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*[10/12/19] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary]] announces a sequel to ''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]'' at Los Angeles Comic Con. It will feature artwork by Zid and a new bat-like [[Titan]] called Camazotz. ([https://youtu.be/liu2HlExc-c src])
*[3/25/24] ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]'' makes its world premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. ([https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-stars-cgi-monsters-divas-1235860226/ src])
*[8/27/19] [[Warner Bros.]] releases ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' on 4K Blu-ray, 3D Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and DVD.
*[3/21/24] ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla]]'', the debut of [[Mechagodzilla]], [[King Caesar]], and the [[Black Hole Planet 3 Alien]]s, marks its 50th anniversary.
*[8/22/19] [[Sony]] will be releasing [[The Criterion Collection]]'s ''Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954-1975'' Blu-ray box set in the United Kingdom in November, the first time many of the films included in the set have been released on home video in the UK. ([https://twitter.com/SonyPicsAtHome/status/1164840120878452736 src])
*[2/14/24] [[Warner Bros.]] releases the second trailer for ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]'', along with a new poster.
*[8/13/19] [[Warner Bros.]] releases ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' digitally.
*[2/7/24] [[IDW Publishing]] publishes ''[[Godzilla: Valentine's Day Special]]''.
*[8/9/19] ''[[Gojiban]]'' premieres its first episode on the Godzilla Channel. ([https://youtu.be/WJliQcqitAw src])
*[1/23/24] ''[[Godzilla Minus One]]'' receives an Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects, becoming the first ''Godzilla'' film to be nominated in any category at the Academy Awards. ([https://twitter.com/TheAcademy/status/1749790752073478426 src])
*[7/25/19] [[The Criterion Collection]] announces ''Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954-1975'', a Blu-ray box set containing all of the ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' films of the [[Showa era|Showa series]], including the first-ever North American home video release of the Japanese cut of ''[[King Kong vs. Godzilla]]''. It is set to be released on October 29. ([https://www.criterion.com/boxsets/2648-godzilla-the-showa-era-films-1954-1975 src])
*[1/16/24] DC Comics and [[Legendary Comics]] publish [[Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong issue 4|''Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong'' #4]].
*[7/16/19] ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' will be released digitally on {{tt|August 13|originally announced as August 6}} and to Blu-ray and DVD on August 27. ([https://twitter.com/GodzillaMovie/status/1151236272574218240 src])
*[1/12/24] The tenth episode of ''[[Monarch: Legacy of Monsters]]'', "[[Beyond Logic]]", premieres on Apple TV+.
*[7/11/19] FYE will exclusively sell a Blu-ray SteelBook of ''[[King Kong vs. Godzilla]]'' beginning in September.
*[1/9/24] [[Legendary Pictures]] and [[Warner Bros.]] move up ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]''{{'}}s release date to March 29, 2024. ([https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/godzilla-x-kong-moves-up-release-theaters-mickey-17-delayed-1235783720/ src])
*[7/9/19] Mill Creek officially releases its Blu-ray SteelBook of ''[[Mothra (film)|Mothra]]''.
*[1/5/24] The ninth episode of ''[[Monarch: Legacy of Monsters]]'', "[[Axis Mundi]]", premieres on Apple TV+.
*[6/26/19] Actor [[Tadao Takashima]], star of many [[kaiju]] films such as ''[[King Kong vs. Godzilla]]'' and ''[[Atragon (film)|Atragon]]'', passes away at the age of 88. ([https://www.nippon.com/en/news/yjj2019062800839/japanese-actor-tadao-takashima-dies-at-88.html src])
*[1/1/24] Official release date for [[Playmates]]' ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]'' toyline. ([https://www.scifijapan.com/godzilla-toho/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-toyline-info-and-photos-from-playmates src])
*[6/17/19] [[Warner Bros.]] presents the first footage from ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' at CineEurope. ''Deadline'' reports that the film is set to release internationally on March 11, 2020, two days before its American debut, contradicting WB Chairman Toby Emmerich's recent suggestion that the film could be delayed. ([https://deadline.com/2019/06/warner-bros-godzilla-vs-kong-it2-joker-wonder-woman-lionsgate-rian-johnson-knives-out-studiocanal-cineeurope-1202633778/ src])
*[12/29/23] The eighth episode of ''[[Monarch: Legacy of Monsters]]'', "[[Birthright]]", premieres on Apple TV+.
*[6/7/19] [[Bandai]] announces a ''[[Godzilla Card Game]]'' to be released in September [[2019]]. ([https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/43369/godzilla-stomps-tabletops-bandai-new-card-game src])
*[12/26/23] The picture book ''[[Love from Godzilla]]'' is released by Penguin.
*[6/4/19] Titan Books publishes ''[[The Art of Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''.
*[12/22/23] The seventh episode of ''[[Monarch: Legacy of Monsters]]'', "[[Will the Real May Please Stand Up?]]", premieres on Apple TV+.
*[6/1/19] ''[[Monster Island (film)|Monster Island]]'' premieres on SyFy.
*[12/20/23] [[IDW Publishing]] releases ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Jet Jaguar Vs. Megalon]]'' and [[Godzilla: War for Humanity issue 3|''Godzilla: War for Humanity'' #3]].
*[5/31/19] ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' is released to theaters.
*[12/19/23] DC Comics and [[Legendary Comics]] publish [[Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong issue 3|''Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong'' #3]].
*[5/30/19] An advertisement for ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' is shown at Licensing Expo 2019.
*[12/16/23] Suit actor [[Kenpachiro Satsuma]], most famous for portraying [[Godzilla (Heisei)|Godzilla]] for the entirety of the [[Heisei era|Heisei series]], passes away at the age of 76. ([https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2023/12/16/godzilla-suit-actor-kenpachiro-satsuma-passes-away-at-age-76 src])
*[5/28/19] Titan Books publishes ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters - The Official Movie Novelization]]''.
*[12/15/23] The sixth episode of ''[[Monarch: Legacy of Monsters]]'', "[[Terrifying Miracles]]", premieres on Apple TV+.
*[5/24/19] ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]'' is officially released digitally.
*[12/14/23] [[IDW Publishing]] and [[BOOM! Studios]] announce ''[[Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II]]'', a five-issue miniseries and sequel to their [[2022]] [[Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers|crossover comic]] which will debut in April 2024. ([https://comicbook.com/anime/news/godzilla-vs-mighty-morphin-power-rangers-sequel/ src])
*[5/23/19] ''[[Godzilla Defense Force]]'' officially launches worldwide.
*[12/8/23] The fifth episode of ''[[Monarch: Legacy of Monsters]]'', "[[The Way Out]]", premieres on Apple TV+.
*[5/21/19] ''[[Godzilla: Aftershock]]'' is officially released.
*[12/3/23] The first trailer for ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]'' is released.
*[4/26/19] Mill Creek Entertainment announces a special edition SteelBook Blu-ray of ''[[Mothra (film)|Mothra]]'' to be released in North America on July 9, [[2019]]. ([http://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2019/04/26/mill-creek-entertainment-to-release-kaiju-classic-mothra-as-special-edition-steelbook-blu-ray/ src])
*[12/1/23] ''[[Godzilla Minus One]]'' is released to theaters in North America and several other regions. The fourth episode of ''[[Monarch: Legacy of Monsters]]'', "[[Parallels and Interiors]]", also premieres on Apple TV+.
*[4/25/19] [[Warner Bros.|WaterTower Music]] releases two tracks from ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]]'': a track from [[Bear McCreary]]'s score for the film titled "Old Rivals," and a cover of [[Godzilla (Blue Oyster Cult)|Blue Öyster Cult's "Godzilla"]] performed by [[wikipedia:Serj Tankian|Serj Tankian]]. The full track listing for the soundtrack, set to be released on May 24, is also revealed.
*[11/29/23] [[Legendary Pictures]] releases a trio of teaser posters for ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]'' depicting [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]], [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]], and the film's original antagonist the [[Skar King]]. Early access screenings of ''[[Godzilla Minus One]]'' take place in select theaters in the United States.
*[4/23/19] [[Warner Bros.]] releases the final trailer for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''.
*[11/22/23] The third episode of ''[[Monarch: Legacy of Monsters]]'', "[[Secrets and Lies]]", premieres on Apple TV+.
*[4/12/19] The rock band [[wikipedia:Alexandros (band)|[ALEXANDROS]]] will be performing the theme song "[[Pray]]" for the Japanese release of ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([https://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/2019/04/12/0012234228.shtml src])
*[11/21/23] DC Comics and [[Legendary Comics]] publish [[Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong issue 2|''Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong'' #2]].
*[3/30/19] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary Comics]] reveals details about the new [[Titan]] from ''[[Godzilla: Aftershock]]'', [[MUTO Prime]], at its "Secrets of the MonsterVerse" panel at WonderCon.
*[11/17/23] The first two episodes of ''[[Monarch: Legacy of Monsters]]'', "[[Aftermath]]" and "[[Departure]]", premiere on Apple TV+. [[IDW Publishing]] solicits ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Mothra Vs. M.O.G.U.E.R.A.]]'' for February 21, 2024 and ''[[Godzilla: Best of Destoroyah]]'' for March 6. ([https://www.kaijubattle.net/godzilla-idw/godzilla-february-2024-solicitations-from-idw src])
*[3/28/19] A new 1 minute trailer for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'', titled "Beautiful," premieres. The release date for ''[[Godzilla: Aftershock]]'', initially listed as April 16, is changed to May 21.
*[11/15/23] [[IDW Publishing]] releases ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Vs. Mechagodzilla]]''.
*[3/17/19] A new 30 second trailer for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'', titled "Intimidation," premieres.
*[11/10/23] [[Marvel Comics]] in association with [[Toho International]] announces that it will reprint its entire ''[[Godzilla (Marvel comic)|Godzilla]]'' comic book series in a full-color hardcover omnibus titled ''[[Godzilla: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus]]'' in October [[2024]]. ([https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/godzilla-omnibus-original-marvel-comic-series src])
*[3/12/19] Nexon announces ''[[Godzilla Defense Force]]'', a new mobile game set to be released in May 2019. ([https://mmoculture.com/2019/03/godzilla-defense-force-nexon-announce-new-mobile-game-based-on-classic-ip/ src])
*[11/8/23] The [[Novel Version: Godzilla Minus One|novelization]] of ''[[Godzilla Minus One]]'', written by director [[Takashi Yamazaki]], is released by Shueisha.
*[2/21/19] [[Warner Bros.]] moves up the release date for ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' to March 13, [[2020]]. ([https://deadline.com/2019/02/space-jam-2-release-date-godzilla-vs-kong-annabelle-sequel-warner-bros-1202562428/ src])
*[11/3/23] ''[[Godzilla Minus One]]'' is released to Japanese theaters. Godzilla Fest 2023 is also held, premiering the short films ''[[Godzilla vs. Megalon (short film)|Godzilla vs. Megalon]]'' and ''[[Fest Godzilla 4: Operation Jet Jaguar]]''.
*[2/17/19] A new TV spot for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'', titled "Time Has Come," premieres during the 2019 NBA All-Star Game.
*[11/1/23] ''[[Godzilla Minus One]]'' premieres at the Tokyo International Film Festival. [[Fathom Events]] holds screenings of ''[[Godzilla 2000: Millennium]]'' in the United States. [[IDW Publishing]] releases [[Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons issue 5|''Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons'' #5]].  
*[2/16/19] [[NECA]], [[Kidrobot]], [[Diamond Select]], and [[Bandai America]] reveal new [[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]] merchandise at Toy Fair 2019.
*[10/31/23] ''[[Godzilla Voxel Wars]]'' launches on Epic Games and Steam.
*[1/11/19] The [[Eiji Tsuburaya]] Museum opens in Sukagawa, Japan. ([https://mainichi.jp/articles/20190111/k00/00m/040/105000c src])
*[10/17/23] DC Comics and [[Legendary Comics]] publish [[Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong issue 1|''Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong'' #1]].
*[1/10/19] [[Jakks Pacific]] unveils its toy line for ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''. ([https://www.tohokingdom.com/blog/jakks-pacific-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-toy-line/ src])
*[10/13/23] Toho releases a teaser trailer for ''[[Godzilla vs. Megalon (short film)|Godzilla vs. Megalon]]'', a new short film directed by [[Takuya Uenishi]] for the upcoming Godzilla Fest 2023. ([https://youtu.be/-g-46Pf47us src])
*[1/9/19] ''[[Godzilla: The Planet Eater|GODZILLA: The Planet Eater]]'' becomes available to stream on Netflix.
*[10/4/23] [[IDW Publishing]] releases [[Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons issue 4|''Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons '' #4]].
*[9/27/23] [[IDW Publishing]] releases [[Godzilla: War for Humanity issue 2|''Godzilla: War for Humanity'' #2]].
*[9/22/23] [[IDW Publishing]] solicits ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Jet Jaguar Vs. Megalon]]'', [[Godzilla: War for Humanity issue 5|''Godzilla: War for Humanity'' #5]], ''[[Godzilla Library Collection, Vol. 2]]'', and a trade paperback collecting ''[[Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons]]''. ([https://www.kaijubattle.net/godzilla-idw/godzilla-december-2023-solicitations-from-idw src])
*[9/8/23] Apple TV uploads a teaser trailer for ''[[Monarch: Legacy of Monsters]]'', which gives the series a November 17 release date and reveals two other monsters and [[John Goodman]]'s reprisal of his role as [[Bill Randa]].
*[9/7/23] ''[[GAMERA -Rebirth-]]'' becomes available to stream on [[Netflix]].
*[9/6/23] [[IDW Publishing]] releases [[Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons issue 3|''Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons '' #3]].
*[9/4/23] [[Toho]] releases the first full trailer for ''[[Godzilla Minus One]]'', along with an updated poster and cast and crew listing. ([https://godzilla.com/blogs/news/godzilla-minus-one-trailer src])
*[8/24/23] [[Legendary Pictures]] delays the theatrical release of ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]'' to April 12, [[2024]]. ([https://deadline.com/2023/08/dune-2-delayed-march-2024-warner-bros-movies-1235527300/ src])
*[8/17/23] Apple TV+ formally announces the title of its [[Monsterverse]] series, ''[[Monarch: Legacy of Monsters]]'', and releases four stills from it. It also provides a fall [[2023]] release date for the series. ([https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/godzilla-series-title-monarch-photos-1235698195/ src])
*[8/16/23] [[IDW Publishing]] releases [[Godzilla: War for Humanity issue 1|''Godzilla: War for Humanity'' #1]].
*[8/9/23] [[IDW Publishing]] releases [[Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons issue 2|''Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons '' #2]].
*[7/23/23] Kadokawa releases a second trailer for ''[[GAMERA -Rebirth-]]'', along with the announcement that the show will premiere on September 7 and feature [[Viras]] as its fifth enemy monster. ([https://www.famitsu.com/news/202307/24310638.html src])
*[7/21/23] [[IDW Publishing]] solicits ''[[Godzilla Library Collection, Vol. 1]]'', ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Vs. Mechagodzilla]]'', and ''[[Godzilla Rivals#Trade paperbacks|Godzilla Rivals: Round Two]]'' for October and [[Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons issue 5|''Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons'' #5]] and [[Godzilla: War for Humanity issue 3|''Godzilla: War for Humanity'' #3]] for November. ([https://www.kaijubattle.net/godzilla-idw/godzilla-october-2023-solicitations-from-idw src]) [[Dynamite Entertainment]] also solicits [[Kong: The Great War issue 5|''Kong: The Great War'' #5]] for October. ([https://www.kaijubattle.net/other-kaiju-comics/kong-the-great-war-5-solicitation-from-dynamite src])
*[7/20/23] GameMill Entertainment gives the first look at ''[[Skull Island: Rise of Kong]]'', and announces that it will be released for various platforms this fall. ([https://www.gematsu.com/2023/07/skull-island-rise-of-kong-announced-for-ps5-xbox-series-ps4-xbox-one-switch-and-pc src])
*[7/19/23] DC Comics announces ''[[Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong]]'', a crossover comic series beginning in October in partnership with [[Legendary Comics]].
*[7/11/23] [[Toho]] announces that the next ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' film will be titled ''[[Godzilla Minus One]]'' and releases a teaser trailer and poster. It also announces that the film will be released theatrically in the [[United States]] on December 1. ([https://godzilla.com/blogs/news/godzilla-minus-one-coming-to-theaters-this-december src])
*[7/4/23] [[Megumi Kobayashi]], who previously starred as [[Elias|Moll]] in the ''Rebirth of Mothra'' trilogy, is revealed as part of the cast of ''[[Hoshi 35]]''. ([https://twitter.com/Hoshi35_movie/status/1676381608591638528 src])
*[6/26/23] A crowdfunding campaign launches for a replica of the [[Jet Jaguar]] suit, planned to be used in a [[Untitled Godzilla Fest short film|short film]] for Godzilla Fest. ([https://ubgoe.com/projects/464 src]) [[Kadokawa]] announces that [[Guiron]] will appear in the upcoming ''[[GAMERA -Rebirth-]]''. ([https://twitter.com/gamera_rebirth/status/1673496370764824577 src])
*[6/24/23] IDW solicits ''[[Godzilla: War for Humanity]]'' [[Godzilla: War for Humanity issue 2|#2]], set for September 27, and ''[[Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons]]'' [[Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons issue 4|#4]], set for October 4. ([https://www.kaijubattle.net/godzilla-idw/godzilla-september-2023-solicitations-from-idw src])
*[6/22/23] ''[[Skull Island (series)|Skull Island]]'' premieres on [[Netflix]].
*[6/13/23] 3Y Co., Ltd. releases a trailer for ''[[Hoshi 35]]''. ([https://youtu.be/y9f51_cgXxo src])
*[6/2/23] ''[[Terror of Mechagodzilla]]'' screenwriter [[Yukiko Takayama]] passes away. ([https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/12d7da27f8c166ae30f7f376d503d3bc6053c11c src])
*[5/23/23] [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary]] releases the first teaser trailer and poster for ''[[Skull Island (series)|Skull Island]]'' and announces that the series will stream on [[Netflix]] beginning on June 22. Five members of the show's voice cast are also revealed. ([https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-skull-island-animated-series-voice-cast-revealed-1235498880/ src])
*[5/19/23] IDW solicits ''[[Godzilla: War for Humanity]]'' [[Godzilla: War for Humanity issue 1|#1]], set for August 16; [[Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons issue 3|''Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons'' #3]] and a trade paperback collecting ''[[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - All Hail the King!]]'', both set for August 23; ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Vs. SpaceGodzilla]]'', set for August 30; and ''[[Godzilla: Best of Mechagodzilla]]'', set for September 6. ([https://www.kaijubattle.net/godzilla-idw/idw-godzillatoho-august-2023-solicitations src])
*[5/10/23] IDW publishes ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Biollante Vs. Destoroyah]]''. The comic ends with a preview of a [[Godzilla Rivals: Vs. SpaceGodzilla|ninth installment]] of ''[[Godzilla Rivals]]'' starring [[SpaceGodzilla]] and written and illustrated by [[Matt Frank]].
*[5/7/23] At Osaka Comic-Con, [[Kadokawa]] releases a new key visual revealing that [[Zigra]] will appear as one of [[Gamera (GAMERA -Rebirth-)|Gamera]]'s enemies in ''[[GAMERA -Rebirth-]]''. ([https://gamera-rebirth.com/news/index00240000.html src])
*[4/21/23] [[IDW Publishing]] solicits ''[[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - Summer Smash]]'', a one-shot conclusion to the story of ''[[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors]]'' and ''[[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - All Hail the King!|All Hail the King!]]'' set to be published on July 26, [[2023]]. The [[Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons issue 2|second issue]] of ''[[Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons]]'' is scheduled for publication on the same day. ([https://tinyurl.com/yzcak9r5 src])
*[4/19/23] [[Legendary Pictures]] releases a short teaser for the upcoming fifth film in the [[Monsterverse]], revealing its title as ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]''. ([https://youtu.be/1QLQCfw5lAM src])
*[4/9/23] It is reported that actor [[wikipedia:Michael Lerner (actor)|Michael Lerner]], who played Mayor Ebert in [[TriStar Pictures]]' ''[[GODZILLA (1998 film)|GODZILLA]]'' and returned to voice the character in ''[[Godzilla: The Series]]'', passed away on April 8 at the age of 81. ([https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/michael-lerner-dead-actor-barton-fink-harlem-nights-eight-men-out-dies-1235369893/ src])
*[4/1/23] The first episode of ''[[Chibi Godzilla Raids Again]]'', "[[Chibi Godzilla of Monster Island]]," premieres on TV Tokyo.
*[3/30/23] It is reported that [[Sadao Iizuka]], the prolific optical artist who realized [[:wikia:w:c:ultra:Ultraman (character)|Ultraman]]'s Spacium Beam and worked on countless other [[tokusatsu]] productions in his nearly seven-decade-long career, passed away on March 24. He was 88 years old. ([https://atac.or.jp/2023/03/12832/ src])
*[3/25/23] The main trailer for ''[[GAMERA -Rebirth-]]'' is released. [[Mamoru Miyano]] and Saori Hayami are announced as part of the cast. ([https://youtu.be/4cWw11nNmPs src])
*[3/24/23] It is reported that Japanese actor [[Jiro Dan]], known for portraying [[wikia:w:c:ultra:Hideki Go|Hideki Go]] in the ''[[wikia:w:c:ultra:Ultraman Series|Ultra Series]]'' as well as G-Guard Commander [[Beisuke Jinguji]] in ''[[Godzilla Island (series)|Godzilla Island]]'', passed away on March 22. ([https://twitter.com/TsuburayaGlobal/status/1639238922663510017 src])
*[3/23/23] [[IDW Publishing]] announces a new ''Godzilla'' comic miniseries titled ''[[Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons]]'', with the first issue scheduled for June. ([https://www.idwpublishing.com/news/articles/beware-the-maritime-menaces-of-monster-island-in-godzilla-here-there-be-dragons src])
*[3/22/23] [[Fathom Events]] screens ''[[Godzilla: Tokyo SOS]]'' and ''[[Godzilla vs. Gigan Rex]]'' in select [[United States|U.S.]] theaters. [[Kadokawa]] releases the first plot synopsis for ''[[GAMERA -Rebirth-]]'', as well as a new key visual depicting [[Gamera]], [[Gyaos]], and [[Jiger]]. ([https://twitter.com/gamera_rebirth/status/1638707633744932868 src]) ([https://twitter.com/gamera_rebirth/status/1638707139740061697 src])
*[3/8/23] IDW publishes ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Mothra Vs. Titanosaurus]]''.
*[3/2/23] Toho announces ''[[Chibi Godzilla Raids Again]]'', a new animated series which will premiere on TV Tokyo on April 1. ([https://twitter.com/chibigodzi/status/1631217786130137088 src])
*[2/12/23] The main cast and staff of ''[[GAMERA -Rebirth-]]'' are revealed. ([https://gamera-rebirth.com/news/index00120000.html src]) ([https://gamera-rebirth.com/news/index00130000.html src])
*[2/8/23] [[IDW Publishing]] releases the [[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - All Hail the King! issue 5|final issue]] of ''[[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - All Hail the King!]]''
*[1/29/23] [[Kadokawa]] releases a teaser trailer for ''[[GAMERA -Rebirth-]]'' and announces that the project will be a six-episode animated series in which [[Gamera]] battles five [[kaiju]], with [[Gyaos]] being the first revealed. ([https://gamera-rebirth.com/news/index00080000.html src]) ([https://gamera-rebirth.com/news/index00070000.html src])
*[1/11/23] [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] publishes ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Rodan Vs. Ebirah]]'' and ''[[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - All Hail the King!]]'' [[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - All Hail the King! issue 4|#4]].
*[12/20/22] A [[Untitled King Kong video game|video game]] based on Joe DeVito's ''[[King Kong of Skull Island (property)|King Kong of Skull Island]]'' is reported to be in development in partnership with GameMill Entertainment. ([https://www.licensingmagazine.com/2022/12/20/devito-artworks-teams-up-with-gamemill-entertainment/ src])
*[12/14/22] [[Legendary Comics]] launches a Kickstarter for the ''[[Legends of the Monsterverse: The Omnibus|Monsterverse Omnibus]]'', a hardcover collection containing reprints of all five existing [[Monsterverse]] graphic novels along with an original story set during the events of ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' entitled ''Call to Action''. The Kickstarter meets its funding goal by the end of the day. ([https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/legendarycomics/monsterverse/ src])
*[12/13/22] [[Toho]] announces its film release lineup for [[2023]] and part of [[2024]]. Included is the yet-untitled [[Origins|sequel]] to ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'', which it will bring to Japanese theaters in 2024. ([https://eiga.com/news/20221213/15/ src])
*[11/28/22] Toy manufacturer [[Titanic Creations]] announces a figure of [[Ogra]] from ''[[Gorgo (film)|Gorgo]]'', along with a [[Untitled Gorgo graphic novel|graphic novel sequel]] to the film set to be released in [[2024]], and a potential animated movie. ([https://twitter.com/Titanicreations/status/1597319892864184321 src])
*[11/26/22] 3Y Co., Ltd. announce the kaiju movie ''[[Hoshi 35]]'', which will star ''Godzilla'' series actors [[Megumi Odaka]], Daijiro Harada, and Jun Hashizume, and release in [[2023]]. ([https://www.scifijapan.com/godzilla-toho/hoshi-35-first-look-godzilla-series-star-megumi-odaka-returns-in-new-kaiju-film src])
*[11/19/22] It is officially announced at AnimeNYC that Fathom Events will bring ''[[Shin Ultraman]]'' to American theaters on January 11 and 12, [[2023]]. ([https://news.ultramanconnection.com/fathom-events-tsuburaya-productions-announce-the-u-s-theatrical-release-of-shin-ultraman/ src])
*[11/17/22] [[Kadokawa]] announces a new ''[[Gamera (franchise)|Gamera]]'' project titled ''[[GAMERA -Rebirth-]]'', which will stream worldwide via [[Netflix]]. ([https://gamera-rebirth.com/news/index00050000.html src]) A listing for ''[[Shin Ultraman]]'' appears on AMC Theatres' website with a date of January 11, [[2023]]. ([https://www.amctheatres.com/movies/shin-ultraman-71952 src])
*[11/15/22] It is announced that [[Kazuki Omori]], director of two of the [[Heisei era|Heisei]] ''Godzilla'' films and screenwriter of four, passed away on November 12 at age 70. ([https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/obituaries/20221115-70930/ src])
*[11/9/22] [[IDW Publishing]] releases ''[[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - All Hail the King!]]'' [[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - All Hail the King! issue 2|#2]].
*[11/8/22] Welbeck Publishing releases ''[[Godzilla: The Official Guide to the King of the Monsters]]'' in the United States. [[IDW Publishing]] releases the trade paperback for ''[[Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]''.
*[11/4/22] The Seibun amusement park begins complementing ''[[Godzilla the Ride: Giant Monsters Ultimate Battle]]'' with a 60-minute prequel attraction, ''Godzilla the Mission: Escape from the Looming Danger of a Giant Monster''.
*[11/3/22] The short films ''[[Godzilla vs. Gigan Rex]]'' and ''[[Fest Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks]]'' premiere at Godzilla Fest 2022. ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]'' screens in U.S. theaters courtesy of Fathom Events.
*[11/2/22] [[Toho]] announces that the [[Blockbuster Monster Movie|next live action Japanese ''Godzilla'' film]] will be directed by [[Takashi Yamazaki]] and released to Japanese theaters on November 3, [[2023]]. ([https://twitter.com/godzilla_jp/status/1588004370901176321 src])
*[10/14/22] Toho releases the first teaser for [[Kazuhiro Nakagawa]]'s ''[[Fest Godzilla 3: Gigan Attacks]]'', which will premiere at Godzilla Fest on November 3. ([https://youtu.be/_UvODI-p8mQ src])
*[10/13/22] Umbrella Entertainment will release ''[[King Kong Lives]]'' to Blu-ray in [[Australia]] on January 18, 2023. ([https://twitter.com/dawnofthediscs/status/1580541706843619329 src])
*[10/12/22] [[IDW Publishing]] releases ''[[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - All Hail the King!]]'' [[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - All Hail the King! issue 1|#1]].
*[10/10/22] StudioCanal will release [[Dino De Laurentiis]]' ''[[King Kong (1976 film)|King Kong]]'' to 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2022. ([https://theartsshelf.com/2022/10/10/studiocanal-announces-brand-new-4k-restoration-of-john-guillermins-king-kong-%F0%9F%A6%8D/ src])
*[10/5/22] ''[[Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla]]'' will play in select U.S. theaters through Fathom Events on November 3, 2022, in celebration of [[Godzilla]]'s birthday. ([https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Godzilla-Against-Mechagodzilla src])
*[9/24/22] ''Deadline'' reports that Babak Anvari will direct the [[Untitled Cloverfield sequel|fourth ''Cloverfield'' film]]. ([https://deadline.com/2022/09/cloverfield-paramount-babak-anvari-1235125119/ src])
*[9/23/22] ''[[Yuzo the Biggest Battle in Tokyo]]'' premieres at the Kansas City Underground Film Festival. ([https://kcuff2022.eventive.org/films/62ec2f952fb0c2007251a30a src])
*[9/14/22] [[IDW Publishing]] and [[BOOM! Studios]] publish the [[Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers issue 5|final issue]] of their crossover comic miniseries ''[[Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]''. [[Toho]] and Malaysian game developer Passion Republic Games announce an upcoming ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' collaboration with the latter's kaiju brawler game ''[[GigaBash]]''. ([https://www.gematsu.com/2022/09/gigabash-godzilla-collaboration-announced src])
*[8/25/22] ''Collider'' reports that Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Kaylee Hottle will be reprising their roles from ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' in the [[Origins|next film]] in the [[Monsterverse]], with Fala Chen, Alex Ferns, and Rachel House joining the cast as well. Furthermore, [[Terry Rossio]] will return to write the screenplay with Jeremy Slater and Simon Barrett. A new brief synopsis states that the film will see [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]] joining forces with [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]] to battle a new foe. ([https://collider.com/godzilla-vs-kong-sequel-cast-rebecca-hall-brian-tyree-henry-fala-chen-kaylee-hottle/ src])
*[8/23/22] Atomic Monster Productions and World Builder Entertainment will produce a [[King Kong (series)|''King Kong'' series]] for [[Disney|Disney+]], based on DeVito Artworks' [[King Kong of Skull Island (property)|''King Kong of Skull Island'' property]]. ([https://deadline.com/2022/08/king-kong-series-disney-plus-stephany-folsom-james-wan-atomic-monster-disney-branded-television-1235098603/ src])
*[8/4/22] [[IDW Publishing]] officially announces the next three installments of ''[[Godzilla Rivals]]'', all set for release in [[2023]]: ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Rodan Vs. Ebirah|Rodan Vs. Ebirah]]'', ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Mothra Vs. Titanosaurus|Mothra Vs. Titanosaurus]]'', and ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Biollante Vs. Destoroyah|Biollante Vs. Destoroyah]]''. ([https://www.idwpublishing.com/news/articles/highlights-idw-anouncements-panel-reveals-san-diego-comicon-sdcc-2022 src])
*[8/3/22] [[IDW Publishing]] releases ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Vs. Battra]]''.
*[7/30/22] Discotek Media will release ''[[Legend of Dinosaurs and Monster Birds]]'' to Blu-ray later in the year. ([https://twitter.com/discotekmedia/status/1553551845200605185 src])
*[7/29/22] Principal photography on the [[Origins|fifth Monsterverse film]] begins in the Queensland, Australia suburb of Surfers Paradise. ([https://twitter.com/GormaruIsland/status/1552980150865854465 src])
*[7/23/22] [[IDW Publishing]] announces ''[[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - All Hail the King!]]'', a five issue comic miniseries sequel to ''[[Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors]]'' set for release beginning in October. ([https://www.flickeringmyth.com/2022/07/the-king-of-the-monsters-returns-for-godzilla-monsters-protectors-all-hail-the-king/ src])
*[7/20/22] [[IDW Publishing]] and [[BOOM! Studios]] publish the [[Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers issue 4|fourth issue]] of their crossover comic miniseries ''[[Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]''. [[wikipedia:Kurt Russell|Kurt Russell]] and his son [[wikipedia:Wyatt Russell|Wyatt Russell]] officially join the cast of [[Legendary Pictures|Legendary's]] upcoming [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]]-focused [[Monsterverse]] [[Monarch (series)|television series]]. ([https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/godzilla-and-the-titans-live-action-apple-series-casts-kurt-russell-wyatt-russell-1235321377/ src])
*[7/8/22] An HD digital listing for ''[[King Kong Lives]]'', listed as being licensed from StudioCanal by [[Shout! Factory]], appears on digital storefronts such as Vudu with a release date of July 12. ([https://www.vudu.com/content/movies/details/King-Kong-Lives/8353 src])
*[7/6/22] [[Toho]] will release ''[[Daigoro vs. Goliath]]'' and ''[[The War in Space]]'' to Blu-ray for the first time on September 21. ([https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/dp/B0B5D27RL5 src] [https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0B5D3LFZQ src])
*[7/5/22] ''Livedoor News'' reports that [[Teruyoshi Nakano]], special effects director of six ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' films and numerous other [[Toho]] genre productions in the 1970s and 80s, passed away on June 27 at the age of 86. ([https://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/22451068/ src])
*[6/30/22] [[Legendary Pictures]] and [[Warner Bros.]] announce that the yet-untitled fifth [[Monsterverse]] [[Origins|film]] is set to be released on March 15, [[2024]]. ([https://deadline.com/2022/06/dune-part-two-moves-to-pre-thanksgiving-2023-godzilla-kong-event-sequel-dated-1235054755/ src])
*[6/15/22] [[Toho]] releases a two-disc Blu-ray set containing ''[[Varan (film)|Varan]]'', ''[[Gorath (film)|Gorath]]'', ''[[Dogora (film)|Dogora]]'', and ''[[Space Amoeba]]'', as well as a two-disc ''[[Gunhed]]'' Blu-ray.
*[6/8/22] The first official teaser image for ''[[Skull Island (series)|Skull Island]]'' is revealed on Twitter. ([https://twitter.com/kongskullisland/status/1534682226557825024 src])
*[5/27/22] The ''[[Escape from the Hotel with Godzilla Approaching]]'' escape room opens at the Atami Bay Resort Korakuen.
*[5/25/22] [[IDW Publishing]] and [[BOOM! Studios]] publish the [[Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers issue 3|third issue]] of their crossover comic miniseries ''[[Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]''.
*[5/19/22] Matt Shakman will direct the first two episodes of ''[[Monarch (series)|Monarch]]'' and executive produce the series. ([https://deadline.com/2022/05/matt-shakman-direct-exec-produce-apples-godzilla-and-the-titans-series-1235028714/ src])
*[5/13/22] [[Toho]] releases ''[[Shin Ultraman]]'' to Japanese theaters.
*[5/12/22] [[Dan Stevens]] joins the cast of ''[[Origins]]'', the working title for the next [[Monsterverse]] film. [[Adam Wingard]] will return as director. ([https://deadline.com/2022/05/godzilla-vs-kong-2-dan-stevens-the-guest-director-adam-wingard-legendary-1235022755/ src])
*[5/5/22] It is reported that actor [[Hiroyuki Watanabe]], who played Colonel Ono in the [[Heisei era|Heisei]] ''[[Gamera (franchise)|Gamera]]'' Trilogy and Commander Yutaka Hirose in ''[[Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack]]'', was found dead on May 3 at the age of 66 from suicide. ([https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/202205050000367.html src])
*[4/27/22] [[IDW Publishing]] releases ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Vs. King Ghidorah]]'' and ''[[Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]'' [[Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers issue 2|#2]].
*[4/15/22] [[Toho]] releases a third teaser for ''[[Shin Ultraman]]''. ([https://twitter.com/shin_ultraman/status/1514876177931939841 src])
*[4/11/22] Clover Press launches a Kickstarter for ''[[Godzilla & Kong: The Cinematic Storyboard Art of Richard Bennett]]'', reaching its $7,500 funding goal the same day. ([https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cloverpress/godzilla-and-kong-storyboard-artbook src])
*[3/31/22] [[Toho]] announces plans to crowdfund the construction of a [[Gigan]] suit based on his [[Showa era|Showa]] design, for use in a [[Untitled 50th anniversary Gigan short film|new short film]] and public events in celebration of his 50th birthday. ([https://twitter.com/godzilla_jp/status/1509410160787214337 src]) [[Bandai]] unveils the next two figures in its [[Movie Monster Series]]: [[Jet Jaguar]] β and [[Salunga]] from ''[[Godzilla Singular Point]]''. ([https://twitter.com/GODZILLA_SP/status/1509546069704683531 src])
*[3/30/22] It is reported that [[Nobuyuki Yasumaru]], who served as Toho's chief modeler on its [[tokusatsu]] productions from 1971 to 1991, passed away on March 1, 2022 at the age of 87. ([https://sidelongglancesofapigeonkicker.blogspot.com/2022/03/nobuyuki-yasumaru-legendary-godzilla.html src]) [[Toho]] will release a two-disc Blu-ray set containing ''[[Varan (film)|Varan]]'', ''[[Gorath (film)|Gorath]]'', ''[[Dogora (film)|Dogora]]'', and ''[[Space Amoeba]]'', as well as a two-disc ''[[Gunhed]]'' Blu-ray, on June 15. ([https://www.amazon.co.jp/-/en/%E9%87%8E%E6%9D%91%E6%B5%A9%E4%B8%89/dp/B09W9QNJ64 src]) ([https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E9%AB%98%E5%B6%8B%E6%94%BF%E5%AE%8F/dp/B09W9RJM9B src])
*[3/29/22] [[Toho]] announces an upcoming Godzilla-themed escape room in the Atami Korakuen Hotel, created by SCRAP and set after the events of ''[[King Kong vs. Godzilla]]''. ([https://realdgame.jp/atami-godzilla src])
*[3/28/22] It is reported that [[tokusatsu]] writer and director [[Hirochika Muraishi]], who directed numerous episodes of [[Toho]]'s ''[[Cyber Cop]]'', ''[[Guyferd (series)|Guyferd]]'', and ''[[The Gransazers]]'' in addition to episodes of various shows from [[Tsuburaya Productions]]' ''Ultra Series'', passed away on March 27 at the age of 75. ([https://mobile.twitter.com/televi_kun/status/1508394200899153925 src])
*[3/23/22] [[IDW Publishing]] and [[BOOM! Studios]] release the [[Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers issue 1|first issue]] of ''[[Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers]]''. Netflix will release the second and final season of ''[[Pacific Rim: The Black]]'' on April 19. ([https://twitter.com/NetflixGeeked/status/1506634940775120899 src])
*[3/20/22] The [[Origins|next film]] in [[Legendary Pictures]]' [[Monsterverse]] is set to film in Queensland, Australia, later in 2022. ([https://variety.com/2022/film/asia/godzilla-vs-kong-sequel-australia-1235210265/ src])
*[3/18/22] [[IDW Publishing]] releases solicitations for ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Vs. Battra]]'', to be published on June 29, 2022. ([https://blackcapecomics.com/products/apr221562-godzilla-rivals-vs-battra-oneshot-cvr-a-ono-c-1-0-0 src])
*[3/17/22] It is reported that actor [[Akira Takarada]], who starred in ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' films from the [[Showa era|Showa]], [[Heisei era|Heisei]], and [[Millennium era|Millennium series]] as well as numerous other [[Toho]] [[tokusatsu]] productions, passed away on March 14 at age 87. ([https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/202203170001306.html src])
*[3/12/22] ''[[Godzilla vs. Gigan]]'' marks its 50th anniversary.
*[3/3/22] It is reported that actor [[Yusuke Kawazu]], who played Hiroshi Omae in ''[[Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II]]'' and Akio Nojiri in ''[[Gamera 2: Attack of Legion|Gamera 2]]'' and ''[[Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris|Gamera 3]]'' among others, passed away on February 26 at age 86. ([https://hochi.news/articles/20220304-OHT1T51000.html src])
*[2/21/22] [[Playmates]] officially reveals new figures based on both the [[Monsterverse]] and [[Toho]]'s [[Godzilla (franchise)|''Godzilla'' series]] which are set to be sold in major retailers this spring. ([https://www.tohokingdom.com/blog/godzilla-playmates-toys-first-looks/ src])
*[2/19/22] [[IDW Publishing]] releases solicitations for ''[[Godzilla Rivals: Vs. Gigan]]'', to be published on May 25, 2022. ([https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAR220480 src])
*[2/18/22] A casting call for extras reveals that Takashi Yamazaki will be directing a kaiju film for [[Toho]] set in post-war Japan, tentatively titled ''[[Blockbuster Monster Movie]]''. ([http://movies.robot.co.jp/extra/yamazakimovie/#section5 src])
*[2/4/22] [[Shochiku]] and [[Toei]] release ''[[What to Do with the Dead Kaiju?]]'' to Japanese theaters.
*[1/20/22] Apple TV+ announce a new live-action ''[[Godzilla (franchise)|Godzilla]]'' [[Monarch (series)|series]] produced by Legendary Television, set in the [[Monsterverse]]. ([https://deadline.com/2022/01/apple-tv-godzilla-legendary-monsterverse-1234916545/ src])
*[1/16/22] Four new cast members are announced for [[Toei]] and [[Shochiku]]'s ''[[What to Do with the Dead Kaiju?]]'', including ''[[Pacific Rim]]'' actress Rinko Kikuchi. ([https://movies.shochiku.co.jp/daikaijyu-movie/news/210117/ src])
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