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No one expectedGodzilla Minus Oneto stomp on everyone’s soul.
Let’s unpack the ending.
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What was Shikishima’s ulterior motive?
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He preps with his comrades to defeat Godzilla, but there’s an unspoken ulterior motive in the air.
“Don’t do anything rash.
He responds in silence.
Ryunosuke Kamiki in ‘Godzilla Minus One’.Toho International / Courtesy Everett
Shikishima’s mind is already made up or so it seems.
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Do Doc’s plans to stop Godzilla work?
Godzilla does enter Segami Bay, but earlier than anticipated.
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The crews on two separate ships rope Godzilla with their ship cables, leaving him unable to move.
Unfortunately, Godzilla proves to be too strong and breaks through the cables.
But don’t worry.
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Naturally, Godzilla chews through the balloons.
How is Godzilla defeated?
But what about Shikishima?
Ryunosuke Kamiki in ‘Godzilla Minus One’.Toho Co., Ltd.
Does Shikishima die?
What are G-cells?
Shikishima arrives home with his fellow crewmates and reunites with Akiko and Sumiko.
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Shikishima receives good news when Sumiko gives him a telegram revealing that Noriko survived the attack.
She asks, “Is your war finally over?”
A teary Shikishima embraces her and responds, “Yes.”
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Speaking of regeneration…
Is Godzilla dead at the End ofGodzilla Minus One?
Will we get a vengeful Godzilla in a sequel?
Will Noriko become a Godzilla hybrid?
Only time will tell.
What we do know is that you might’t keep a good Godzilla down.
