Gkids is reporting Shin Godzilla in theaters in the glorious 4K; Look at the trailer!

If you were missing to see Shin Godzilla On the big screen in 2016, this summer has given you a second possibility, and it is bigger, more acute and stronger than ever. I also included a trailer to look below.

GKIDS has officially acquired the North American distribution rights Shin Godzillathe acclaimed Japanese restart directed by Neon Genesis Evangelion Creator Hideaki year AND Shin Ultraman director Shinji Higuchi.

The distributor will trigger the film in US cinemas on August 14, complete with its original Japanese audio, the restored text cards and for the first time in North America, a 4K remaster. A domestic release is also coming.

GKIDS president David Jesteadt He had this to say about the announcement:

“With an incredibly timely story of people who fight to work together to stop the imminent destruction, supported by some of the most explosive action scenes that the franchise has ever seen, Shin Godzilla is a modern masterpiece. We are honored to play a role in bringing the film for American fans, better than ever.”

This marks GKIDS’s first adventure in Godzilla Universe from the acquisition of the franchise by Toho in 2024. The study of the study continues to highlight the essential Japanese cinema, following their theatrical launch at national level of Hideaki year’S Love and pop At the beginning of this year.

Shin Godzilla It is a political thriller, a disaster film and a bold reinvention of Godzilla Mythos. The film follows the Japanese government while climbing to respond to the sudden emergency of a nightmare creature in Tokyo.

While the beast evolves with every new form, also the crisis, increasing into a full -blown bureaucratic and existential nightmare. And then … the United States arrive, with a folder marked only: Godzilla.

I loved this movie, so if you have never seen it, it is definitely worth watching! The film has become a legitimate phenomenon in Japan. Chief Godzilla officer of Toho, Keiji Ota, shared:

“Shin Godzilla marked the first Godzilla film produced by the Japanese from the release of Godzilla Final Wars in 2004. At its release, it became a social phenomenon in Japan, playing a fundamental role in reliving the godzilla franchise after a 12 -year hiatus, and we are excited to report this reference film on the big screen in North America.

“For some, this will be the first time he will experience it – and there is no better way to hear the presence, power and terror of Godzilla than in a theater. Enjoy the film!”

Shin Godzilla He went to gross $ 79 million all over the world, becoming the entrance produced in Japanese with the highest collection in the franchise, a title that held until 2023 Godzilla less one He took the throne. The film was also a critical success, Landing 11 Japan Acadmy Prize nominations and winning seven, including photos and director of the year.

For fans and new longtime arrivals, this re -edition is the perfect opportunity to (re) experiment with a truly wild, fun, intelligent and visceral version of one of the most iconic monsters of cinema.