There isn't one single "Godzilla 3," as it depends on the series, but in the Legendary MonsterVerse, the third film after Godzilla (2014) and Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) was Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), and the next installment is tentatively titled Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, planned for 2027. In the classic Japanese series, the third film was King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962).
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The sequel to Godzilla Minus One, reportedly titled Godzilla Minus Zero, is confirmed as a direct follow-up from Toho with Takashi Yamazaki returning to direct and write. Filming is expected to begin in August 2025, and the film is eyeing a late 2026 theatrical release window.
The name Godzilla is a romanization of the original Japanese name Gojira (ゴジラ)—which is a combination of two Japanese words: gorira (ゴリラ), "gorilla", and kujira (クジラ), "whale". The word alludes to the size, power and aquatic origin of Godzilla.
Shōwa era (1967–1969)
In his debut film, Son of Godzilla, Minilla was born on Sollgel Island, when his egg was prematurely cracked open by a group of mutant giant mantises called Kamacuras.
Godzilla (ゴジラ, Gojira?), also dubbed Titanus Gojira, is a giant reptilian Titan created by Legendary Pictures and is one of the two main protagonists (alongside Kong) of the MonsterVerse, first appearing in the 2014 film, Godzilla.
King Ghidorah is probably the most popular of all the Godzilla villains, and he could also be considered the most powerful. Modeled after the legend of Yamata no Orochi, this gigantic triple threat was one of the greatest feats of the Toho special effects team.
TOHO and GKIDS have officially locked in theatrical dates for Godzilla Minus Zero. The new film will open in Japan on November 3, 2026, with a wide North American release following just days later on November 6, marking a rare near-simultaneous rollout for a Japan-produced Godzilla feature.
TriStar originally planned to produce a trilogy, and Tab Murphy was commissioned by Emmerich and Devlin to write a story treatment for Godzilla 2. However, the sequels were cancelled due to the 1998 film's poor reception and TriStar let their remake/sequel rights expire on May 20, 2003.
Godzilla x Kong: Supernova is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 26, 2027, in IMAX.
San is also given the nickname "Kevin", which likely refers to how he is easily distracted. This has become a joke amongst the Godzilla fanbase and a source of numerous memes.
The problem is that despite the interesting risks it takes, Minus One still collides head-on into the two most hoary of Godzilla stumbling blocks: poor characterization of human leads, and, tragically, just not enough of the King of Monsters himself.
The commentary on the film, they said that they sculpted female genitals on the monster which can be seen in one of the close up shots. They even said they had to blur and patch up the details so it wasn't as obvious. So they technically did make Godzilla 1998 female but they call it male in film.
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Godzilla (/ɡɒdˈzɪlə/ ɡod-ZIL-ə) is a monster, or kaiju, that debuted in the eponymous 1954 film, directed and co-written by Ishirō Honda.
Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, also known by the working title of "Zeus" is the sequel to the 2024 Legendary Pictures film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and will be the sixth entry in the MonsterVerse. It will be written by David Callaham and directed by Grant Sputore. It will release on March 26, 2027.
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The Skar King was a primate Titan in the MonsterVerse created by Legendary Pictures who was introduced as the primary antagonist of the 2024 film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Anguirus was reintroduced in Destroy All Monsters as an ally and best friend of Godzilla living with him on Monsterland, a role that Anguirus maintained throughout Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972), Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973), and Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974).
Godzilla recovers and uses Mothra's power to unleash a series of thermonuclear pulses that obliterate Ghidorah, piece by piece. In a post-credits scene, Jonah and his men are shown Ghidorah's previously severed head from a fisherman in Mexico.
In the MonsterVerse, Godzilla is traditionally depicted as male. This portrayal includes the recent release, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. The MonsterVerse focuses on Godzilla's role as a powerful, destructive force without emphasizing gender-specific traits.
A navy ship takes Ogata and Serizawa to plant the device in Tokyo Bay. After finding Godzilla, Serizawa activates the device and cuts off his air supply, taking the secret of the Oxygen Destroyer to his grave. The Oxygen Destroyer successfully kills Godzilla and disintegrates its body; many mourn Serizawa's death.
There are a few different stories as to where the name came from. It seems to have been made by combining two Japanese words - gorira, meaning 'gorilla,' and kujira, meaning 'whale,' to make the Japanese name 'Gojira. ' In English, this name is written 'Godzilla.