The much-anticipated streaming release of Godzilla Minus One in Japan has stirred excitement among fans worldwide, hinting at a potential arrival on Amazon Prime Video for audiences in the United States.
Originally hitting Japanese theaters in late December 2023, this Kaiju film quickly captured the imagination of viewers and unexpectedly garnered a sizable following in the U.S. The buzz surrounding the movie reached new heights when it secured the prestigious Academy Award for Best Visual Effects, further solidifying its status as a must-watch cinematic spectacle.
Now, after months of anticipation, details have finally emerged regarding the film’s streaming release on a global scale.
When will Godzilla Minus One debut in the US?
Godzilla Minus One is set to unleash its monstrous presence on Amazon Prime Video in Japan starting Monday, May 3, offering audiences the opportunity to experience its awe-inspiring visuals and gripping narrative from the comfort of their homes. However, for fans outside Japan eager to catch the film, accessing it may require the use of a VPN to circumvent geographical restrictions once it becomes available. This presents a tantalizing prospect for viewers worldwide to witness the brilliance of this Academy Award-winning masterpiece online.
For fans in the United States eagerly awaiting the arrival of Godzilla Minus One, the path to its streaming debut may not be as straightforward. While the film is slated for release on Amazon Prime Video in Japan on May 3, viewers in North America could face a potential delay, as indicated by the film’s Blu-ray release in Japan on May 1.
Drawing comparisons to its predecessor, Shin Godzilla, which was released on Blu-ray in the U.S. over four months after its Japanese release, Godzilla Minus One may follow a similar timeline for its Blu-ray debut stateside. This could potentially push its U.S. Blu-ray release to Fall 2024, with digital availability likely to follow in late 2024 or early 2025.
However, predicting the exact digital or streaming release date for Godzilla Minus One in North America remains challenging, as Japanese film distribution tends to be more unpredictable compared to Hollywood productions from major studios.
As of now, Godzilla Minus One has yet to receive a confirmed digital or streaming release date in the United States, leaving fans eagerly awaiting further updates and announcements regarding its availability on their preferred platforms.