The ending of “Godzilla Minus One” grimly sets up another movie. After the monster is seemingly defeated, a chunk of its body begins to regenerate in the ocean, hinting at Godzilla’s return. It could take years for the beast to get back to full power, and a sequel could pick back up with a new roster of characters, which may be for the best, as Kōichi Shikishima (Ryunosuke Kamiki) deserves a break after all he’s been through. But the real question is: What kind of monster (or monsters) may be added to the mayhem?
Fans have ideas for what they’d like to see in a “Godzilla Minue One” sequel, including Redditor u/lilbiguyjr, who suggested that the irradiated pieces of Godzilla’s body might infect other sea creatures, leading to more kaiju. They lay out a few options, including Titanosaurus, a water-based entity that could easily give Godzilla a run for its money. Another intriguing possibility is Hedorah, a pollution-inspired monster who could tie into sociopolitical themes. Whereas Godzilla represents the destruction possible by nuclear weaponry, Hedorah embodies environmental degradation. Seeing how the political aspects of “Godzilla Minus One” were heavily lauded, it would make sense to follow that path.
There’s no shortage of Godzilla media to pull from for inspiration. “Godzilla Minus One” set the bar high for a sequel, and hopefully, the team will wait until they have a genuinely spectacular idea before pursuing filming.
