Summary

According to a website listing, the sequel to Godzilla Minus One may be starting production.
The sequel looks to be gearing up for a potential August start on the Godzilla movie.
Takashi Yamazaki is expected to return for the sequel, which has a bigger budget and needs to top the emotional stakes of the first film.

The sequel to Godzilla Minus One could be headed for production sooner than fans think. Godzilla Minus One is the 2023 franchise installment from director Takashi Yamazaki, which garnered an Academy Award for the monster movie, with many regarding it as one of the best ever made featuring the titular kaiju.

Godzilla Minus One tells the story of a kamikaze pilot who suffers from survivor's guilt after failing to complete his mission. In post-WWII Japan, the pilot forms a makeshift family that soon becomes threatened by the looming threat of Godzilla. The film stunned audiences worldwide, breaking through American markets where subtitled foreign films often face an uphill struggle. However, the film's positive reviews and stellar word of mouth saw the movie impressing audiences, often outside expected demographics. Fans of the film have been eager to see a sequel to the beloved movie, which was officially announced, with a potential new update seemingly pointing to a possible production start for the anticipated follow-up.

The news that work may start on the sequel to Godzilla Minus One comes from a website listing for the Film Staff Development Project (via Collider), which aids young and upcoming filmmaking students in finding work. There is a listing for Godzilla Minus One, which is said to be looking for art and production department roles, with acceptance of those positions expected to be "Early August," according to the site's information. If the Godzilla Minus One production listing proves accurate, a sequel to the project could be heading into active production as soon as August.

Godzilla Minus One Has A Confirmed Sequel On The Way, With A Difficult Job To Do

Takashi Yamazaki is expected to return for the Godzilla Minus One sequel, writing and directing the follow-up monster movie. The sequel is said to have a bigger budget, with the first film's VFX budget being notoriously smaller than similar American productions, yet garnering an Academy Award all the same. The Godzilla Minus One sequel is supposed to follow the same characters who met in the first film, who cobbled together a found family from the traumas they each endured during the war.

The sequel has much to accomplish, as Godzilla Minus One was lauded for several aspects. The VFX were notable and are now set for a boost, as the team will be expected to top themselves. However, Godzilla Minus One tells an emotionally moving story that puts human relationships before the kaiju attacks, making for an impactful film that audiences never expected. The sequel will have a lot of work in exceeding fan expectations already upended by the first film. Plans surrounding the sequel's release will be forthcoming as production is potentially set to start on the follow-up to Godzilla Minus One.

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