Godzilla: God of Destruction

Godzilla: God of Destruction is an upcoming japanese computer animated sci-fi, monster action, Kaiju film. It’s set to be released in the fall of 2025 on Netflix, and it will be the first installment of Godzilla Cinematic Universe.

Synopsis
"“Godzilla is back, once again for more chaos. In the year 2025, Godzilla has been awoken during a nuclear war, which causes chaos around the Pacific Ocean. The Earth came together to find a way to stop him, unknowingly discovering a dark secret about our planet, which was forgotten for hundreds of years...”"-Toho

Introduction
The film begins in the 20th century, when monsters have began awakening years apart from each other. Entities that mankind has forgotten for hundreds of years. However, they were kept secret by governments as attempts to exterminate them as soon as possible. They were successful of doing that, until they awoken the True Apex, which was Godzilla. He attacked and killed other monsters, and also attacked submarines and ships. Two in fact have appeared, one was killed after killing an insect god, but due to it’s scales, it melts away his flesh, in summer of 1995. Leaving only his bone, which were taken by the government. Even then, techonology was unable to identify the remains of the god.

Japanese government thought it was the last of the great beasts. However, it was short lived. in 2005, another Godzilla appeared off the coast of Australia and attacked Sydney, before heading out the sea and heading towards Japan. It attacked several other countries on the way. Shortly after, another monster appears, which name is secretive but it was classified as “Specimen M-9”, which was Saurian like monster. Godzilla and it battle, with him coming on top, not before Japan used their first ever anti-monster weapon, Dimensional Tide. Which was used on Godzilla, and exploded, which assuming killed Godzilla. With the threat now eliminated, East Asia began to rebuild, unaware another king was still alive.

Film

The movie begins in 2015, when Hauro was a teenager, and was about to head out to college. His best friend, Adam, an American who lives in Japan, and him were walking to school. As they all sat down, and talked to their other friends, one of the buildings in the background collapses. Military jeeps were driving near the school, tanks were also seen, fighter jets were heading in the same direction. The large creature bellows a roar, which shakes the entire building. Students, teachers, and staff were forced to leave the school as the creature was heading towards them. Godzilla shoots out his atomic breath which destroys the school in a flash. Hauro was picked up by a soldier and was transported into the jeep. Exhausted, Hauro falls alseep, as Godzilla roars off in the distance.

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Characters
Hauro Serizawa- A soldier and the son of Dr. Serizawa, who was one of the first to encounter Godzilla.

Dr. Serizawa- Hauro’s father, a scientists, who studies prehistoric entities like Godzilla.

Sakura- Hauro’s girlfriend, a soldier as well.

Tobu- A politican, who always opposes Dr. Serizawa.

Monsters
Main article: Godzilla: God of Destruction/List of Monsters

Production Credits
Gina Shina-Director and executive producer

Hauro Itami-Executive producer

Colin Yamaha-Executive producer

During a 2020 interview, Toho confirmed they are doing a cinematic universe focusing on Godzilla kaijus, first starting with a Godzilla film, however they confirmed there would be Godzilla trilogy in the future. Gina Shina an interview when hired as director of the film said this: “I’m happy to work with Toho, I loved Godzilla since I was a child and I can’t wait for this Godzilla Cinematic Universe.”

Music
Shirō Sagisu, who composed Shin Godzilla, was announced to be composing another Godzilla film. Which won best picture in Japan.

Marketing
Main article for Trailers: Godzilla: God of Destruction/Trailers

On August 10, 2024, the very first concept trailer was shown on YouTube. It showed Godzilla’s concept design which was praised. Months after that, the title was revealed to the public, along with a concept poster which shows Godzilla’s footprint with a trilobite on it. In December of that year, the first trailer was out for the film showing more details for the film.

Tv spots soon aired, although they weren’t many. The second trailer would later, and received praise from both fans and critics due to it’s mysterious nature.

Critical Response
Coming soon!

Future
It’s the first installment of the cinematic universe, which would all be connected. During an interview, the director of the film confirmed that there might be a Godzilla sequel, however it will take place after a Rodan or even Mothra solo film.

Trivia

 * This is first installment of Godzilla movies to have Bagan, even though smaller, it’s confirmed to be an average size individual.


 * Desgoji has design inspiration from MireGoji, KiryuGoji, and strangely DougheGoji.