Godzilla is an active IP for Toho, with new merchandise, a crossover game appearance, and expanded distribution infrastructure in Europe following the acquisition of Anime Limited.
Toho, the company behind Godzilla, has been expanding its global distribution network. In December 2025, Toho acquired UK-based anime distributor Anime Limited from Germany's Plaion Pictures, gaining direct distribution capabilities in the UK and France across theatrical, home video, TV, streaming, and merchandise. Toho also established a European regional headquarters in London, led by its overseas business division Toho Global. The deal followed Toho's acquisition of US distributor GKIDS in October 2024 and the launch of a Singapore-based Asian hub in November 2024. Toho cited the European anime market's estimated value of $4.77 billion in 2024, projected to reach $9.05 billion by 2030, as context for the expansion.
New merchandise continues to be announced. MegaHouse is adding Destoroyah (Perfect Form) from the 1995 film 'Godzilla vs. Destoroyah' to its UA Monsters figure series. The large-scale figure stands approximately 36 cm to the head and 41 cm with wings, with a total width of about 65 cm. It features LED light-up and sound gimmicks that reproduce the Oxygen Destroyer Ray and Variable Slicer attacks. Pre-orders opened June 5, 2026, at 13:00 JST through Premium Bandai, AmiAmi, and other retailers. The figure is priced at 59,180 yen and is scheduled for release in December 2026. Good Smile Company also revealed a Nendoroid of Godzilla (2023) from 'Godzilla Minus One' during its Good Smile Fest 2026 stream on June 4, 2026.
Godzilla appears as collaboration content in the upcoming game Sonic Racing CrossWorlds, announced during the Summer Game Fest 2026 stream on June 6, 2026. No platforms or release timing were given for the collaboration. In other news, Yoshihiro Nishimura, the special effects artist known for his work on Shin Godzilla, died on May 25, 2026, at age 59 after a battle with liver disease. He was in post-production on his upcoming film Geisha War at the time of his death.
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Mintrocket, the developer behind Dave the Diver, announced Godzilla Defense Force: X, a strategy management simulation for smartphones. Players defend cities worldwide using bases and weapons against monsters from the Godzilla franchise. A closed beta test is planned for the second half of 2026, with a full release in 2027.
Atari announced a remaster of Pipeworks' 2002 fighting game Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee, launching November 3 on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2. The remaster features enhanced visuals, quality-of-life improvements, 12 monsters, eight battle locations, local co-op, and new online multiplayer.
Sega announced new collaborations for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds at Summer Games Fest, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Avatar: The Last Airbender in Year One, and Godzilla and Evangelion in Year Two. The game is out now on multiple platforms, and a new indie title, Sonic Pico Park, was also teased.
During the Summer Game Fest 2026 stream on June 6, Sega announced two new Sonic projects. Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will feature collaboration content with Godzilla and Evangelion. Separately, a new action puzzle game titled SONIC PICO PARK was unveiled, a crossover between the Sonic the Hedgehog series and the cooperative puzzle game PICO PARK. SONIC PICO PARK supports 2 to 8 players and shows Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy rendered in pixel art. The game is in development for PC via Steam, with no release date set. It is part of the Sonic the Hedgehog 35th anniversary lineup. No platforms or release timing were given for the Sonic Racing CrossWorlds collaborations either.
Good Smile Company streamed its 'Nendoroid FUNS Good Smile Fest 2026' on June 4, 2026, unveiling a wide range of new Nendoroid figures. The event showcased colored samples and prototypes for numerous upcoming releases. Highlights included a 2.0 version of Mio Akiyama from 'K-On!', Saber in casual wear from 'Fate/stay night', and the Blue-Eyes White Dragon from 'Yu-Gi-Oh!'. Vocaloid characters such as Neru Akita and Haku Yowane also received new Nendoroid forms. Newly announced figures span multiple franchises: from 'Final Fantasy XIV', characters Alphinaud, Yotsuyu, and Emet-Selch were confirmed; from 'Goddess of Victory: NIKKE', Velvet; and from 'Danganronpa 1·2 Reload', Celestia Ludenberg. The 'Super Kaguya-hime!' series added Kaguya, Sakayori Iroha, and Tsukimi Yachiyo. Other reveals included Femto from 'Berserk', Godzilla (2023) from 'Godzilla Minus One', and Magolor from 'Kirby of the Stars'. The 'Nendoroid Surprise' blind-box line will feature sets for 'Blue Archive', 'The Apothecary Diaries', and 'Natsume's Book of Friends'. Pre-orders opened for several items immediately after the stream.
MegaHouse is adding Destoroyah (Perfect Form) from the 1995 film 'Godzilla vs. Destoroyah' to its UA Monsters figure series. The large-scale figure stands approximately 36 cm to the head and 41 cm with wings, with a total width of about 65 cm. It features LED light-up and sound gimmicks that reproduce the Oxygen Destroyer Ray and Variable Slicer attacks. Pre-orders open June 5, 2026, at 13:00 JST through Premium Bandai, AmiAmi, and other retailers. The figure is priced at 59,180 yen and is scheduled for release in December 2026.
Toho, the Japanese entertainment company behind Godzilla Minus One, announced on December 19 that it has acquired all shares of Glasgow-based anime distributor Anime Limited from Germany's Plaion Pictures. The acquisition gives Toho immediate distribution capabilities in the UK and France across theatrical, home video, TV, streaming, and merchandise. Toho will also establish a European regional headquarters in London, led by Toho Global, its overseas business division. Anime Limited founder and managing director Andrew Partridge will join the leadership team of the new European base. In a parallel move, Toho and Plaion Pictures have agreed to a strategic alliance, with Plaion extending Toho's distribution reach into Germany, Italy, and other European markets. The deal follows Toho's acquisition of US distributor GKIDS in October 2024 and the launch of a Singapore-based Asian hub in November 2024. Toho cited the European anime market's estimated value of $4.77 billion in 2024, projected to reach $9.05 billion by 2030, as context for the expansion. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Yoshihiro Nishimura, the Japanese film director and special effects artist known for his work on Shin Godzilla, the live-action Attack on Titan film, and his own cult horror films such as Tokyo Gore Police, died on Monday at age 59 after a battle with liver disease. He was in post-production on his upcoming film Geisha War at the time of his death.