Gkids Picks Up North American Rights to Shin Godzilla: Full Details Inside

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Gkids has acquired the North American distribution rights to “Shin Godzilla.”

The movie is helmed by Hideaki Anno, famously known for “Neon Genesis Evangelion,” and Shinji Higuchi, recognized for “Shin Ultraman.” The screenplay is penned by Anno, while visual effects are handled by Higuchi. In this film, the Prime Minister of Japan urges tranquility among citizens following a monstrous being’s terrifying arrival in a city, causing devastation and loss. However, the creature undergoes further development. The Japanese government then mobilizes an eclectic group to confront the beast. But just as they prepare, an emissary from the US Department of State hands over confidential files. On their cover is the ominous name: Godzilla.

Kids’ Entertainment will debut the 2016 movie version in cinemas on August 14th, followed by its home release at a later date. The distributor plans to present “Shin Godzilla” in its native Japanese language with English subtitles, featuring restored intertitles and a 4K remaster that has yet to be seen in North America.

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Kids’ Entertainment is set to premiere the 2016 film in theaters on August 14th and will later offer it for home viewing. The distributor intends to showcase “Shin Godzilla” in its original Japanese language with English subtitles, offering restored text cards and a never-before-released 4K remaster exclusive to North America.

David Jesteadt, President of Gkids, commented, “The captivating tale of individuals united in their efforts to prevent impending doom in ‘Shin Godzilla’ is strikingly relevant. Featuring some of the most thrilling action sequences the series has offered, it truly stands as a contemporary masterpiece. We’re proud to help reintroduce this film for American audiences, with an even more impressive presentation.

This is the initial launch by the company of a Godzilla franchise since Toho’s takeover in 2024. “Shin Godzilla” now adds to Gkids’ growing collection of popular Japanese live-action films, following their first nationwide debut of Hideaki Anno’s “Love and Pop.”

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For the first time since Toho’s acquisition in 2024, the company is introducing a Godzilla product. “Shin Godzilla” has been added to Gkids’ expanding roster of classic Japanese live-action movies, following their debut of Hideaki Anno’s “Love and Pop,” which was their first nationwide release.

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Since Toho’s acquisition in 2024, this is the first time the company has offered a Godzilla property. Joining Gkids’ growing library of classic Japanese live-action features, “Shin Godzilla” comes after their initial nationwide release of Hideaki Anno’s “Love and Pop.”

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This is the debut of a Godzilla franchise by the company since they were acquired by Toho in 2024. Gkids has added “Shin Godzilla” to their growing selection of classic Japanese live-action films, following the release of Hideaki Anno’s “Love and Pop,” which was their first nationwide debut.

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Following Toho’s acquisition in 2024, this is the company’s inaugural launch of a Godzilla property. Gkids has recently added “Shin Godzilla” to their growing collection of popular Japanese live-action films, following the release of Hideaki Anno’s “Love and Pop,” which was their first nationwide debut.

In 2016, “Shin Godzilla,” the 29th installment in Toho’s long-running Godzilla series, was unveiled. This marked the first new Godzilla film from Toho since “Godzilla Final Wars” in 2004. The movie offered a modern twist on the classic monster design. It was an enormous success at the box office, earning $79 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Japanese Godzilla film until 2023’s “Godzilla Minus One” surpassed it. “Shin Godzilla” garnered 11 nominations and won 7 awards at the Japan Academy Prizes, including Best Picture and Director of the Year.

Keiji Ota, Toho’s head of Godzilla productions, expressed his excitement: “Following the release of ‘Godzilla Final Wars’ in 2004, ‘Shin Godzilla’ was the first Japanese Godzilla film. In Japan, it sparked a cultural phenomenon and played a vital role in rejuvenating the Godzilla franchise after an eleven-year break. We’re excited to bring this groundbreaking film back to North American cinemas for those who haven’t seen it before. Watching it on the big screen is the best way to truly appreciate the immense, powerful, and terrifying presence of Godzilla.


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2025-06-02 18:20