Is Godzilla Minus One available on Netflix? Release date and more revealed 

The iconic Japanese monster movie Godzilla Minue One will be available on Netflix starting June 1, 2024. It will be available in international markets including Australia, Malaysia, Germany, Belgium, Italy, and Spain. There is no information regarding when it will be released in the USA.

Godzilla Minus One was released on November 3, 2023. This date holds a special place as it marks the anniversary of the original Godzilla film released in 1954. For international audiences, the film had a theatrical release on December 1, 2023.

The Japanese action movie directed by Takashi Yamazaki, Godzilla Minus One was the highest-grossing film at the box office. It accumulated a total of $680 million at the box office. This movie is set in World War II Japan, where the country is trying to make a comeback after the nuclear rampage.

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What is the plot of Godzilla Minus One available on Netflix?

Coming to Netflix on June 1, the Godzilla Minus One is set in post-war Japan, a nation grappling with severe consequences of defeat and destruction from nuclear warfare. As a country, they attempt to rebuild their nation from the ruins of war. The citizens face many hardships such as economic challenges and social chaos.

Just as the country begins to get back on track and starts to recover, an unimaginable threat occurs from the depths of the sea: Godzilla. Unlike previous iterations, this Godzilla is more menacing and destructive. It symbolizes a new kind of devastation for the people of Japan who are already struggling with the war rampage. The movie's IMDb plot synopsis reads:

"Post war Japan is at its lowest point when a new crisis emerges in the form of a giant monster, baptized in the horrific power of the atomic bomb."

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About the main characters of Godzilla Minus One

The main character of this movie is Kōichi Shikishima played by Ryonsuke Kamiki. He is a former soldier who is haunted by his wartime experiences. He struggles to find a place for himself in society while recovering from the devastation caused by the war. Kōichi's journey takes a different turn and shows an act of bravery as he faces a new threat posed by Godzilla.

Noriko Ōishi played by Minami Hamabe, is a compassionate nurse who works tirelessly to help the wounded people from nuclear warfare. She helps people while rebuilding the community. She becomes a key emotional support for Kōichi and represents the resilience and hope of the people of Japan.

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What happens at the end of Godzilla Minus One?

Godzilla Minus One comes with a bittersweet ending and a victory for humanity in Japan. The protagonist Kōichi Shikishima manages to kill Godzilla in a daring kamikaze attack. However, the win comes at a cost and Tokyo is left in shackles. Noriko, who was thought to be dead previously is revealed to be suffering from a radiation sickness with a black mark on her neck.

The film ends on a hopeful note as Kōichi is seen reuniting with Noriko suggesting that humanity will rebuild. But the last scene also leaves a lingering dreadful end as a piece of Godzilla's flesh is seen sinking into the ocean, It hints at the possibility of the kaiju regenerating or a new one emerging.