SDCC 2016: Turns Out SHIN GODZILLA Will Get A Stateside Release!!

The other day we shared with you a trailer and several TV spots for a new, Japanese GODZILLA movie. It has nothing to do with the rebooted American series that began with the 2014 Gareth Edwards film. No, this one- titled SHIN GODZILLA– actually comes from original Godzilla production house Toho. Well, those of you who liked what you saw and were hoping for a stateside release can now rejoice.

Funimation Films has just announced that they’ve purchased the North American distribution rights for SHIN GODZILLA:

“Last night in a surprise announcement to fans at San Diego Comic Con 2016, Funimation® Films announced its acquisition of the live action film “SHIN GODZILLA” from Toho Company, Ltd. The agreement includes theatrical, home entertainment, video on demand and broadcast rights for the upcoming Japanese live action feature film and covers all of the Americas (North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean). Funimation is currently planning to release “SHIN GODZILLA” in theaters in late 2016.

“Funimation is extremely pleased to be working with Toho to bring ‘SHIN GODZILLA’ to audiences across the Americas,” said Gen Fukunaga, CEO and President of Funimation. 

“SHIN GODZILLA” (“Shin Gojira”) is a Japanese tokusatsu kaiju film – a live action science fiction monster movie featuring special effects. It is the 29th Godzilla film produced by Toho. The film is co-directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi. Both directors performed double duties as writer and visual effects director respectively.  Higuchi most recently directed the live action film adaption of “Attack on Titan” (“Shingeki no Kyojin”) which was released in 2015. “SHIN GODZILLA” stars Hiroki Hasegawa andSatomi Ishihara – both alums of the “Attack on Titan” movie – and Yutaka Takenouchi.

“SHIN GODZILLA” represents a brand new chapter in the 62-year history of this iconic science fiction monster,” said Mike DuBoise, EVP and COO of Funimation. “We’re excited to bring audiences this new vision of Godzilla from Toho as reimagined by directors Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi.”

So there you have it, Godzilla-philes. You’ll get to enjoy SHIN GODZILLA right here in the U.S. of A.!

SOURCE: Funimation Films

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