Godzilla Director's First English Movie 'Grandgear' Gets Release Date & Teaser

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Takashi Yamazaki's first English-language movie Grandgear has been confirmed to hit theaters on February 18, 2028, with production set to begin soon. The film, which marks a major collaboration with J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot banner, was teased with flashing images of Transformer-esque robots battling in a city street, hinting at the movie's massive scale. Grandgear comes after Yamazaki's historic run with Godzilla Minus One, which became a global breakout hit and won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects.

Why it matters

Yamazaki's transition to directing his first big-budget English-language film is a significant milestone, showcasing his ability to bring his grounded filmmaking style to a mech-focused blockbuster story. The collaboration with J.J. Abrams' production company also signals that Grandgear is poised to be a major international release, building on the success of Godzilla Minus One and further expanding Yamazaki's global reach.

The details

The Grandgear teaser shown at CinemaCon in Las Vegas revealed flashing images of giant, Transformer-like robots battling in a city street, hinting at the film's massive scale and visual effects. Yamazaki is both writing and directing Grandgear, making it his most high-profile international project yet. The film landed at Sony Pictures after a bidding war in late 2024 and is being produced by J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot banner alongside Glen Zipper.

• Grandgear will hit theaters on February 18, 2028.
• Production on the film is set to begin soon.

What’s next

As production on Grandgear begins, more details about the film's plot, cast, and visuals are expected to be revealed in the coming months leading up to its 2028 release.