‘Godzilla Minus One’ Finally Stomps Its Way Onto Streaming

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Godzilla Minus One
now streaming on Netflix, impressed critics and audiences alike with its heartfelt story and powerful performances.
This intimate monster movie earned $115 million worldwide on a $15 million budget, winning an Oscar for its special effects.
Godzilla Minus One
offers a personal touch compared to typical monster movies, now providing a compelling narrative on the platform.

One of the most delicious surprises of 2023 has finally found its streaming home. Netflix officially revealed Friday night/early Saturday morning that the Oscar winner Godzilla Minus One is now streaming on the platform. This news comes after another monster movie, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which is nearing the end of its theatrical run as one of the biggest films of 2024, grossed more than $560 million at the worldwide box office, including $371 million from international markets. Although Godzilla Minus One did not reach the box office highs of Godzilla x Kongthe film still earned an impressive worldwide total of $115 million on an impressively low budget of $15 million.

Godzilla Minus One was one of the highest-rated films of 2023, with a near-flawless score of 98% from both critics and audiences on aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes. The film has been the subject of an interesting conversation in 2024 so far, with many movie fans wondering why it wasn't available on digital platforms or streaming once it left theaters. while Godzilla Minus One had a physical release in early May, the Blu-ray version is only available in Japan and does not include an option for English subtitles. In an era where movies like The Fall Guy hit digital platforms just weeks after its theatrical release, passionate moviegoers have been eager to see Godzilla Minus One at home.

Why do people love 'Godzilla Minus One'?

Most people don't go to the theater for Godzilla film, usually set within the MonsterVerse, for a compelling and moving human story; opt for monster-smashing action brought to life with beautiful CGI. Godzilla x Kong it has all the makings of a big-budget blockbuster, though Godzilla Minus One it brings a much more personal touch. The film tells an equally gripping and heartfelt story for both its titular monster and its human characters. Godzilla Minus One it was also praised upon its release for its powerful performances. In addition to these performances and enriching narrative, Godzilla Minus One it was also praised for its special effects, which won the film an Oscar. The win for best visual effects with a budget of $15 million is impressive, considering the recent winner's budgets are $460 million (Avatar: The Way of Water), $165 million (Dune: First part), and $205 million (principle).

Godzilla Minus One is officially available to stream on Netflix. Stay tuned to Collider for future real-time updates on all the biggest movies and TV shows of the year.