Godzilla Minus Zero‘s runtime has set a record for Toho‘s long-running monster franchise. The length makes director Takashi Yamazaki‘s sequel the longest film produced by Toho’s Godzilla franchise. Why Godzilla Minus Zero’s runtime record is a big dealThe longer runtime gives Takashi Yamazaki more room to continue the story that began in the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. This is the first Godzilla film shot in IMAX format, as Toho continues to attempt expansion after the worldwide success of Godzilla Minus One. Godzilla Minus Zero will be available in Japan on November 3, 2026, before arriving in U.S. theaters on November 6.