Godzilla will be in good company on HBO Max, as the streamer is already the exclusive home ofthe world-renowned Studio Ghibli catalogin the United States, and it is now adding a new batch of titles as part of its licensing deal with GKids. According to apress release, the hit filmShin Godzilla,which hails from director Hideaki Anno and co-director Shinji Higuchi,will arrive on the platform alongside several other acclaimed films after an initial wave of new content on Sept. 1, 2025, but an exact premiere date for the feature has yet to be announced.
The full list of titles coming to HBO Max follows:
September 1:
2025/2026:
Shin Godzillais the 31st entry ina long-running film seriesthat centers around the titular character, a prehistoric reptilian monster awakened and powered by nuclear radiation. It was also Toho’s third official reboot of the monster franchise. The film will celebrate its 10-year anniversary on August 01, 2025, which could yet coincide with the release of its 4K remaster on HBO Max. However, there is a possibility that it will debut on the platform ahead of that milestone. It could arrive shortly after its return to theaters, which is slated for Jun 26, 2025.
‘Shin Godzilla’ Is Widely Regarded as One of the Best Godzilla Films
Regarded by many as one of the bestGodzillafilms ever made,Shin Godzillaheld the record as the highest-grossing film in the series until it was toppled byGodzilla Minus Onelast year. The film grossed $79 million at the worldwide box office, which was no doubt boosted by the positive word of mouth from fans and critics, particularly in Japan. It received a moremixed reception from Western audiencesat the time, though many have grown to appreciate its mastery and unique approach to the kaiju genre, particularly its realistic portrayal.
Shin Godzillaholds an 86% critics score and 76% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, making itone of Godzilla’s highest-rated entries, with many lauding the film as a successful reboot that presents a new story about the radioactive creature rising from the sea and evolving as he tears Tokyo apart in a thunderous rampage. Reviewers also praised its special effects, particularly the depiction of Godzilla’s various forms, as well as its social commentary on the government’s response to crises, making it one of the most influential films in the franchise.
Shin Godzilla
