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Godzilla Minus Zero sequel receives first R rating in franchise history

Director Takashi Yamazaki presented the R-rated Godzilla Minus Zero sequel at its world premiere during the New York Film Festival on Saturday.

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Director Champions Franchise’s First R Rating as Sequel Rocks NYFF at World Premiere: ‘Censoring’ the Action ‘Was Not an Option’
File photo ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Director Champions Franchise’s First R Rating as Sequel Rocks NYFF at World Premiere: ‘Censoring’ the Action ‘Was Not an Option’ Photo: Variety

Audience reaction to screening

The film received multiple applause breaks while showing kaiju action scenes inside Alice Tully Hall. Press reactions earlier in the day were positive before the main event began.

Studio decision on rating

Director Takashi Yamazaki stated that keeping violent content was essential for the story. He explained that cutting those scenes would not have been an option for him.

Age restriction rules

MPA guidelines prevent viewers under 17 from attending without a parent or guardian present. This rating makes the movie the first in the 72-year-old franchise to carry an R classification.

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