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Final trailer reveals King Ghidorah as Godzilla’s new foe in sequel
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The final trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero reveals King Ghidorah as Godzilla’s new enemy, setting up a clash between two of the franchise’s most famous monsters. The film is now receiving a wide release in the US, following the success of its predecessor, Godzilla Minus One.
Set in Japan in 1949, the sequel follows former pilot Kōichi Shikishima, his wife Noriko and their daughter Akiko, two years after the events of the previous film. Ghidorah first appeared in 1964 and is known for flying, firing lightning and attacking with its three necks. Minus Zero set a record for the biggest opening day for a live-action film in Japan and has a 90% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, compared with 99% for Minus One.
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In short
- King Ghidorah appears as Godzilla’s new foe.
- The sequel is set two years after *Godzilla Minus One*.
- It set a record for a live-action film’s opening day in Japan.
How this story developed
- 19 hours ago The film’s 90% Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score was reported alongside Ghidorah’s three-headed design and powers of flight and lightning, while Godzilla Minus One had scored 99%.
- 1 day ago The trailer’s Ghidorah reveal was set against a 1949 story following former pilot Kōichi Shikishima, his wife Noriko and their daughter Akiko, two years after Godzilla Minus One.
- 1 day ago Toho confirmed that the US release begins today and that the sequel opened in Japan on 3 November with a record-setting day for a live-action film.
- 1 day ago The final trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero showed King Ghidorah returning as Godzilla’s adversary, ahead of the film’s wide US release.
Explained simply
Godzilla is a giant creature at the centre of a long-running Japanese film series. King Ghidorah, introduced in 1964, is one of his best-known opponents: a three-headed flying monster associated with lightning attacks.
Godzilla Minus Zero is set in 1949, two years after Godzilla Minus One. It follows former pilot Kōichi Shikishima, his wife Noriko and their daughter Akiko, placing the family’s story within the wider conflict between Godzilla and other monsters.
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Originally published by Polygon as “‘Godzilla Minus Zero’s Final Trailer Reveals Legendary Monster Villain”.