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Godzilla's next film, Godzilla Minus Zero (also written Godzilla -0.0), is set for a November 3, 2026 release in Japan and a November 6, 2026 opening in North America, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. A wide merchandise slate tied to the film and to earlier entries is also scheduled through late 2026 and into 2027.
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Godzilla Minus Zero is the immediate focus. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, it is set in 1949 and opens in Japan on November 3, 2026, with North America and the United Kingdom and Ireland on November 6, 2026. Min Tanaka joins the cast as biologist Kanji Murakami, with Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, and Hidetaka Yoshioka returning. The film is advertised as Filmed for IMAX, and Nippon TV's Friday Road Show scheduled two Yamazaki films on consecutive Fridays ahead of the release.
Merchandise for the film is already moving. Bandai Spirits announced an S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla (2026) based on the film's 3D data, with pre-orders opening July 21, 2026 and a November 2026 release. Toho brought a Godzilla -0.0 statue and diorama to Tokyo Toy Show 2026, where the booth also showed DESKTOP MONSTER and SPLASH MONSTER items. A Round One collaboration campaign runs from September 18, 2026 to January 11, 2027. MegaHouse opened a lottery for two Godzilla-1.0 figures, and the Godzilla vs. Digital Monster crossover expanded with a Premium Bandai lottery for a WarGreymon figure and a Plex mini soft vinyl box set.
Older entries keep drawing collectibles. Premium Bandai took pre-orders for a Gigantic Series Godzilla (2001) marking the 25th anniversary of Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, and Good Smile Company scheduled a MODEROID Super Mechagodzilla for March 2027. Takara Tomy Arts lined up two capsule lines for October and November 2026, Aoshima reissued its ACKS MFS-3 Kiryu kit for October 2026, and CCPJAPAN scheduled four animated trilogy figures for December 31, 2026. Some releases carry long delivery windows: a Noriyoshi Ohrai poster statue is priced at 472,890 yen with shipping in January 2028.
Outside the merchandise line, the Visual Effects Society said it will induct Ishiro Honda and Tomoyuki Tanaka into its Hall of Fame on September 4 in Los Angeles. A remastered Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee ships November 3, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 overseas only, with no Japanese release planned.
Key facts
- Next film
- Godzilla Minus Zero, directed by Takashi Yamazaki, opens in Japan on November 3, 2026 and in North America and the United Kingdom and Ireland on November 6, 2026. ↗
- Setting and cast
- The film is set in 1949, two years after the original. Min Tanaka joins as biologist Kanji Murakami, with Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, and Hidetaka Yoshioka returning. ↗
- IMAX
- Godzilla Minus Zero is advertised as Filmed for IMAX, and Toho streamed a 1.43:1 IMAX trailer. ↗
- Film figure
- Bandai Spirits will release the S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla (2026) from the film, about 160mm tall, priced at 14,850 yen, with pre-orders from July 21, 2026 and release in November 2026. ↗
- Toy show booth
- Toho's booth at Tokyo Toy Show 2026 on August 29 and 30 featured a large statue and diorama from Godzilla -0.0 and early merchandise displays. ↗
- Round One campaign
- A Godzilla -0.0 collaboration campaign at ROUND1 stores runs from September 18, 2026 to January 11, 2027, with themed menus, crane game prizes, and a bowling challenge. ↗
- Anniversary figure
- Premium Bandai took pre-orders for the Gigantic Series Godzilla (2001) 25th Anniversary Ver., about 78 cm long and 40 cm tall, priced at 78,100 yen, with shipping planned for October 2026. ↗
- Hall of Fame
- The Visual Effects Society will posthumously induct director Ishiro Honda and producer Tomoyuki Tanaka at the 2026 VES Honors Celebration on September 4 in Los Angeles. ↗
- Game remaster
- The remastered Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee ships November 3, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2 overseas only, with no Japanese release planned. ↗
- Capsule lines
- Takara Tomy Arts will release Katazun Fig. Godzilla in mid-October 2026 and Mugyutto! Godzilla in early November 2026, at 400 yen per play. ↗
Timeline
- Oct 5, 2026 Bandai Opens Lottery For Godzilla Vs. Digital Monster COLOR WarGreymon Figure
- Oct 5, 2026 Clayface Director Cites Tetsuo and Godzilla Minus One as Influences
- Oct 5, 2026 Friday Road Show Slates Two Takashi Yamazaki Films Back to Back
- Oct 3, 2026 Bandai's CAPSULEVERSE Gashapon Line Launches With Gundam And Godzilla
- Oct 1, 2026 Takara Tomy Arts Sets Two Godzilla Gashapon Lines For October And November 2026
- Sep 30, 2026 Yes, That's 472,890 Yen For The 'Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah' Ohrai Statue
- Sep 28, 2026 MegaHouse Opens Lottery for Two Godzilla-1.0 Figures on Premium Bandai
- Sep 21, 2026 Aoshima Reissues ACKS MFS-3 Kiryu Plastic Model
- Sep 17, 2026 Godzilla VS Digital Monster Mini Soft Vinyl Chronicle Opens Pre-Orders At Kadokawa Store
- Sep 16, 2026 Bayonetta Joins 'Sonic Racing CrossWorlds' Year 2 Crossover Lineup
- Sep 8, 2026 Godzilla Minus Zero IMAX Trailer Confirms Same-Week Global Release
- Sep 8, 2026 Nijigen no Mori Sells Original Goods at Kyomaf 2026 Booth
- Sep 4, 2026 Godzilla -0.0 and ROUND1 Collaboration Campaign Runs Through January 2027
- Sep 3, 2026 Bandai Spirits Reissues Ohrai Poster Mechagodzilla With New Coloring
- Sep 2, 2026 Godzilla Remaster Dev: GTA6 Never Part of Release Date Thinking
- Aug 27, 2026 ABSOLUTE ACT Strike Freedom Gundam Debuts at TOKYO Toy Show 2026
- Aug 27, 2026 TOKYO Toy Show 2026 Roundup: Godzilla, One Piece, Pokemon, and More
- Aug 20, 2026 Toho Brings Godzilla Booth to Tokyo Toy Show 2026 With Godzilla-0.0 Statue
- Aug 12, 2026 Gigantic Series Godzilla (2001) 25th Anniversary Figure Opens for Preorder
- Aug 8, 2026 Godzilla Earth and Godzilla Filius Join CCPJAPAN's MSS Sofubi Line
- Aug 8, 2026 Godzilla vs. Hedorah Sofubi Figure Gets Lottery Sale
- Jul 26, 2026 78cm Godzilla (2001) Figure Marks 25th Anniversary of Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
- Jul 26, 2026 Wonder Festival 2026 Summer: X-PLUS and ART STORM Showcase New Figures
- Jul 17, 2026 Godzilla (2026) from Godzilla -0.0 Joins S.H.MonsterArts Line
- Jul 14, 2026 Super Mechagodzilla Gets MODEROID Plastic Model Kit
- Jul 12, 2026 Visual Effects Society Inducts Godzilla's Ishirō Honda, Tomoyuki Tanaka Into Hall of Fame
- Jul 11, 2026 S.H.MonsterArts Evangelion Unit-01 'G' Awakened Form Pre-Orders Open
- Jul 11, 2026 Godzilla Minus Zero Teaser Reveals New Cast, IMAX Filming, Global Release
- Jul 8, 2026 Godzilla -0.0 Special News Video Premieres July 9
- Jul 7, 2026 Godzilla vs. Biollante Gets a World in Your Pocket Playset
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- game · July 25, 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-29
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- newly announced addition to Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Year 2 crossover lineup (Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Year 2) · 2026-09-16
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- pop-up shop GODZILLA STATION at JR Kyoto Station from June 26 to July 5, 2026 · 2026-06-20
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- upcoming film Godzilla Zero Zero directed by Takashi Yamazaki releasing in November 2026 · 2026-06-20
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16h ago
Sega launched Season 2 of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds on October 10, adding Duel Mode, a one-on-one format played online and offline, plus the Grand Master Plate gadget upgrade and 15 new gadgets. Bayonetta and Aigis join as racers, unlocked by beating them in Rival Duel. Collaboration DLC runs from November through next December, starting with the Godzilla Pack on November 4 at 660 yen.
19h ago
Premium Bandai is taking preorders for a Legacy Art statue of Noriyoshi Ohrai's poster art for Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, the 1991 Heisei entry. The piece stands about 82 cm tall, sets Godzilla's dark blue-gray against King Ghidorah's gold, and lights the gravity beams and missile emissions with LED units. Swappable heads cover the poster art and film suit versions. It costs 472,890 yen, orders close October 28, and shipping is set for January 2028.
2d ago
At an IMAX revival screening of Godzilla-1.0 at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya on the 8th, director Takashi Yamazaki said the film opened all kinds of doors for him and recalled Mio Tanaka emerging from the new film so worn out he thought he might collapse. Tanaka, who plays Tatsuo Hotta, said he cried after watching it. Godzilla-0.0 releases in less than a month.
2d ago
Arc System Works released the packaged version of Dave the Diver Complete Edition for PS5 on October 8, 2026, priced at 6,380 yen. The edition collects the additional content distributed so far, including the DREDGE and Godzilla collaborations, Ichiban's Holiday with Like a Dragon's Ichiban Kasuga, a GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- rhythm game, limited weapons, and the latest content In the Jungle.
4d ago
Hasegawa has published its shipping schedule for January 2027, covering 20 plastic model kits and two resin figure kits. The plastic lineup includes a 1/72 F/A-18C Hornet in Queen Squadron markings from ACE COMBAT 8, a 1/72 VF-1D Valkyrie, and a 1/72 Type 2 Large Flying Boat (Kai) from Godzilla-0.0. The resin kits are a 1/12 Chizuru Minamihara from Chodenji Robo Combattler V and a 1/12 Bikini Armor mery. Ship dates run across January 8 to 29.
4d ago
Kaiyodo is taking pre-orders for an ARTPLA SCULPTURE WORKS plastic model kit of Mechagodzilla, based on the robot monster's appearance in the 1975 film Terror of Mechagodzilla. Sculptor Taro Murai built the piece around Mechagodzilla's attack on Yokosuka, and the kit ships with a diorama base of destroyed buildings and rubble. It is scheduled for release in January 2027 at 9,900 yen.
5d ago
Premium Bandai opened pre-orders on September 30 for a Legacy Art statue of Noriyoshi Ohrai's poster art for Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah, the 1991 Heisei film. The piece stands about 82cm tall and costs 472,890 yen including tax. LEDs light the gravity beams and missile fire. Orders close October 28 at 23:00, with shipping scheduled for January 2028.
5d ago
Good Smile Company opened preorders on Amazon.co.jp for a Nendoroid of Godzilla's second form from the 2016 film Shin Godzilla, listed as "Shin Godzilla Nendoroid Godzilla (2016) 2nd Form." The painted, posable, non-scale figure measures about 160mm and ships with a dedicated stand. Sculpting is credited to Nendoron. The jaw opens and closes, and the figure can be posed standing, with a bodily fluid effect among the optional parts. Amazon.co.jp lists the figure at 7,110 yen including tax, with a scheduled release date of February 28, 2027. Dengeki Hobby Web noted the article's contents reflect the page as of October 5, 2026, and warned that stock and prices may shift. The Godzilla design carries Toho's trademark and copyright notice.
5d ago
Premium Bandai takes lottery applications for the Toho Daikaiju WarGreymon: "G" Erosion Mode figure from the Godzilla vs. Digital Monster COLOR collaboration from Friday, October 9, 2026 at 12:00 to Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 23:00. Winners are announced in late October 2026, with shipping planned for December 2026. The figure is about 26 cm tall, distributed by PLEX, and priced at 37,400 yen including tax. A DefoReal version opens second pre-orders on Monday, October 5, 2026.
5d ago
James Watkins, director of DC Studios' Clayface, said in a remote interview that Tetsuo and Godzilla Minus One shaped the film. He named David Cronenberg's The Fly as a model for the transformation story. The film stars Tom Rhys Harries as an actor whose face is ruined and who turns to a forbidden mud-based treatment. It opens in Japan on October 30.
5d ago
Nippon TV's Friday Road Show will air two Takashi Yamazaki films on consecutive Fridays, tied to the November 3 release of his latest film, Godzilla -0.0. ALWAYS: Sunset on Third Street (2005) runs October 23, 9:00 PM to 10:54 PM. Godzilla Minus One (2023) runs October 30, 9:00 PM to 11:34 PM, with a 40-minute extension and the main feature uncut.
6d ago
Bandai will release a new gashapon figure brand called CAPSULEVERSE in the fifth week of October 2026, starting with two sets priced at 800 yen per play. The first set, CAPSULEVERSE Mobile Suit Gundam 01, has four types: the Gundam, Char's Custom Zaku II, Amuro Ray, and Char Aznable. The second set, CAPSULEVERSE Godzilla, also has four types: Godzilla (1974), Mechagodzilla (1974), Godzilla (1954), and Godzilla (2023). Each figure comes with a relief-style background that shows the world of its work, and the figure stands against that backdrop. Placing two figures from the same set back to back lets their battles cross over inside the capsule. Bandai has not yet announced further sets beyond these two. Both sets are scheduled for the same release window.
Oct 1
Takara Tomy Arts will release two Godzilla capsule toy lines in consecutive months. Katazun Fig. Godzilla ships mid-October 2026 with four figures: Godzilla (1984), Mechagodzilla (1974), Gigan (1972), and Hedorah (1971). Mugyutto! Godzilla follows in early November 2026 with Godzilla (1974), Gigan (1972), Hedorah (1971), and Mothra Larva (1961). Each play costs 400 yen including tax.
Sep 30
Legacy Art is turning Noriyoshi Ohrai's poster art for 'Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah' into a painted statue roughly 82cm tall and about 31.52kg, priced at 472,890 yen with a flat 15,000 yen shipping fee. Pre-orders open at noon on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 through the Marpy Garage Online Store on Premium Bandai, with shipping set for January 2028 rather than 2027.
Sep 28
Premium Bandai is taking lottery applications until 11:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 for two MegaHouse UA Monsters Godzilla (2023) figures tied to the 2023 film Godzilla-1.0, both about 300mm tall. The Operation Sea God Image Color Ver. is 32,780 yen; the Ginza Assault Image Color Ver., 44,000 yen, adds a base with LED light-up and sound gimmicks. Winners are announced in mid-October 2026, with shipping scheduled for October 2026.
Sep 21
Aoshima is re-releasing its ACKS MFS-3 Kiryu plastic model, the version of the super weapon from Godzilla × Mechagodzilla. The kit is supervised by designer Shinji Nishikawa and stands about 24 cm tall. It includes opening and closing mouth parts, Absolute Zero, leg verniers, arm unit knives, replacement gun barrels, interchangeable hands and clear red eye parts for the rampage state. Preorders are open at AmiAmi and AmiAmi Yahoo! Store, with a planned October 2026 release.
Sep 17
Plex's "Godzilla VS Digital Monster Mini Soft Vinyl Chronicle" is now accepting pre-orders at the Kadokawa Store, priced at 3,960 yen including tax. The lineup has six types, including a newly sculpted "WarGreymon: 'G' Erosion Mode" in which Godzilla (1999) G Cells erode WarGreymon. Each box contains six pieces; pre-orders are scheduled to close September 28, 2026, with shipping in early December 2026.
Sep 16
Sega's new trailer for Year 2 of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds confirms Bayonetta as a newly announced addition alongside Godzilla and Neon Genesis Evangelion. The Year Two showcase will detail more during the Sonic Racing CrossWorlds World Championship Finals livestream on Twitch and YouTube on October 9. Year Two also adds new worlds. Avatar: The Last Airbender arrives in October as part of Year One.
Sep 8
TOHO streamed a new 1.43:1 IMAX trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to Godzilla Minus One directed by Takashi Yamazaki. The film is set in 1949, two years after the original. It opens in Japan on November 3 and in North America on November 6, the first time a Japan-produced Godzilla film opens in both regions the same week. It is also the first Japanese film to qualify for the "Filmed for IMAX" label.
Sep 8
Nijigen no Mori, the anime park on Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, will sell original goods at its booth at Kyoto International Manga Anime Fair (Kyomaf) 2026, held September 19-20 at Miyako Messe and ROHM Theatre Kyoto. The lineup covers Godzilla Interception Operation, Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park, NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobi Village, and Dragon Quest Island, plus goods from the limited-time Attack on Titan TV anime collaboration event.
Sep 4
Round One Japan will run a Godzilla -0.0 collaboration campaign at ROUND1 stores from September 18, 2026 to January 11, 2027. The campaign spans bowling, karaoke, and amusement venues, with themed menus, collaboration packs, crane game prizes, a bowling score registration challenge, and an SNS giveaway. The campaign site and store participation vary by location. The collaboration begins at ROUND1 stores on September 4, 2026.
Sep 3
Bandai Spirits will reissue the Chogokin Tamashii Mix Mechagodzilla (Noriyoshi Ohrai Poster Ver.) with new coloring, changing the subdued silver to a bluish glossy silver. The company also announced the S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla (Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla Poster Coloring Ver.) -Movie Graphic Plus- figure. Reservations open September 3, 2026.
Sep 2
The remastered Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee ships November 3, 2026 for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2, overseas only. Senior designer Simon Strange told IGN that GTA6 was never part of the thinking when the team chose the date, and that Godzilla fans will buy the game whenever it releases. November 3 is Toho's designated Godzilla's birthday, tied to the first film's opening. No Japanese release is planned.
Aug 27
Bandai Spirits is launching a new Gundam figure brand called ABSOLUTE ACT, built around the ABSOLUTE ACTION SYSTEM for articulation. The first entry is the Strike Freedom Gundam from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY, which received its world first display at TOKYO Toy Show 2026, running from August 27 to August 30, 2026. The approximately 185mm tall ABS/PVC figure features movable mechanisms in the neck, shoulders, and waist, plus a waist rail mechanism and shoulder pull-out mechanism for dynamic posing. It includes a high-energy beam rifle, two beam sabers, a connected saber handle, two beam shields, interchangeable wrist parts, and a base with a bendable support rod. Reservations begin August 27, 2026, at general retail stores, with release scheduled for March 2027 at 16,500 yen including tax. TOKYO Toy Show 2026's first two days are trade-only, with public access on August 29 and 30. The show also featured other Gundam items at the Bandai Spirits booth, including Gundam Miximize Gundam Zero and HG 1/144 Gundam Zero.
Aug 27
Dengeki Hobby Web's TOKYO Toy Show 2026 breaking reports covered a wide range of first-time displays and new items across multiple manufacturer booths. Studio Sota showed its official mascot character "Bani Pockle" collection figure (tentative) for the first time, alongside a miniature tooth model, "Ketsurikuko -Arachne- Rebirth," and more. Toho's Godzilla booth featured new items centered on 'Godzilla -0.0', including five new DESKTOP MONSTER series figures and SPLASH MONSTER items. MegaHouse displayed Godzilla Petit Rama DX and One Piece Petit Rama figures, plus "Tobimasu" from Dragon Ball and Jujutsu Kaisen. Hot Toys unveiled its original brand Lab C's new "UFO" and "Bubble B" items, along with a voice-functioning Stitch puppet. HAPPINET showed an RC Godzilla with moving parts and smoke-blowing gimmick, a JGSDF Type 10 tank, and "Gulliver Adventure." Kawada featured nanoblock sets for Pokemon, Moomin, Tamagotchi, and Evangelion. SOOTANG HOBBY displayed Wuthering Waves figures for Japan and keycaps with Sanrio and Harry Potter designs. Re-Ment showed miniature figures collaborating with Pokemon, Sanrio, Animal Crossing, and Kura Sushi.
Aug 20
Toho will host a Godzilla-themed booth at Tokyo Toy Show 2026, held August 29-30 at Tokyo Big Sight. The booth features a large statue and diorama from the upcoming film Godzilla-0.0, early displays of original merchandise, a Chibi Godzilla greeting for middle school students and younger, and giveaways tied to Toho's official membership service.
Aug 12
Premium Bandai is accepting preorders for the Gigantic Series Godzilla (2001) 25th Anniversary Ver., a large figure measuring about 78 cm in length and 40 cm in height. It commemorates the 25th anniversary of the film Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack. The figure features battle damage paint and is priced at 78,100 yen. Preorders close on August 16 at 23:00, with shipping planned for October 2026.
Aug 8
CCPJAPAN is releasing four soft vinyl figures from the animated Godzilla trilogy through Amazon Japan, with preorders now open. The lineup includes Godzilla Earth and Godzilla Filius, each in standard and scene-inspired color variants. All figures stand about 13 cm tall and are scheduled for release on December 31, 2026.
Aug 8
Premium Bandai will run a lottery sale for the sofubi figure GVA Hedorah (1971) Landing Period yellow sludge, based on the 1971 film Godzilla vs. Hedorah. Applications open July 27 and close August 16. The figure stands about 15.5 cm tall, costs 25,000 yen, and ships in September 2026.
Jul 26
Premium Bandai has opened reservations for the "Gigantic Series Godzilla (2001) 25th Anniversary Ver.," a large-scale figure commemorating the 25th anniversary of the 2001 film "Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack." The figure measures approximately 78cm in total length and 40cm in total height. It features cloudy white eyes, a full-body sculpt, and added dirt paint and battle scars inspired by the film's fight scenes. The price is 78,100 yen (tax included). Reservations are open until 23:00 on August 16, 2026, or until the preparation quantity is reached. Shipping is scheduled for October 2026. Separately, Bandai Spirits revealed the full lineup for "Ichiban Kuji Godzilla: The Most Terrifying Monster King Chronicles," which includes a Godzilla (2001) Owakudani Appearance ver. figure as the A prize, sculpted by Yuji Sakai. The lottery also features Battra (Larva) and Godzilla Junior figures, plus a Last One prize of a Godzilla (2001) Night Battle SOFVICS Heat Ray Emission ver. The Ichiban Kuji launches from July 25, 2026, at Ministop, Daily Yamazaki, and other outlets, at 900 yen per draw.
Jul 26
At Wonder Festival 2026 Summer, held on July 26, 2026, multiple figure manufacturers displayed upcoming releases. X-PLUS showed the second installment of the "Sakai Yuji Best Works Selection Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah Poster Version," a sofubi figure of Beast King Klebatess from "Klebatess - The Beast King, the Baby, and the Corpse Hero," and the "Toho 30cm Series" Godzilla (Godzilla Galaxy Odyssey) and Space Godzilla. Also at X-PLUS: "Gigantic Series" Return of Ultraman Spacium Beam Pose, "Great Monster Series" Plastic Monster Gokinezura, Foam Monster Grotes Alien, and the in-production "KOF XV" Shermie 1/6 Scale Statue. ART STORM / FEWTURE MODELS displayed sofubi figures from "The Return of Ultraman" and "Ultraman Nexus," as well as Godzilla (2001), SpaceGodzilla, and Anguirus from the "Godzilla" series. They also showed sofubi figures of Mothra and the Demon Beast King Klevates, and a statue of Shermie from "KOF XV."
Jul 17
BANDAI SPIRITS has announced the S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla (2026) figure from the upcoming film Godzilla -0.0 (Godzilla Minus Zero). The figure is based on the 3D data used in the film and is produced by Yuji Sakai, who handled the prototype, coloring, and sculpting. Mitsuhiko Hosokawa designed the articulation mechanism, allowing for dynamic poses. The figure stands approximately 160mm tall, made of PVC and ABS, and includes the main body only. Pre-orders open at general retailers on July 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM, with a release scheduled for November 2026. The price is 14,850 yen (tax included). The film Godzilla -0.0 is set to premiere on November 3, 2026, making the figure available ahead of the movie's release. This announcement gives collectors a chance to secure the figure months before the film hits theaters.
Jul 14
Good Smile Company's MODEROID series is releasing an assembly plastic model of Super Mechagodzilla from the 1991 film Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla. The set includes both Mechagodzilla and Garuda units that combine to form the full Super Mechagodzilla. Scheduled for March 2027, the kit features articulated joints, interchangeable hands, and a combination of molded colors and decals. Price is 11,000 yen.
Jul 12
The Visual Effects Society will posthumously induct Godzilla director Ishirō Honda and producer Tomoyuki Tanaka into its Hall of Fame at the 2026 VES Honors Celebration on September 4 in Los Angeles. Honda directed the 1954 Godzilla and eight total films in the series, while Tanaka produced the original and many Akira Kurosawa films.
Jul 11
Bandai Spirits' S.H.MonsterArts line is releasing a figure of Evangelion Unit-01 'G' Awakened Form from the Godzilla vs. Evangelion collaboration. Pre-orders start July 10, 2026, at the Tamashii Web Shop for 17,600 yen, with shipment in December 2026. The figure features new molds, Godzilla-inspired dorsal fins and tail, and a radioactive heat ray effect part.
Jul 11
TOHO and Anime Limited have announced Godzilla Minus Zero, the sequel to Takashi Yamazaki's Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. A new teaser trailer and poster were released on July 9, 2026, confirming that Min Tanaka joins the cast as biologist Kanji Murakami. Returning cast members include Ryūnosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, and Hidetaka Yoshioka from the first film. The film is the first Japanese production to be advertised as 'Filmed for IMAX.' It will open in Japan on November 3, 2026, which is Godzilla Day, commemorating the original 1954 film's release. The same week, it will open in North America on November 6, and in the United Kingdom and Ireland on November 6 as well, distributed by Anime Limited. This marks the first time a Japan-produced Godzilla film will open near-simultaneously in Japan and major Western markets. Yamazaki returns as director, screenwriter, and VFX supervisor, with Naoki Satō composing the music. Production is underway at TOHO Studios with ROBOT and Shirogumi.
Jul 8
The official X account for 'Godzilla -0.0' (Godzilla Minus Zero) announced a 30-second special news video will premiere on YouTube at 22:55 JST on July 9. The film, directed by Takashi Yamazaki, is the 31st live-action Godzilla movie, set in 1949 Japan. Ryunosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe reprise their roles. The film releases nationwide November 3.
Jul 7
PeariA and Kotobukiya are releasing a World in Your Pocket playset for Godzilla vs. Biollante in December 2026. The set includes a Godzilla head and a Biollante head that open to reveal action figures, diorama scenery, and multiple interactive features such as atomic breath effects, a separable Super X2, and light-up potential difference generators. The playset revives the 90s-style toy format.
Jul 6
FrogTree's "Type 3 Kiryu" art sofubi model, part of the Godzilla Vinyl Art project, opens for pre-order on Premium Bandai on July 7, 2026. The 27 cm PVC figure reimagines the anti-Godzilla weapon with Japanese warrior and armor motifs, priced at 38,000 yen.
Jul 3
Premium Bandai opens pre-orders July 3 for a metallic repaint of the Deforeal Evangelion Unit-02 Beast "G" Mode figure, a Godzilla vs. Evangelion crossover piece depicting Unit-02 eroded by G-cells. The 17cm PVC figure costs 16,500 yen and ships in September 2026.
Jun 30
Bandai Spirits announced S.H.MonsterArts figures of Godzilla (2003) and Type-3 Kiryu from the 2003 film Godzilla x Mothra x Mechagodzilla: Tokyo SOS. The Godzilla figure, sculpted by Yuji Sakai, stands 155mm tall and releases in December 2026 for 12,100 yen. The Type-3 Kiryu figure, which can swap between Heavy Armed and High Mobility types, uses die-cast parts and releases in January 2027 for 19,800 yen. Pre-orders open July 1, 2026.
Jun 29
BANDAI SPIRITS has revealed the full lineup for its upcoming Ichiban Kuji lottery, featuring Godzilla (2001) Owakudani Appearance Ver. and Battra (Larva) SOFVICS figures, charm collections, head magnets, and a Last One Prize Godzilla Night Battle variant. In-store sales start July 25, 2026, with online sales following July 27.
Jun 27
Prime 1 Studio held a new product exhibition in Tokyo in June 2026, displaying statue figures announced during the online event NEXT LEVEL SHOWCASE XVIII. The exhibition featured statues from Godzilla Minus One, including Godzilla vs. Shinsei Maru; the theatrical Chainsaw Man - Reze Arc, with figures of Chainsaw Man & Beam and Reze/Bomb; and Overlord. Masters of the Universe statues of He-Man and Skeletor were shown, alongside The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers Treebeard with Merry & Pippin. Items from Aliens and Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen were also on display. A separate part of the exhibition focused on Berserk, unveiling statues of Guts, Griffith, Zodd, Slan, and the Sea God's Whore. The exhibition was held at a location in Tokyo, and Dengeki Hobby Web published photo reports covering the new items.
Jun 24
To mark the 10th anniversary of the film 'Shin Godzilla', Premium Bandai is reissuing the DefoReal Godzilla (2016) Awakening Light Ver. figure. Pre-orders open June 24, 2026, at 12:00 JST. The 14 cm figure features a lighting gimmick for the mouth, neck, dorsal fins, tail fins, and tail tip. It uses the same mold as the 2019 release. Price is 17,600 yen, shipping in September 2026.
Jun 24
Bandai Spirits is re-releasing the S.H.MonsterArts Biollante figure from Godzilla vs. Biollante as the Wakasa Bay Decisive Battle Ver. Pre-orders open June 25, 2026, at the Tamashii Web Shop. The figure is sculpted by Fuyuki Shinada, who created the original filming suit. It features a poster-based color scheme with brush-painted highlights, glossy water-soaked effects, and a light-up gimmick with red and orange modes. Price is 33,000 yen, shipping in December 2026.
Jun 20
The Godzilla series pop-up shop GODZILLA STATION will be held at JR Kyoto Station from June 26 to July 5, 2026. It marks the first time the event, previously held mainly in Kanto and eastern Japan, takes place in the Kansai region. The shop will offer limited-edition figures, apparel, and miscellaneous goods from manufacturers including CCPJAPAN, PLEX, and Newwell.
Jun 17
Aoshima Bunka Kyozai is releasing a plastic model of Destoroyah Complete Body from 'Godzilla vs. Destoroyah' under its PLAfig series. The model stands 17 cm tall, is sculpted by RYO Nendo Seijin, and features a fixed pose. An Aoshima Online Shop limited edition includes two Destoroyah Juvenile figures. Orders open June 24, 2026, with a November 2026 release.
Jun 12
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.
Jun 7
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.
Jun 6
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.