Godzilla Minus One Surges on Netflix Charts
The 2023 Japanese monster film has climbed to the top of JustWatch's daily chart ahead of its sequel's theatrical release.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Science Fiction
Godzilla Minus One, released in 2023 and added to Netflix in June 2024, has taken the top spot on JustWatch's daily chart. Its sequel, Godzilla Minus Zero, is scheduled for theaters on November 6, 2026.
Why it matters
The renewed interest in the 2023 film comes as audiences prepare for the next installment in the franchise. JustWatch's rankings reflect viewer searches, watch-list additions and watched markings on streaming platforms.
Godzilla Minus One carries a 99% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and a 98% user rating, with a 124-minute runtime. Its performance on streaming charts is measured by JustWatch, though the stub does not report viewing hours or box office totals.
The players
Takashi Yamazaki
Takashi Yamazaki is a Japanese filmmaker who directed Godzilla Minus One, a film that has drawn renewed streaming attention.
JustWatch
JustWatch is a streaming search platform that tracks the most-searched and most-watched movies across streaming services.
Netflix
Netflix is a global streaming service that added Godzilla Minus One to its catalog in June 2024.
The details
Godzilla Minus One was directed by Takashi Yamazaki and is set against an attack on Tokyo. Viewers are searching for where to watch it, adding it to watch lists and marking it as watched, which lifts its place on JustWatch's daily rankings.
Timeline
June 2024: Godzilla Minus One added to Netflix.
November 3, 2023: Godzilla Minus One originally released.
November 6, 2026: Godzilla Minus Zero scheduled for theatrical release.
Franchise Legacy
Godzilla Minus One's 99% Rotten Tomatoes score exceeds the 94% score of the original 1954 Godzilla and the 87% score of Shin Godzilla. The sequel's 90% score places it below the 2023 film but still within the range of earlier entries in the franchise.
Godzilla Minus One is available to stream on Netflix, and its renewed chart presence makes it easier to find before the sequel arrives. Viewers planning to see Godzilla Minus Zero in theaters on November 6, 2026 can watch the first film in the meantime.
The takeaway
Watching the 2023 film before its sequel's November 2026 theatrical release gives viewers the context of the franchise's most recent storyline.
What happens next
Godzilla Minus Zero is scheduled for theatrical release on November 6, 2026.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Movieweb.
