‘Godzilla Minus One’ Sequel in the Works with Bigger Budget and Exciting New Plans!

Takashi Yamazaki, the acclaimed Oscar-winning writer, director, and VFX supervisor of Godzilla Minus One, recently shared some exciting updates at the Visual Effects Society (VES) Awards. While accepting the prestigious Visionary Award, Yamazaki confirmed that he’s currently working on the screenplay and storyboarding for the highly anticipated Godzilla Minus One sequel.

The original Godzilla Minus One was made on a relatively modest budget of under $15 million, but Yamazaki hinted that the sequel will have an even bigger budget. Although he didn’t specify the exact amount, he expressed confidence that the next film will have more financial resources from Toho, the film’s production company.

When speaking about the future of visual effects, Yamazaki also shared his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI). He believes that AI is a powerful tool in the world of filmmaking but is not yet ready to take over the creative process. “It’s a very capable assistant or tool, as it stands right now, but it is not at the point where it can kind of take center stage and generate what humans can,” Yamazaki said.

While he acknowledged AI’s potential, he made it clear that for now, it isn’t part of his production pipeline. “The speed at which AI evolves is just so immense that where it goes from here remains to be seen,” he added.

Yamazaki revealed that, despite the growing impact of AI in filmmaking, he is not rushing to adopt the technology. “Until recently, I’ve been still shooting on film and I like to use miniatures,” he explained. “So I know that someday we’re going to have to embrace and kind of work with AI, but I’m probably going to be one of the later ones because I do like working with older technology and techniques.”

While many filmmakers are increasingly using AI for various tasks in the visual effects process, Yamazaki’s approach reflects a preference for traditional methods, at least for now.

As the visual effects industry continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how Yamazaki’s blend of traditional techniques and modern technology shapes the next chapter of Godzilla Minus One if he decides to use it.

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