks off Alamo Drafthouse and Toho International’s new alliance, with exclusive merch and special programming on the way for 2025 and beyond.
Press release
Santa Clara, CA — June 23, 2025 — Dine-in movie theater company Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has forged a monster-sized multi-year alliance with Japan’s legendary Toho International, the home of GODZILLA and an entire universe of kaiju. The multi-year collaboration will first roar to life inside the brand-new Alamo Drafthouse Valley Fair, one of the company’s two Silicon Valley expansions opening this summer, located at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara. But a primordial force like Godzilla can’t be confined to just one theater, and later this year, Alamo Drafthouse will roll out special programming and exclusive merchandise to Alamo Drafthouse locations nationwide, as well as its retail arm at AlamoMart.com.
Alamo Drafthouse Valley Fair opens today inside Santa Clara’s Westfield Valley Fair shopping center. Upon launch, it will have several special treats for Godzilla fans – like a two-story Godzilla window projection at the very front of the theater – but much more is on the way, including two colossal kaiju head displays featuring Godzilla and Mechagodzilla designed in partnership with Toho. Upstairs, the new Bar Odo pays tribute to Godzilla’s fictional birthplace with specialty cocktails and an ever-rotating craft beer lineup, perfect for a pre- or post-screening drink.
Santa Clara, CA — June 23, 2025 — Dine-in movie theater company Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has forged a monster-sized multi-year alliance with Japan’s legendary Toho International, the home of GODZILLA and an entire universe of kaiju. The multi-year collaboration will first roar to life inside the brand-new Alamo Drafthouse Valley Fair, one of the company’s two Silicon Valley expansions opening this summer, located at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara. But a primordial force like Godzilla can’t be confined to just one theater, and later this year, Alamo Drafthouse will roll out special programming and exclusive merchandise to Alamo Drafthouse locations nationwide, as well as its retail arm at AlamoMart.com.
Alamo Drafthouse Valley Fair opens today inside Santa Clara’s Westfield Valley Fair shopping center. Upon launch, it will have several special treats for Godzilla fans – like a two-story Godzilla window projection at the very front of the theater – but much more is on the way, including two colossal kaiju head displays featuring Godzilla and Mechagodzilla designed in partnership with Toho. Upstairs, the new Bar Odo pays tribute to Godzilla’s fictional birthplace with specialty cocktails and an ever-rotating craft beer lineup, perfect for a pre- or post-screening drink.
“From the moment GODZILLA rumbled onto screens in 1954, Toho’s kaiju have inspired generations of movie lovers, including our team,” said Chaya Rosenthal, Chief Marketing Officer, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. “Launching this partnership at our newest and biggest theater ever lets us celebrate that legacy with epic screenings, jaw-dropping lobby displays, and one-of-a-kind collectibles that only Alamo Drafthouse can deliver.”
The partnership’s seismic launch event is planned for later this year with a nationwide birthday bash on November 3rd commemorating Godzilla’s birthday, a full merch rollout, and additional surprises. In 2021, Alamo Drafthouse celebrated Godzilla's birthday with the world premiere of Toho's 4K remastering of the 1954 original Japanese release, GOJIRA.
Exclusive Merchandise for Toho Fans
Superstar artist and long-time Alamo Drafthouse collaborator Tom Whalen leads the charge with an officially licensed t-shirt and pint glass design that’s available now for preorder. Each is available in strictly limited quantities. The line will expand later this year with the first-ever official Godzilla popcorn bucket and an exclusive Mothra mug designed by Alamo’s own Art Director Scott Sugiuchi, plus limited edition blankets, hats, and enamel pin sets.
The partnership’s seismic launch event is planned for later this year with a nationwide birthday bash on November 3rd commemorating Godzilla’s birthday, a full merch rollout, and additional surprises. In 2021, Alamo Drafthouse celebrated Godzilla's birthday with the world premiere of Toho's 4K remastering of the 1954 original Japanese release, GOJIRA.
Exclusive Merchandise for Toho Fans
Superstar artist and long-time Alamo Drafthouse collaborator Tom Whalen leads the charge with an officially licensed t-shirt and pint glass design that’s available now for preorder. Each is available in strictly limited quantities. The line will expand later this year with the first-ever official Godzilla popcorn bucket and an exclusive Mothra mug designed by Alamo’s own Art Director Scott Sugiuchi, plus limited edition blankets, hats, and enamel pin sets.
Future product announcements will land on Alamo Drafthouse social media, email, drafthouse.com, and AlamoMart.com.
Available now for pre-order
Coming soon
Kaiju Programming at Alamo Drafthouse
With 18,000 screenings of 27 different movies just since 2013, Toho’s films have always been a favorite of Alamo Drafthouse’s programming team and their audiences. To baptize the screens in true monster fashion, Valley Fair will frequently screen kaiju classics, with multiple screenings kicking off in July packed with creature carnage:
About Alamo Drafthouse
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema was founded in 1997 as a single-screen mom-and-pop repertory theater in Austin, TX. Twenty-eight years later, with 44 locations and counting, Alamo Drafthouse has been called “the best theater in America” by Entertainment Weekly and “the best theater in the world” by Wired. Alamo Drafthouse has built a reputation as a movie lover’s oasis not only by combining best-in-class food and drink service with the movie-going experience, but also by introducing unique programming and high-profile, star-studded special events. Alamo Drafthouse created Fantastic Fest, a world-renowned genre film festival dubbed “The Geek Telluride” by Variety featuring independents, international filmmakers, and major Hollywood studios. Alamo Drafthouse continues to expand its brand in new and exciting ways, including the American Genre Film Archive, a non-profit film archive dedicated to preserving, restoring and sharing film, and with several new theaters announced for this year and beyond.
About Toho International
Toho International, Inc., the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary, has brought classic Godzilla, with 70 years of storytelling and monster mayhem, brand awareness and excitement to audiences around the world through a comprehensive licensing program spanning toys & collectibles, gaming, apparel, accessories, publishing, seasonal, housewares, food & beverage, and many more categories. With over 25 live-action films, numerous animated films and series, and more action-packed new content to come, Toho has captured the love and attention of Godzilla fans from all across the globe. Always-on content accessible across multiple streaming platforms has put Godzilla and other Toho monsters at the forefront of consumers' minds as the franchise gears up for an exciting next generation of storytelling and fandom.
About Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html
Available now for pre-order
- Godzilla Pint Glass
- Godzilla T-Shirt
Coming soon
- Godzilla Popcorn Buckets
- Mothra Mug
- Godzilla Hooded Blanket, Hats, Enamel pins
Kaiju Programming at Alamo Drafthouse
With 18,000 screenings of 27 different movies just since 2013, Toho’s films have always been a favorite of Alamo Drafthouse’s programming team and their audiences. To baptize the screens in true monster fashion, Valley Fair will frequently screen kaiju classics, with multiple screenings kicking off in July packed with creature carnage:
- DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (1968) – Week of 7/5
- The ultimate monster mash-up. Eleven kaiju (including Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, King Ghidorah, Anguirus, and Minilla) in one city-crushing showdown.
- GODZILLA VS. HEDORAH (1971) – Week of 7/12
- A trippy, eco-horror cult classic where Godzilla takes on smog itself.
- MOTHRA (1961) – Week of 7/26
- A majestic guardian moth, fairy twins, and lush technicolor spectacle. This is kaiju cinema at its most enchanting.
About Alamo Drafthouse
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema was founded in 1997 as a single-screen mom-and-pop repertory theater in Austin, TX. Twenty-eight years later, with 44 locations and counting, Alamo Drafthouse has been called “the best theater in America” by Entertainment Weekly and “the best theater in the world” by Wired. Alamo Drafthouse has built a reputation as a movie lover’s oasis not only by combining best-in-class food and drink service with the movie-going experience, but also by introducing unique programming and high-profile, star-studded special events. Alamo Drafthouse created Fantastic Fest, a world-renowned genre film festival dubbed “The Geek Telluride” by Variety featuring independents, international filmmakers, and major Hollywood studios. Alamo Drafthouse continues to expand its brand in new and exciting ways, including the American Genre Film Archive, a non-profit film archive dedicated to preserving, restoring and sharing film, and with several new theaters announced for this year and beyond.
About Toho International
Toho International, Inc., the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary, has brought classic Godzilla, with 70 years of storytelling and monster mayhem, brand awareness and excitement to audiences around the world through a comprehensive licensing program spanning toys & collectibles, gaming, apparel, accessories, publishing, seasonal, housewares, food & beverage, and many more categories. With over 25 live-action films, numerous animated films and series, and more action-packed new content to come, Toho has captured the love and attention of Godzilla fans from all across the globe. Always-on content accessible across multiple streaming platforms has put Godzilla and other Toho monsters at the forefront of consumers' minds as the franchise gears up for an exciting next generation of storytelling and fandom.
About Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. For additional information, visit http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/divisions.html
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Criterion has announced the Godzilla Vs. Biollante 4K UHD Blu-ray release, check out the full info below as well as the cover art above.
Godzilla vs. Biollante
Director: Kazuki Omori
Diving into delirious realms of imagination, this second film of the Godzilla franchise’s 1980s resurgence showcased the towering beast for a new generation of fans. This time, Godzilla’s foe is one of the series’ most wondrously strange kaiju creations: Biollante—a mutant plant genetically engineered from the cells of a rose, a renegade scientist’s dead daughter, and Godzilla itself. With a wild plot encompassing spies, psychic children, and bonkers biotechnology—and some of the coolest special effects in the history of Japanese cinema—Godzilla vs. Biollante stands as a high point in the ever-evolving mythology of the King of the Monsters.
4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
Available Mar 18, 2025
4K+BLU-RAY: 2 Discs, $34.96, SRP: $49.95
BLU‑RAY: 1 Disc, $27.96
Pre-order here.
Godzilla vs. Biollante
Director: Kazuki Omori
Diving into delirious realms of imagination, this second film of the Godzilla franchise’s 1980s resurgence showcased the towering beast for a new generation of fans. This time, Godzilla’s foe is one of the series’ most wondrously strange kaiju creations: Biollante—a mutant plant genetically engineered from the cells of a rose, a renegade scientist’s dead daughter, and Godzilla itself. With a wild plot encompassing spies, psychic children, and bonkers biotechnology—and some of the coolest special effects in the history of Japanese cinema—Godzilla vs. Biollante stands as a high point in the ever-evolving mythology of the King of the Monsters.
4K UHD + BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES
- New 4K digital restoration, with 5.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
- One 4K UHD disc of the film and one Blu-ray with the film and special features
- New audio commentary featuring film historian Samm Deighan, host of the podcast Eros + Massacre and coeditor of the book Revolution in 35mm
- Making-of program from 1993 featuring director Kazuki Omori and special-effects director Koichi Kawakita, among others
- Short documentary from 1993 about the Biollante and Super X2 vehicle concepts
- Deleted special effects
- TV spots and trailers
- New English subtitle translation
- PLUS: An essay by science-fiction and horror film expert Jim Cirronell
- New cover by Eric Powel
Available Mar 18, 2025
4K+BLU-RAY: 2 Discs, $34.96, SRP: $49.95
BLU‑RAY: 1 Disc, $27.96
Pre-order here.
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Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director
Storyline: Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director is a documentary that explores the life and career of prolific Japanese director Ishiro Honda, highlighting his filmography, war experiences, and obsession with the atomic bomb. Through interviews and analysis, it also delves into his friendship and collaboration with Akira Kurosawa.
Synopsis:
Director’s Note:
Production:
Main Cast:
Main Crew:
The film will premiere on October 4th.
Official Web: www.ishirohondafilm.com
Social Media: @daifilmsprods (Instagram) / https://www.facebook.com/daifilms (Facebook)
Youtube channel (under construction): https://www.youtube.com/@dai_films
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30832175/
Storyline: Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director is a documentary that explores the life and career of prolific Japanese director Ishiro Honda, highlighting his filmography, war experiences, and obsession with the atomic bomb. Through interviews and analysis, it also delves into his friendship and collaboration with Akira Kurosawa.
Synopsis:
- Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director is a documentary film that delves into the life and cinematic career of one of Japan’s most prolific directors: Ishiro Honda.
- The film will spotlight Honda’s filmography from both a historical and personal perspective, exploring his contributions to the Japanese film industry and his firsthand experiences of war, from which he barely survived. It will also delve into his profound feelings regarding the atomic bomb, a subject that became an obsession for him and was frequently reflected in his films.
- The documentary will analyze Honda’s body of work through interviews with individuals who had the privilege of collaborating with him, as well as experts on Honda’s films from both Japan and the Western world.
- Furthermore, the film will uncover Honda’s friendship and professional relationship with director Akira Kurosawa.
Director’s Note:
- Given the absence of a documentary focusing on the director Ishiro Honda (1911-1993), both in Japan and internationally, I have embarked on the documentary project “Ishiro Honda: Memoirs of a Film Director” with the aim of highlighting the significance of this Japanese filmmaker.
- Ever since I discovered kaiju eiga movies (Japanese monster movies) at the age of eight, I decided that the audiovisual medium would be my artistic outlet. I watched and analyzed the greatest films, but it was monster cinema that captivated me the most, leading me to create a documentary about the origins of the monster Godzilla titled “The Dawn of Kaiju Eiga” (2019).
- Following its completion and after obtaining my doctorate in Japanese cinema, I felt compelled to produce this documentary about director Ishiro Honda. Not solely for his filmography of giant monsters, but for his entire body of work: encompassing human dramas, war films, his filmmaker’s obsessions, and, naturally, his personal life.
- As a former combatant in the Second World War, Honda is recognized as a pacifist and humanist filmmaker. I have always regarded him as the Japanese equivalent of “George Pal” – a director who approached his craft with seriousness, particularly within the science fiction and giant monster genres, which were often relegated to mere adolescent entertainment in Hollywood.
- With a diverse filmography spanning various themes, with the specter of the atomic bomb looming large, Ishiro Honda’s works stand out as remarkable contributions to cinema.
Production:
- Country of Production: Spain
- Film company: Daifilms
- Year of production: 2023-2024
- Runtime: 70 minutes
- Languages: Japanese, English, Spanish
- Subtitles: Japanese, English, Spanish
- Filming locations: Tokyo, Tsuruoka, Sukagawa, Kyoto, Chicago (G-Fest)
Main Cast:
- Ryuji Honda, Son of Ishiro Honda
- Yuuko Honda-Yun, Author
- Hisao Kurosawa, Son of Akira Kurosawa
- Joe Dante, Director of Gremlins
- Shinji Higuchi, Co-Director of Shin Gojira
- Steve Ryfle, Author
- Ed Godziszewski, Author
- Tomoo Haraguchi, Special Effects Modeler
- Naofumi Higuchi, Critic and Film Director
- Shinsuke Nakajima, Member of Kaiju Club
- Stuart Galbraith IV, Film Reviewer
- Linda Miller, Actress
- Atsushi Kobayashi, Author
Main Crew:
- Produced, Written, Edited and Directed by Jonathan Bellés
- Associate Producers: Shinsuke Nakajima, Steve Ryfle, Ed Godziszewski and Yuuko Honda-Yun
- Cinematographers: Ségolène Lacourte and Óscar Rivero
- Sound Design and Mix: Elena Fernández
- Supervising Editor: José Luis Romeu
- Aruji Kuroki and Shinsuke Nakajima: Associate Producers
- Daniel Aguilar: Translator and Interpreter
- Blanca Vázquez: Logo and Poster
The film will premiere on October 4th.
Official Web: www.ishirohondafilm.com
Social Media: @daifilmsprods (Instagram) / https://www.facebook.com/daifilms (Facebook)
Youtube channel (under construction): https://www.youtube.com/@dai_films
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt30832175/
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Behind The Scenes
