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'Godzilla Minus Zero,' the sequel to the acclaimed 2023 film 'Godzilla Minus One,' had its world premiere at the New York Film Festival, earning rapturous reactions from press and audiences at Alice Tully Hall. Director Takashi Yamazaki discussed earning the franchise's first R rating, saying 'censoring' the action 'was not an option,' as the film depicts an intense battle between Godzilla and King Ghidorah. Critics praised the film as an even grander follow-up to its predecessor, and additional coverage explained the story's direct continuity with the 2023 original, following the same family at the center of the first film.