Yamazaki Undecided on Third Godzilla Film
The director of Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla Minus Zero says he has not decided whether to return to the kaiju franchise.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Science Fiction
Takashi Yamazaki is undecided about directing a third Godzilla movie, he told The Hollywood Reporter. Godzilla Minus Zero, which he wrote and directed, has opened wide in American theaters, including IMAX, after receiving awards recognition for drama and special effects.
Why it matters
The director's uncertainty leaves the future of the franchise's recent run open at a time when its films are drawing critical and awards attention in the United States. Yamazaki's next project, the English-language mecha film Grandgear, is already in development with producer J.J. Abrams.
Chris Bumbray gave Godzilla Minus Zero a 9/10 review on JoBlo, and the film has opened wide in American theaters including IMAX. Yamazaki has not yet said whether he will return for a third entry in the franchise.
The players
Takashi Yamazaki
Japanese filmmaker who wrote and directed Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla Minus Zero and is developing the English-language mecha film Grandgear.
J.J. Abrams
American filmmaker and producer best known for Star Trek, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and Lost, who is producing Yamazaki's upcoming film Grandgear.
The details
Yamazaki was asked about returning to the kaiju franchise by The Hollywood Reporter and said he has not made a decision. He wrote the script for Godzilla Minus Zero, and both recent entries have received awards recognition for drama and special effects.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: The Hollywood Reporter article reports Yamazaki's undecided status on a third Godzilla film.
Industry Dynamics
The question of a third film extends the Minus-series run that began with Godzilla Minus One and earned awards recognition for drama and special effects. Yamazaki's shift toward English-language projects like Grandgear, backed by J.J. Abrams, reflects a broader pattern of Japanese filmmakers working with Hollywood producers.
Godzilla Minus Zero is currently playing in American theaters, including IMAX screens. No release date or platform has been announced for Grandgear, and no decision has been made on a third Godzilla film.
The takeaway
Fans of the franchise can watch Godzilla Minus Zero in theaters now, while the question of a third entry remains open. Following Yamazaki's work on Grandgear will show whether his next major project continues the kaiju series or moves in a new direction.
Further reading
Explore more Science Fiction coverage on Wisevoter for context on the Godzilla franchise and related kaiju films.
Source note: This article includes information reported by JoBlo's Movie Emporium.
