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DUBAI: Godzilla Minus One has officially become the US’ highest-grossing Japanese language film in live-action and animation since its North American premiere in December.

It is also now the fifth highest-grossing non-English film in US box office and is expected to rake in over 14.5 billion yen (or $100 million USD).

Last year, Minus One was revealed to be on the shortlist for best VFX at the Oscars. The film has also been nominated at the Critics Choice Awards for best foreign film and given accolades from various US critics groups for its VFX, villain, and as the year’s best international film.

A special re-release of the movie, Minus One: Minus Color, debuted in Japan on Jan. 12, evoking nostalgia in fans.

The movie is showing in black and white, tracing back to the original 1954 release of Godzilla.

The international release of Minus Color is yet to be confirmed.