One of the Most Acclaimed Sci-Fi Films of the 2020s Is Getting a Sequel Matthew Thomas Mon, November 3, 2025 at 9:18 PM UTC 3 min read Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways During the 2020s, some truly fantastic science-fiction movies have been released. Some of the decades' sci-fi highlights to date include the Dune movies, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Now, it has been confirmed that one of the 2020s' best sci-fi movies is officially getting a sequel. The studio behind the success of Godzilla Minus One has confirmed that a sequel film is set to be produced soon. Everything That Is Known About 'Godzilla -0.0' ('Godzilla Minus Zero') On November 2, 2025, the official Godzilla X account confirmed that a Godzilla Minus One sequel, GODZILLA -0.0 (Godzilla Minus Zero), is set to be produced in the future. The post confirmed the news that had been announced at Godzilla Fest, a convention dedicated to the legendary kaiju franchise. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The X post revealed the pivotal news that GODZILLA -0.0 (Godzilla Minus Zero) will be written and directed by Takashi Yamazaki. That is fantastic information for fans of the original film to have confirmed, since he worked on that acclaimed original movie in both of those roles. Additionally, it was confirmed that Yamazaki would also work on the upcoming movie's special effects with Shirogumi, which is the name of a Japanese effects studio. Finally, the post confirmed that GODZILLA -0.0 (Godzilla Minus Zero) will be a co-produced by Toho Studios and Robot. In addition to the X post, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed some unconfirmed details about what is known about the plans for GODZILLA -0.0 (Godzilla Minus Zero) . Citing insiders, the outlet reported that the film is set to receive a worldwide release sometime in late 2026. THR also reported that the movie will be filmed in New Zealand and Norway later in 2025. Godzilla Minus One Was a Massive Success Released in 2023, Godzilla Minus One stunned viewers around the world upon its release. While the film featured thrilling action sequences involving the legendary film monster, it also featured nuanced storylines that brought elements of guilt, shame, grief, love and obsession to the franchise. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement For those reasons, Godzilla Minus One was nominated for a long list of highly respected awards. The movie also currently holds a 99% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, and 98% of that website's users who have graded the movie gave the film a positive review. The underrated website Flickchart allows its users to create lists of their favorite movies of any genre and time period. Based on an average of that website's users ranking Godzilla Minus One, it is the sixth-best sci-fi movie of the 2020s so far. On top of being a huge critical success, Godzilla Minus One also made a huge profit for Toho Studios. According to the aforementioned The Hollywood Reporter article, the original movie was produced for just $15 million. Despite that paltry budget, when compared to other blockbusters, the movie brought in more than $113 million at the worldwide box office. Since the original film in the Godzilla franchise was released in 1954, 38 movies in the series have been released. Given that and the mammoth success that Godzilla Minus One achieved, it seemed like only a matter of time until that film received a sequel. Still, getting official confirmation that the sequel is coming soon and that Yamazaki will play a key role in its production has many fans feeling overjoyed. This story was originally reported by Men's Journal on Nov 3, 2025, where it first appeared in the Entertainment section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Advertisement Source: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/one-most-acclaimed-sci-fi-211821347.html