‘Godzilla Minus One’ U.S. Success ‘Wasn’t a Strategy; We Just Tried,’ Says Toho CEO at Tokyo Festival

Variety - Oct 29, 2026

Japanese studio giant Toho’s North American release of “Godzilla Minus One” was a turning point in the company’s approach to the global market, CEO Matsuoka Hiro said at the Tokyo International Film Festival on Thursday. Matsuoka was speaking at an “Academy in Tokyo” session with Bill Kramer, CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts […]

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Oct 29, 2026

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Oct 29, 2026

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Toho CEO Matsuoka Hiro On The Company’s Decision To Self-Distribute ‘Godzilla Minus One’ In The U.S. — Tokyo

Oct 29, 2026

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