Shin Godzilla

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Shin Godzilla

PG-13

2016

2h 0m

Sci-Fi

Action

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Something has surfaced in Tokyo Bay. As the Prime Minister of Japan pleads with the public to remain calm, a horrific creature of tremendous size makes landfall in the city, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Then it evolves. The government assembles a motley task force to combat the monster when an envoy from the US Department of State delivers a folder of classified documents. On its cover is written "GODZILLA." From visionary directors Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi, SHIN GODZILLA offers a thrilling origin story to one of cinema's greatest creations. Propelled by astounding visual effects and rapid fire dialogue, SHIN GODZILLA is equal parts pulse-pounding action film and venomous political satire, worthy of the franchise's towering history.

Critics Consensus

Godzilla Resurgence offers a refreshingly low-fi -- and altogether entertaining -- return to the monster's classic creature-feature roots.

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Though its emphasis on bureaucracy may disappoint those expecting non-stop monster mayhem, Shin Godzilla crashes into the mythos with a fierce political punch, ultimately delivering a bold and stylish reimagining of the classic kaiju tale.

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Lucas Trevor

Washington Post

It’s overwhelming in a way that feels immense and essential, like the monster it worships and the facades he tears down.

Aug 7, 2025

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Clarisse Loughrey

Independent (UK)

What Shin Godzilla does offer is one major counter: Godzilla's real home is Japan, and anything else feels like a glitzy vacation.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 16, 2017

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Tara Brady

Irish Times

Thirty-one films and 63 years later, the monster has seldom looked better. The final shot will haunt your dreams.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 15, 2017

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Michael Nordine

Movie Brief

This is the most frightful, downright invincible the King of Monsters has ever looked.

Aug 29, 2025

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Sheraz Farooqi

CinemaDebate

4K Theatrical Rerelease review: Beautiful cinematography and commentary on bureaucracy’s threat to humanity.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 28, 2025

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Linda Cook

OurQuadCities / WHBF-TV (Illinois)

It's a new kind of monster, and a new kind of war movie.

Rated: 3 stars

Aug 23, 2025

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Chris

had extended scenes compared to original release, it was a stunning masterpiece, amazing soundtrack, and a deep story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/23/25

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Carlos

best (2nd best)'Godzilla movie, in my opinion

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/11/25

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Matthew

I love this movie for everything

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/07/25

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Justin

So many different genres trapped into one, Godzilla in the real world. AMAZING STUFF.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/25

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Sean C

Slow burn. Not your typical kaiju movie. Focused heavily on the human aspect.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/12/25

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Andrew Falade

Good movie, decent remake....

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/05/25

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Synopsis

Something has surfaced in Tokyo Bay. As the Prime Minister of Japan pleads with the public to remain calm, a horrific creature of tremendous size makes landfall in the city, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Then it evolves. The government assembles a motley task force to combat the monster when an envoy from the US Department of State delivers a folder of classified documents. On its cover is written "GODZILLA." From visionary directors Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi, SHIN GODZILLA offers a thrilling origin story to one of cinema's greatest creations. Propelled by astounding visual effects and rapid fire dialogue, SHIN GODZILLA is equal parts pulse-pounding action film and venomous political satire, worthy of the franchise's towering history.

Director: Hideaki Anno, Shinji Higuchi
Producer: Yoshihiro Satô, Masaya Shibusawa, Taichi Ueda, Kazutoshi Wadakura
Screenwriter: Hideaki Anno
Distributor: FUNimation
Production Co: Cine Bazar, Toho Company
Rating: PG-13 (Some Creature Violence/Action)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language: Japanese
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 11, 2016, Limited
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Aug 14, 2025
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 19, 2017
Runtime: 2h 0m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1