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Source: Toho press release
On November 3, 1954 director Ishirō Honda and special effects master Eiji Tsuburaya's vision for movie monsters changed cinema forever as GODZILLA opened in theaters. On November 3, 2023, we join our fellow fans and proud partners in recognizing the indomitable 69-year influence of the King of the Monsters with the biggest Godzilla Day yet.
Here's how to join the celebration:
Movies and Streaming
GODZILLA MINUS ONE Movie Tickets
The wait is almost over for fans in the United States. Tickets will officially go on sale for director Takashi Yamazaki's GODZILLA MINUS ONE on November 3. There will also be special Early Access Event Screenings for fans on Wednesday, November 29 in IMAX and large format theaters across the country.
Pluto TV Movie Marathon
Pluto TV's 24-hour Godzilla movie marathon as part of its stream-a-long will begin at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will include back-to-back showings of films including GODZILLA (1954), the exclusive GODZILLA VS. MOTHRA, GODZILLA (1998), and highlighting GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA with special guests from Mondo providing commentary.
One-Day-Only GODZILLA 2000 Screening
Start celebrating Godzilla Day early on November 1, which marks the first time US fans can see a one-day-only screening of the Japanese language director's cut of GODZILLA 2000 in select theaters via Fathom Events and Sony Pictures. Tickets are available now.
Social Media Hashtag
Beginning today, using the hashtag "#GodzillaMinusOne" will automatically display a special Godzilla emoji on some of your favorite social media platforms. Start posting to see the King of the Monsters icon on your feed.
Exclusives, and More
The Godzilla Store
Head to the Godzilla Store to shop exclusive Godzilla Day 2023 apparel offered for a limited time preorder, plus Mondo's exclusive SpaceGodzilla Soft Vinyl color variant and its GODZILLA VS SPACEGODZILLA Original Soundtrack LP color variant.
Kinokuniya USA
The Japan and US-based retailer, Kinokuniya, will import new products from Toho Stella at its physical stores.
Funko
Four all-new GODZILLA SINGULAR POINT Funko POP! figures will be available online.
Mondo
Mondo will open timed preorders for its Attack Peter Mechagodzilla Silver Variant, the GODZILLA 2000: MILLENNIUM Original Soundtrack 2XLP, and the GODZILLA VS SPACEGODZILLA Original Soundtrack.
Surreal Entertainment
Surreal Entertainment will drop three retailer exclusive Godzilla items including Godzilla Trading Cards at 5 Below, a Heat Changing Coffee Mug at FYE, and Carnival Cups with Sipper Straws a Books-a-Million.
YouTooz
YouTooz will make its new Godzilla and Mothra Plush and Godzilla Figural Coffee Mug available online.
GameStop
GameStop will release a new line of Ripple Junction Godzilla t-shirts.
UVS Games
Social tabletop game maker UVS Games will offer special GODZILLA MINUS ONE promo cards on TCGplayer.com.
And there's more to come. Stay tuned for all of the latest Godzilla Day updates by signing up for the Godzilla e-mail list. Plus follow along on the official Godzilla Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube channels.
ABOUT TOHO INTERNATIONAL
Toho International, Inc., the Japanese studio’s U.S.-based subsidiary, has brought classic Godzilla, with 70 years of storytelling and monster mayhem, brand awareness and excitement to audiences around the world through a comprehensive licensing program spanning toys & collectibles, gaming, apparel, accessories, publishing, seasonal, housewares, food & beverage, and many more categories. With over 25 live-action films, numerous animated films and series, and more action-packed new content to come, Toho has captured the love and attention of Godzilla fans from all across the globe. Always-on content accessible across multiple streaming platforms has put Godzilla and other Toho monsters at the forefront of consumers' minds as the franchise gears up for an exciting next generation of storytelling and fandom.