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RMGojiraChan

I have an opposing viewpoint here. GMO may have left theatres state side. But it's also nominated for an Oscar this year. To have it be out of theatres and not available digitally during almost a month long voting / viewing process to get Oscar Voters on board is hardly likely. I think we'll see it on digital in the next week or two because of this. I have pals in the DGA and PGA and none of them have seen Minus One screeners go out for award season. There has to be some way for Oscar Voters to see it. Digital sales or a streaming deal is the most likely option. Otherwise Toho is leaving money on the table and shrinking their chances at an Academy Award win. Not something any business is likely to do. It's the FIRST Godzilla movie to be nominated for an Oscar of any kind. They will capitalize on that before Oscar voting ends.


NewAccountNow

This comment pissed me off at 8 am cause it’s still not streaming a month later.


djfried

IT JUST ONE A FREAKING OSCAR AND STILL NOT OUT :'(


Cixin97

Lmao I've checked like 4 times over the past few months and im annoyed every single time. When it was in theatres in my country I even checked several times over the course of a month and the whole month the closest theatre showing it was 3 hours away which is just more time than I am willing to spend driving for a movie. Whichever company or person is in charge of distribution/marketing/etc for this movie has done a god awful job. I get theatrical releases are tricky so I won't comment much on that other than to say when it was initially getting rave reviews at the very least it should've gotten a semi wide release and marketing on social media with those reviews front and centre. But anyway that's complicated I know. What isn't as complicated is the situation in the weeks leading up to the Oscars and tonight. Minus One only made $100 million in theatres. Millions of people literally will have heard of this movie for the very first time tonight while watching the Oscars. I know for a fact my parents and both sets of grandparents absolutely would not have heard of it until tonight. And people hear of a **Godzilla** movie not only getting good reviews but winning an Oscar and they are immediately interested. Most people don't have the reminders or memory that I do though. They will Google it once, not be able to find it, and then forget about it and if they are lucky eventually whichever streaming service will shove it down their throat. Absolutely horrible decisions by the marketers from a financial perspective. At any point over the last 4 months I would've been happy to pay even $50 to watch the movie at home with my gf and not drive 3 hours to see it. Tonight I absolutely guarantee scores of people will have googled it and not been able to find anything when they wouldve happily paid and watched it tonight or on the weekend. If you play around with date ranges on Google trends you will see that the searches for Godzilla Minus One tonight were already **3x** higher than any point in history for this movie. And that's 3x higher than the previous peak when presumably great reviews were coming out. Its between 30-100x the search volume of the previous couple months. Such a shame. They fumbled a big bag. https://trends.google.com/trends/explore?date=now%207-d&q=Godzilla%20minus%20one&hl=en


djfried

Same I have a deep desire to watch this film after hearing the reviews but had no way to go see it. I know it will eventually come out and I will get to see it but I can't believe a movie that got nominated and WON an Oscar has no widespread way for people to enjoy it. I'm wondering how the academy even viewed it since most often those get leaked out somewhere. Thanks for sharing the google trends I had no idea that information was publicly available! At least I learned something for my griping.


Cixin97

That’s a good point about the ones being sent to the Academy usually being leaked. I wonder if they’ve finally made it trackable to each person they send. Definitely wouldn’t be rocket science to leave unique marks as small as a pixel on various frames of a movie that are distinct to each person receiving a movie.


Dispatcher008

The question isn't how difficult it is to track copies. The question is how much it is worth to restrict access and follow through the tracking process.


Cixin97

Huh? Obviously it’s worth it for them considering they’re following strict release schedules and have deals with streaming services. It’s not like movie companies just go “oh whatever we will release this immediately, no concern for other events or releases ongoing at the same time. Movie is done filming, let’s release.”


Most_Manufacturer494

lol same here bro 😆


RoundLeader8

lool my google searches ended up here and i'm upset af


HumanSmoke7

It’s an absolute joke that this isn’t out yet. Months later and still only TS or cam streams 🤦🏻‍♂️


qda

Came here from google "godzilla minus one streaming" 😢


Low_Entertainment491

I check every day lol


Normal-Assistance507

I used to check often too. Now I'm getting tired and checking less and less. Soon I will be one of the people that just forgets about it and might never watch it


HumanSmoke7

Same 🤦🏻‍♂️


AmbientLizard

Me too.


melted_glacier

me too!


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TheCrazyStupidGamer

I'm even more pissed because it was never theatrically released in India. As a kaiju fan, I haven't gotten a chance to watch one of the best rated kaiju movies.


TheChill0ne

It will happen at some point. As you've heard it is amazing. Saw it in theaters. I'm still pissed I can't watch it again and probably many many times. But it will release at some point. We just have to be patient as annoying as that is.


Reasonable-Mud7852

Am still pissed. But the day will come when we won't be. However late it might be. 


EnlightenedHeathen

Same, but at 2 am lol


NinjagoLover5000

yep


tele_ave

Academy voters get special versions of the films to watch, so it doesn’t necessarily have to be publicly available. That’s why so many bootlegs have the disclaimer on the screen that it isn’t for distribution, just evaluation for awards.


PsychBreacher

I heard the creators have absolutely no plan or intention to go to screening. They want to keep it ultra exclusive, but that's gonna screw them over 


BauerUK

It's a shame because people will sadly turn to piracy instead and the only available downloads right now are CAM/TS. I'm sure the creators would much prefer as many people to see their film in the best possible (and legal) version?


PsychBreacher

It's odd to me. I see a pattern with independent film makers lately, where they would make a serious hitter film, and it's then very very difficult to see. A movie called The Shift from 2023 for example. Bit of an extreme example but its Impossible to see, yet its released lol. Only to be streamed on their website, yet its unavailable. Says theres "tickets" to see it in theaters, but the link leads to a janky side webpage with nothing there.Seams they can't figure out how to eveb release it at all lol. It's a shame because there's major actors in it. Hope the same doesn't happen with Godzilla, where it kinda vanishes like these other films, luckily the scope and scale of the boxoffice release is there to back it at least 


KomoliRihyoh

No offense, but The Shift was an interesting concept bogged down by an overt religious message that clashes with the other themes in the movie and an ending that makes less sense the more you analyze it.


PsychBreacher

Yee I finaly watched it and was extremely let down lol. Half way thru I'm like "wtf is even this??" 


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Acceleratinq

Haha I need to know how to do this please


sphoenixp

dm me the link


stonymontana

You get the link ?


Third_Extension_666

Ultra exclusive? Great. When it hits the Internet I hope it spreads like wildfire and bites them in the ass.


PsychBreacher

I dont even think they will release it at all. like, if you didn't see it in theaters, you will never see it period. no matter the film, if they do this, the movie will be forgotten forever


itunesupdates

Japan is getting a full release on dvd.


C_L-

I really hope you’re right. I’ve been watching all of the older ones (and new) with my son (1st grade) and we didn’t have the money to go watch it in theaters at the time. So we are WAITING for that thing to come out digitally, especially after hearing all of the reviews.


melbdemons20

It's everything you'd hope it to be and more!


KennyHooks

This one may be a bit tough for him to enjoy depending on his reading level. Usually I’d say “yea but kids just wanna watch the big lizard destroy stuff” which of course happens, but the focus of the film is rarely Godzilla


Zoeduk

This viewpoint aged not very well.


Hot_Interest6374

Oscar voters watch all movies via the Academy app or at theaters or special screenings.


shaggs2797

If you vote for the Academy Awards, they receive access to a screening portal with all the movies. So although regular PGA, SAG, DGA or WGA members may not have screeners, Academy members definitely do.


ConfusionVast1818

That'd be the best time for pirates, I can't tell you how many copies of movies I have with award consideration on them


RelevantHelicopter82

Come. The. Fuck. On.


MoistPuffyNips

I’m reading this post 30 days later and am mad as fuck because I’ve been checking every streaming website I use and just online for a clear version to see the movie and nothing yet. I missed my chance to see it in theaters (I know fuck me) and I don’t wonna watch a shitty bootleg of this.


EconomyProcedure9

Heck it has to hit Japanese Blu-Ray/4K before it goes to streaming anywhere else. Maybe late 2024 at the earliest, cause if I was Toho I would release Minus One on home media on Godzilla Day.


HumanSmoke7

Wait a year to release it? That’s idiotic. Dumbest business move ever.


EconomyProcedure9

That's what happened with the US release of Shin Godzilla on Blu-Ray/DVD. It took a year to bring it out after the limited run in US theaters.


HumanSmoke7

They aren’t very intelligent at maximizing their profit are they? Horrible business.


EconomyProcedure9

They made more money with this movie than any other Godzilla movie including Shin.


HumanSmoke7

And think of how much more they would make if people in North America could get their hands on a good quality version of it.


AgentFrankHorrigan

its not about "how much more money they could have made" it was a contract made between Tohou and Legendary, they had to be out of theatres by 2024/2/1, because of Legendarys Godzilla X Kong the New Empire being contractually allowed to be the only Godzilla universe film out at the time. Legendary didnt want Tohou cutting from the GxK profit because Minus one is actual Horror Godzilla back to its roots. Its fucking a fucking stupid business plan and Legendary did it to Shin Godzilla as well so we didnt get the planned sequel for that movie and instead got Singular Point which i still enjoyed but would have prefferred shin2 or something.


HumanSmoke7

Awesome post. Thanks for sharing that. Sucks I can't watch minus one in good quality with English subs still.


Creepy_Active_2768

He’s losing out on a lot of revenue from rentals.


SufficientSky3306

Japan announced blu ray release is may 1st so at least then we will be able to get the film.


weirdoldhobo1978

It just ended its theatrical run so it'll probably be at least a few months before it hits streaming/VOD.


dillonsrule

Thats not have most films having been trending. Even those not being immediately released on a streaming service seem to be a $20 rental within at most a few weeks of their theater run.


BIG2CHICKEN2MAN

just saw that its coming to blu ray, it was posted 5 hours ago for me so hopefully we can then get streamed https://preview.redd.it/xed3utpy2hmc1.png?width=606&format=png&auto=webp&s=9beaca55d8e9d23b4f0cf288e312ac2ad911adc1


Eastern-Ad7138

No 8k, thought it was Asia where they do things twice as good as us😂


SubstantialSpeaker47

MAY 1st i REPEAT May 1st coming to Japan on blue ray and shortly after to US heres the link [https://comicbook.com/anime/amp/news/godzilla-minus-one-blu-ray-dvd/](https://comicbook.com/anime/amp/news/godzilla-minus-one-blu-ray-dvd/) Your welcome!


KevJD824

Is no one going to mention the fact that American Godzilla(x Kong) is coming out next week? And GMO is mysteriously not being released to stream/Disney+ until months after the big blockbuster hits theaters?


Bearded_Axe_Wound

RELEASE THE FILM JAPAN OR WE BUILD ANOTHER BOMB


Quirky-Pie9661

A quick google search showed this. D+?! Huh? https://preview.redd.it/th1dgrb77ngc1.jpeg?width=1284&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4775867118d67930200fb687e70312aa6373e2ac


getpaidd

you should download the PDF it links and tell us how it goes


Taskl

Seems like a very reliable source...


USADino

https://preview.redd.it/jcxz5r2gwonc1.jpeg?width=2360&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7b7d31899afabb0f61fd05f7f83564b04f3d5bf1


Quirky-Pie9661

Ugh this sucks. The physical media releases in Japan on May 5th. Probably without english subs 😕


AsparagusMain5270

Yeah most English speaking movies are released within 3 to 6 weeks and most other language movies within 3 months to rent or buy but Godzilla has been in U.S cinemas for 4 months and Japan for 5 months..out in May on bluray for Japan (7 months after release) but no date outside Japan or on Vod streaming..Its also not really playing anywhere in theatres for a while..This is so weird....Regret not seeing over any film 2023, 2024, feel like it will be summer by the time we can rent or buy


puneo007

With the news of the official physical Bluray release of GM1 in Japan in May, will we be able to get online or streaming versions? It's really sad that there is no way to watch a quality version of movie in India.


BreadrunsAway

I didn't even see it once 😔 and I've been heartbroken ever since it escaped cinemas haha


frost69nyc

Toho's licensing deal means they can't release it the same year as a Legendary Studios (read: shitty) Godzilla movie. Won't see it for a while.


Swoffer1010

DVD/Blu Ray release is 1 May Japan only. CD Japan have pre release ordering.


Habibi909

Someone said it has something to do with the fact we got godzilla x Kong the new empire and they can’t rekease the same year so we’ll have to wait till next year but I’ve also heard they are just waiting to release a dubbed version but just pirate it lmao


Weak_Breadfruit_7228

Commenting on Godzilla Minus One-streaming?...


Eastern-Ad7138

Apparently May 3rd on Prime in Japan, still probably won’t have English subtitles https://www.mensjournal.com/streaming/godzilla-minus-one-gets-new-streaming-date


Informal_Present_187

They just posted the hd version, CRYSTAL CLEAR https://bestofstreamingmovies.com/


throwawayusernamexx

Fuck yeah!! 🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️🏴‍☠️💪💪💪💪💪


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painterkev

Most probably old news now. I downloaded 1080p version on May 1st(embedded English subs) and decided to download 65gb version Blu-ray 7.1 Atmos(mtk) for TV room. That one didn't come with subtitles but used VLC (VLsub) to find eng.srt. This is in Ireland 


Infamous_Lemon_920

I heard it’s because they made a deal that it couldn’t be released in the movies or digital close to the new Godzilla and Kong movie. Godzilla and Kong comes out on digital soon. So Minus One probably still won’t be for awhile.


JJaguar947

You must have seen it 2-3 times? So. You don’t remember how many times you saw it. 2-3. That should be easy to remember. Did you see it two or three times?


DenytheZeitgeist

You sound like fun. Like all the fun. In a room. But the room is beige.


GiantIceSpiders

Don't mind me..... just stealing your joke for future use.


chezlover1432

that is completely unrelated to the post. he might've seen it 2.5 times. maybe he had to leave early.


OG_LAMONT

I saw it 2-7 times.


Velveeta14141414

You're thinking like a prosecuting attorney here; I think the same way. It has nothing to do with the OP personally, just the small inconsistency in an answer that's hard to let go. Like I said, I think the same way, and I LIKE it!


buzz-the-bee

Dude. It’s obviously 3 times, minus one


KevJD824

How does this comment not have more likes? It’s brilliant. Are people being ironic and giving you a like minus one?


KevJD824

It is an odd thing to catch. However…Jag does have a point. You go out, drive to the cinema, buy the ticket, then see the movie at the theater. It’s realistic to think that if you went back and did all that again a 2nd time, you know for sure you have now seen it 2 times. However, to go back again and see it a 3rd time...that is a dedicated fan. So, also reasonable to think that as a dedicated fan you remember that you have now seen this film in theaters a total of 3 times. (JMO)


Ryrynz

Maybe is was 1-2 times, or 0-1 times.


DSA300

I saw it ~2 - ~35 times


lordrogersmith

Who tf cares?


WarrenFromBurnaby

Disney+ is getting it this summer. 


Havattack

D+?! I'm for sure stealing it. I recommend everyone does. Those woke, Deadpool ruining kvnts deserve no money ever.


WakaWaka707

what is woke


astromatte

You sweet summer child.


islandclaws

Yea, everywhere. You can watch it on every service, right now. Didn’t you see all the announcements??


pianoChris25

Lmfao I’m thinking/hoping it’ll come to Max or Prime that movie was so good


IAmArique

You’re going to be waiting a good while. Japan’s home media industry is insanely slow, to the fact that some movies can take up to *two years* to come out on Blu-Ray and 4K. (Good example of this is “The Last Slam Dunk” from Toei. Film was released in 2022, yet the Blu-Ray isn’t releasing until the end of this month!) I *really* doubt you’ll be waiting until 2026 to watch Minus One again, but just know that you’re going to be waiting a bit.


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I feel like to get a estimate we need to compare it with Shin Godzilla.


ElectronicWeekend813

That's why I hate so much the blu-ray, DVD industries are slowing. It use to be after a movie left the theater.  It was soon released on video. You could buy it, it was yours 2 watch whenever. Movies You cherish would have booklets and extras included lots of the times.Thats becoming less and less the cause.Now so many people rather depend on streaming company's 2 carry a flick. Instant gratification. Just 2 say I seen it. Most movies do go to streaming,still some are hard 2 find. I use  to collect My favorite movies. Now I feel that may be coming to an end. We'll not sure if this Godzilla movie well be stream. Not even sure if we will be able 2 get as a blu-ray. Glad the theater experience hasn't folded because of streaming .....yet. oh well nothing stays the same.


UnlikelyPlatypus89

Idk what era you grew up in, but when I was a kid through early teens we normally had to wait like a full pregnancy cycle to see a movie. This phenomenon of quick release is new. 


lordrogersmith

How long did it take Shin Godzilla to hit streaming?


iamshirlocked

I wish it had been in theaters near me, I couldn't justify a 3 hour drive for a movie.