History Film / Godzilla2014

The movie will utilize CGI for the titular monster, but there are [[http://www.godzilla-movies.com/news/654 rumors]] that Toho will require Legendary Pictures to use "suitmation" as well, continuing the tradition of using a [[PeopleInRubberSuits man in a rubber suit]] to portray the king of the monsters.

* BigCreepyCrawlies: One of the monsters that Godzilla will be fighting (and the one seen in the teaser trailer) resembles a [[CreepyCentipedes centipede]]. Another is a GiantSpider, possibly Kumonga.

A teaser trailer was shown during Comic-Con 2012. Several months later, [[http://vimeo.com/76248443 the trailer was leaked in full HD]]. Additionally, [[http://www.godzillaisland.com/2013/09/the-2014-godzilla-has-been-leaked.html Godzilla himself]] was leaked from a marketing expo.

* MythologyGag: There's a shot of a hole right through a wide skycraper, as if something walked through it - similar to a hole Zilla made in ''{{Film/Godzilla 1998}}''.

The movie will be produced by Creator/LegendaryPictures, directed by Gareth Edwards (''[[Film/{{Monsters 2010}} Monsters]]''), written by Max Borenstein, David Callaham, Frank Darabont (''Film/TheShawshankRedemption'', ''Film/TheGreenMile'', and ''TheMist''), distributed by WarnerBros worldwide, and distributed by {{Toho}} in Japan.

The movie will be produced by Creator/LegendaryPictures, directed by Gareth Edwards (''[[Film/{{Monsters 2010}} Monsters]]''), written by Max Borenstein, David Callaham, Frank Darabont (''TheShawshankRedemption'', ''Film/TheGreenMile'', and ''TheMist''), distributed by WarnerBros worldwide, and distributed by {{Toho}} in Japan.

A teaser trailer was shown during Comic-Con 2012. Several months later, [[http://vimeo.com/76176358# the trailer was leaked in full HD]]. Additionally, [[http://www.godzillaisland.com/2013/09/the-2014-godzilla-has-been-leaked.html Godzilla himself]] was leaked from a marketing expo.

* MythologyGag: There's a shot of a hole right through a wide skycraper, as if something leap through it - similar to a hole Zilla made in Film/Godzilla1998.

It was rumored that Creator/GuillermoDelToro was approached by Legendary Pictures to direct, though these rumors have since been debunked. Considering that the man was working on a [[Film/PacificRim similar project at the time]]... WhatCouldHaveBeen, indeed.

* SuperNotDrowningSkills: Justified. For the first time, Godzilla has gills on the sides of his neck, explaining how he can survive under the sea.

* ContinuityReboot: Of the ''{{Franchise/Godzilla}}'' franchise, obviously.

->''"We knew the world would not be the same. Few people laughed. Few people cried. Most people were silent. I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita. Vishnu is trying to persuade the Prince that he should do his duty and, to impress him, takes on his multi-armed form and says 'Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds'. I suppose we all thought that, one way or another."''

* SuperNotDrowningSkills: Justified. For the first time, Godzilla has gills on the side of his neck, explaining how he can survive under the sea.

A teaser trailer was shown during Comic-Con 2012. Several months later, [[http://vimeo.com/76176358#the trailer was leaked in full HD]]. Additionally, [[http://www.godzillaisland.com/2013/09/the-2014-godzilla-has-been-leaked.html Godzilla himself]] was leaked from a marketing expo.

A teaser trailer was shown during Comic-Con 2012. Several months later, [[http://www.fame10.com/entertainment/13-most-anticipated-action-fantasy-movies-of-2014/4/ the trailer was leaked in full HD]]. Additionally, [[http://www.godzillaisland.com/2013/09/the-2014-godzilla-has-been-leaked.html Godzilla himself]] was leaked from a marketing expo.

In terms of cast, [[Film/{{Kick-Ass}} Aaron Johnson]], [[Film/BatmanBegins Ken]] [[Film/{{Inception}} Watanabe]], Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, David Strathairn, Sally Hawkins and [[Series/MalcolmInTheMiddle Bryan]] [[Series/BreakingBad Cranston]] are confirmed to star.

In terms of cast, [[{{Kick-Ass}} Aaron Johnson]], [[Film/BatmanBegins Ken]] [[Film/{{Inception}} Watanabe]], Elizabeth Olsen, Juliette Binoche, David Strathairn, Sally Hawkins and [[Series/MalcolmInTheMiddle Bryan]] [[Series/BreakingBad Cranston]] are confirmed to star.

A teaser trailer was shown during Comic-Con 2012. Unfortunately, no one was able to capture it on video, and the teaser itself has yet to be released on any website. However, someone was able to get [[http://media.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/13685/Screen%20cap.jpg a somewhat vague shot of Godzilla himself from the teaser trailer]]. Recently, [[http://www.godzillaisland.com/2013/09/the-2014-godzilla-has-been-leaked.html Godzilla himself]] was leaked from a marketing expo.

* [[spoiler: JustifiedTrope: The film finally provides a reasonable explanation for Godzilla's SuperNotDrowningSkills by giving him gills.]]

* ImpactSilhouette: A rare non-comedic version. In the teaser's footage of the wake of Godzilla's destruction, one of shots shows several skyscrapers with massive holes in them, from Godzilla plowing right through.

A teaser trailer was shown during Comic-Con 2012. Unfortunately, no one was able to capture it on video, and the teaser itself has yet to be released on any website. However, someone was able to get [[http://media.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/13685/Screen%20cap.jpg a somewhat vague shot of Godzilla himself from the teaser trailer]].

* AttackOfThe50FootWhatever: [[CaptainObvious Duh.]]

** CannonForeigner: Reportedly, the 2 non-Godzilla ones.

** As stated by Gareth Edwards, this will be the biggest Godzilla incarnation to date. Especially if the above image is accurate to the size of the new godzilla.
*** He said it's only gonna be slightly taller, so no the poster is just an exaggeration like one of the Final War posters where he towers over an entire city.