Shin Godzilla Black and White Edition Gets First Theatrical Release in the United States

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For the very first time, the monochrome adaptation of “Shin Godzilla” will be screened in U.S. theaters.

In simpler terms, Shin Godzilla is a 2016 Japanese monster movie that was directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi. This film, the 31st installment in the extensive Godzilla series, was produced jointly by Toho Pictures and Cine Bazar. In this movie, Hiroki Hasegawa portrays Rando Yaguchi, Yutaka Takenouchi plays Hideki Akasaka, and Satomi Ishihara assumes the role of Kayoko Anne Patterson.

In 2023, for Godzilla’s 70th anniversary, a black-and-white version of Shin Godzilla, titled Shin Godzilla: ORTHOchromatic, was shown in Japanese theaters, but it didn’t make its way to US cinemas. However, starting this month, GKIDS is offering American viewers a chance to watch it on the big screen.

When is the black and white edition of Shin Godzilla coming to United States theaters?

In August 2025, a special monochrome version of Shin Godzilla is set for exclusive screenings in U.S. cinemas on the 31st. It will be presented in its native Japanese language, accompanied by English subtitles.

Catch a glimpse of the latest trailer and poster for the upcoming movie, Shin Godzilla. Here is where you can preview it before its theater debut!

A mysterious entity emerges in Tokyo Bay, causing panic among the population. As the Japanese Prime Minister urges calm, a monstrous creature, colossal in size, comes ashore and wreaks havoc in the city, leaving destruction and death in its path. The creature then seems to undergo change. To tackle this monster, the government gathers an eclectic group of individuals. In the midst of this, a representative from the United States Department of State presents confidential files. On these files is written ‘GODZILLA.’

Directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi, Shin Godzilla delivers an exciting backstory for one of cinema’s most iconic monsters. With stunning visual effects and swift dialogue, Shin Godzilla seamlessly blends suspenseful action with biting political satire, upholding the legacy of the legendary franchise.

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2025-08-20 22:18