Godzilla Minus Zero Settles in for a Grounding in 1940s New York

The long-awaited sequel to the 2023 film Godzilla Minus One promises to take the series back to its roots with a return to a more grounded, realistic tone reminiscent of the original 1954 film. Set two years after the events of Minus One, Godzilla Minus Zero follows the Shikishima family as they navigate an entirely new catastrophe in post-war New York City. The trailer does not offer much in terms of concrete plot points or visual effects, but it does hint at a more ominous and less fantastical approach to the Godzilla franchise. As Godzilla takes its place alongside iconic NYC landmarks like Times Square, it’s clear that the film will be taking the series in a different direction – one that blends the original’s sense of realism with the new’s increased emphasis on scale and spectacle.