Godzilla Minus Zero First Reactions Are Officially In

Published Sep 26, 2026, 12:46 PM EDT

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Godzilla Minus Zero is setting a new standard for the franchise.

Early screenings for the epic sci-fi movie from Takashi Yamazaki, Godzilla Minus Zero, have officially arrived as the fanbase gears up for an R-rated installment in the beloved Monsterverse franchise.

JoBlo shared their thoughts on the new movie, Godzilla Minus Zero, and stated, "#GodzillaMinusZero is the BEST followup G Film to date. Best comparison would be this is the Godfather Part 2 to Godzilla Minus One's Godfather. Toho should win another #Oscar for this film. Should be nominated for best picture. This Kaiju experience needs to be seen in IMAX!"

Discussing Film's Jacob had similar sentiments and said, "GODZILLA MINUS ZERO takes some of the most bold swings I’ve seen a sequel take - and they all land incredibly well. Such a brilliant deep dive into the facets of trauma & never-ending cycles of war/hatred. A phenomenal blockbuster with stunning spectacle & a lot to say."

Another review came in from author Tara Bennett on X and is preparing fans for the upcoming Yamazaki movie by stating, "Godzilla & kaiju fans gird your loins - Yamazaki-san has delivered a follow-up w an expansion of scale that is often jaw-dropping. Yet #GodzillaMinusZero is grounded by its complex human stories that bloom darkly in the wake of war & loss. Yoshioka-san’s Noda is a cast MVP."