SHIN GODZILLA Creators Teaming Back Up to Create SHIN ULTRAMAN

Fans of the 2016 film Shin Godzilla have a treat in store, as the directors of that film, Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi, are now working on their new film, Shin Ultraman. Variety reports that the adaptation will be a live action film, which “is based on the iconic 1966 tokusatsu (“special effects”) TV series about a giant alien that battles space monsters to save the Earth. But when it’s not fighting it takes a human form.”

Anno will be writing the script for the film, and the filmmakers have hired Masami Nagasawa, Hidetoshi Nishijima and Takumi Saito to star. Anno and Higuchi are both fans of the franchise, and Higuchi previously stated about the film, “A baton has been entrusted to me that has been shining ever since I was small child. I will solemnly strive to fulfill my responsibility to pass on that heavy, radiant baton created by my seniors.”

We are looking at a 2021 release, so we still have some time to wait, but it sounds like it’s in good hands and coming together nicely. Are you excited for Shin Ultraman?