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Originally Published 3 months ago — by Deadline
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has become the highest-grossing Japanese film worldwide with over $555 million, while The Conjuring: Last Rites has set a record as the top Conjuring universe film at $400 million, contributing to New Line's surpassing $1 billion in global box office revenue for 2025.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Hollywood Reporter
Sho Miyake's 'Two Seasons, Two Strangers' won the top prize at the 78th Locarno Film Festival, earning the Golden Leopard, while Elsa Kramer and Levin Peter's 'White Snail' received a special jury prize. The festival celebrated diverse international films, with awards also given for best director, performances, and emerging talent.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Godzilla Minus One, a Japanese monster film, has quickly risen to #1 on Netflix's Top 10 movie list, surpassing other popular titles like Atlas and Colors of Evil. The film, praised for its emotional depth and return to Godzilla's roots as a WWII metaphor, has gained popularity through strong word-of-mouth recommendations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
"Godzilla Minus One" has broken multiple box office records, including the title of Biggest Single-Day Domestic Box Office for a Foreign Live-Action Film. Moviegoers are praising the film for its action, dialogue, and character development, with many considering it a standout entry in the Godzilla franchise. The movie's unique approach, focusing on the human experience and set in post-World War II Japan, has resonated with audiences. Overall, "Godzilla Minus One" has been hailed as a thrilling and touching monster movie with a memorable soundtrack.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Polygon
"Godzilla Minus One" is a throwback movie that brings back the terror and political messaging of the early Godzilla films. Set in the aftermath of World War II, the film follows a kamikaze pilot and his neighbors as they rebuild their lives in a Japan with no military or international support. When Godzilla arrives, the civilian population becomes the only hope to stop the kaiju, highlighting the terrifying prospect of average people facing off against a giant monster. The film combines historical reality, human stakes, and a political message to recreate the style of terror from the original 1954 Godzilla film. "Godzilla Minus One" opens in Japan on Nov. 3 and in U.S. theaters on Dec. 1.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Gizmodo
Toho has announced the title and release date for its next Godzilla film, "Godzilla Minus One," which will be the first domestic Japanese film since "Shin Godzilla" in 2016. The teaser reveals a furious Godzilla, and the movie is set to open in Japan on November 3 and in the U.S. on December 1. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the film will showcase a postwar Japan facing a new threat from Godzilla.