‘SHIN GODZILLA:ORTHOchromatic,’ a black & white version of the 2016 film, premieres in select North American theaters on August 31st

(Featured Image Source: ©2016, 2023 TOHO CO., LTD. / GKIDS)

SHIN GODZILLA:ORTHOchromatic, a black & white version of the 2016 kaiju film, will be premiere in US and Canadian theaters on August 31st thanks to TOHO and GKIDS Films.

“In SHIN GODZILLA:ORTHOchromatic, Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi’s 2016 feature is reborn in stunning black and white. Released in Japan in 2023 in the leadup to Godzilla’s 70th anniversary, this version adds new dimensions to the film’s visual impact by rendering it in orthochromatic (“ortho” for short) black and white, a type of monochrome inspired by the texture of traditional orthochromatic film, characterized by starker contrasts and more pronounced blacks. The results are awe-inspiring and presents SHIN GODZILLA as never seen before.”

via Godzilla Official YouTube Channel

Shin Godzilla is the 31st film in the Godzilla franchise and was released in 2016. It was directed by Hideaki Anno, creator of Neon Genesis Evangelion, and his frequent collaborator Shinji Higuchi, with a screenplay written by Anno, visual effects provided by Higuchi, and music by Shiro Sagisu. The movie follows Japanese government officials as they deal with the arrival of a devastating creature from the sea. The film stars Hiroki Hasegawa, Yutaka Takenouchi, and Satomi Ishihara.

SHIN GODZILLA:ORTHOchromatic is a black and white version of the film that premiered in Japan on October 27, 2023, as a part of the franchise’s 70th anniversary celebration. It was conceived by Anno and Higuchi, with associate director Katsuro Onoue supervising its production.

SHIN GODZILLA:ORTHOchromatic premieres on August 31st. Check for screenings and secure your tickets on GKIDS.com.

(Source: GODZILLA Official YouTube Channel)

Anime NYC 2025 has wrapped up, so make sure to check out our coverage to see what happened at NYC’s largest anime convention! And stay tuned! Anime NYC 2026 is set for August 20-23! We will keep you up to date as they announce their special guests, event lineup, and when badge sales go live!