2023

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In the real world

January

11 January: Shin Ultraman begins a two-night engagement in U.S. theaters via Fathom Events. IDW Publishing releases Godzilla Rivals: Rodan Vs. Ebirah and Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - All Hail the King! #4.
Mid-January: SRS Cinema releases 1967's Space Monster Wangmagwi to Blu-ray and VHS, the film's first home video releases anywhere in the world.

February

8 February: The IDW Publishing sequel miniseries, Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - All Hail the King!, concludes with its fifth issue.
10 February: Bicep Books and CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform publish Japanese Monsters Unmade: The Lost Films of Monster Island Volume 2 (1966-1980).
22 February: LIFE Books publishes a re-issue of LIFE "Godzilla".

March

7 March: The GODZILLA OFFICIAL by TOHO YouTube channel begins uploading episodes of Godzilla Island with English subtitles, the series' first official translation.
8 March: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla Rivals: Mothra Vs. Titanosaurus.
15 March: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla: Best of King Ghidorah.
17 March: Lance Reddick passes away at age 60.
22 March: Godzilla: Tokyo SOS screens in the U.S. for one night only via Fathom Events. Jiro Dan passes away at age 74.
27 March: Kodansha publishes volume 1 of Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook, detailing information about the original Godzilla film.

April

1 April: Chibi Godzilla Raids Again premieres on TV Tokyo.
4 April: Discord user @EliteFreakozoid discovers an active web address for Slusho.com which had originally redirected to Slusho.jp. Hobby Japan publishes Godzilla Final Wars Completion.
5 April: Slusho.com becomes active.
10 April: Kodansha publishes volume 2 of Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook, detailing information about Mothra vs. Godzilla.
12 April: Toho releases Shin Ultraman to 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD in Japan, with Shin Ultra Fight included as a bonus feature on the 4K Ultra HD combo pack and the three-disc Blu-ray.
19 April: The title for the 5th Monsterverse film is confirmed via teaser as Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
25 April: Kodansha publishes volume 3 of Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook, detailing information about King Kong vs. Godzilla.
30 April: The soundtrack for Chibi Godzilla Raids Again is released digitally.

May

7 May: Evil Genius Games begins a Kickstarter for Kong: Skull Island - Creature Codex.
10 May: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla Rivals: Biollante Vs. Destoroyah. Kodansha publishes volume 4 of Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook, detailing information about the television series Warrior of Love Rainbowman. Dynamite Entertainment publishes the first issue of Kong: The Great War.
23 May: HBO Max rebrands to Max.
26 May: Kodansha publishes volume 5 of Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook, detailing information about Godzilla vs. Biollante.

June

1 June: Evil Genius Games publishes the physical edition of the Kong: Skull Island Cinematic Adventure.
2 June: Yukiko Takayama passes away at age 83.
6 June: The Kickstarter for Kong: Skull Island - Creature Codex ends with successful funding.
8 June: Kodansha publishes volume 6 of Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook, detailing information about Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster.
13 June: Cleopatra Entertainment releases Shin Ultraman to Blu-ray and DVD in the U.S.
21 June: IDW Publishing releases the first issue of Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons, the start of a trilogy of miniseries incorporating a secret society called the Sons of Giants.
22 June: The animated show Skull Island is released by Netflix.
23 June: Milan Records releases the soundtrack of the animated Skull Island show digitally.
26 June: Kodansha publishes volume 7 of Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook, detailing information about GMK.
28 June: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla: Best of Rodan.

July

5 July: Dynamite Entertainment publishes Kong: The Great War #2.
10 July: Kodansha publishes volume 8 of Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook, detailing information about the television series The Gransazers.
11 July: The title for the upcoming Godzilla film is confirmed as Godzilla Minus One.
24 July: Kodansha publishes volume 9 of Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook, detailing information about Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla and Godzilla vs. Destoroyah.
26 July: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla: Monsters & Protectors - Summer Smash, the conclusion to the Monsters & Protectors trilogy. Bicep Books and CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform publish Japanese Monsters Unmade: The Lost Films of Monster Island Volume 3 (1981-2021).

August

8 August: Kodansha publishes volume 10 of Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook, detailing information about Godzilla Final Wars.
9 August: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons #2.
11 August: LIFE Books publishes a volume of LIFE Magazine titled "King Kong".
16 August: IDW Publishing releases the first issue of Godzilla: War for Humanity. Legendary Comics publishes the first version of Legends of the Monsterverse: The Omnibus for Kickstarter supporters, which contains the original story "Godzilla: Fight or Flight".
17 August: A graphic novel adaptation of the film Notzilla is announced, alongside a Kickstarter campaign.
24 August: Warner Bros. delays Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire to April 12, 2024.
25 August: Graphic-sha Publishing releases Godzilla: The Encyclopedia.
30 August: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla Rivals: Vs. SpaceGodzilla. Dynamite Entertainment publishes Kong: The Great War #3.

September

1 September: Godzilla Battle Line announces a collaboration with GAMERA -Rebirth-.
5 September: Titan Manga publish the first volume of the manga adaptation of The Great Yokai War: Guardians.
6 September: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons #3 and Godzilla: Best of Mechagodzilla.
7 September: GAMERA -Rebirth- is released on Netflix. Godzilla Battle Line begins its collaboration with GAMERA -Rebirth-.
8 September: Kadokawa publishes the first chapter of GAMERA -Rebirth- code thyrsos, a prequel manga to the show.
12 September: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla by James Stokoe Deluxe Edition.
13 September: Kadokawa publishes the first chapter of a GAMERA -Rebirth- manga adaptation.
20 September: Legendary Comics releases an updated and revised version of Legends of the Monsterverse: The Omnibus to Kickstarter supporters.
27 September: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla: War for Humanity #2.
29 September: A banner for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is spotted at Toy Fair. Lapin, Inc. releases an English translation of the first chapter of a GAMERA -Rebirth- manga adaptation. Kadokawa publishes chapter 2-1 of GAMERA -Rebirth- code thyrsos.

October

3 October: University of Minnesota Press publishes an English translation of Shigeru Kayama's novelizations of Godzilla and Godzilla Raids Again. PIE International publishes Shinji Higuchi Special Effect's Field Notes: Visual Plans and Sketches worldwide.
4 October: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons #4.
10 October: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla Library Collection, Vol. 1.
13 October: Kadokawa publishes chapter 2-2 of GAMERA -Rebirth- code thyrsos.
17 October: Skull Island: Rise of Kong is released. DC Comics and Legendary Comics publish the first issue of Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong.
21 October: Hoshi 35 is released in Japan.
24 October: Kodansha publishes volume 11 of Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook, detailing information about Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah and Godzilla vs. Mothra.
25 October: Kadokawa publishes chapter 2 of the GAMERA -Rebirth- manga adaptation and Lapin, Inc. publishes its English translation. TOHO Visual Entertainment releases a 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray release of the first Godzilla film, including a cropped Japanese version of the American re-cut.
31 October: Phase Six publishes volume 1 of Godzilla: Rulers of Earth ReMonstered Edition, which includes the new bonus story "Thinking on Our Feet".

November

1 November: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla: Here There Be Dragons #5, the end of the miniseries.
3 November: Godzilla Minus One is released in Japan. The short films Godzilla vs. Megalon and Fest Godzilla 4: Operation Jet Jaguar are shown at Godzilla Fest.
4 November: The soundtrack for Godzilla Minus One is released on CD and streaming.
9 November: A star system discovered by NASA is named after Mothra.^[1]
10 November: Kodansha publishes volume 12 of Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook, detailing information about Destroy All Monsters.
13 November: Shueisha publishes the novelization of Godzilla Minus One.
15 November: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla Rivals: Vs. Mechagodzilla.
17 November: The first two episodes of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters premiere on Apple TV+.^[2] Kadokawa publishes chapter 3-1 of GAMERA -Rebirth- code thyrsos.
21 November: DC Comics and Legendary Comics publish Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #2.
24 November: Kodansha publishes volume 13 of Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook, detailing information about the television series Cyber Cop.
29 November: Dynamite Entertainment publishes Kong: The Great War #4.
30 November: Shueisha publishes an ebook version of the Godzilla Minus One novelization. Gamera 2: Attack of Legion begins a one-week 4K re-release in Japanese theaters.^[3]

December

1 December: Godzilla Minus One was released in the United States.^[4] Kadokawa publishes chapter 3-2 of GAMERA -Rebirth- code thyrsos.
3 December: A Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire panel takes place at the Brazilian convention CCXP.^[5] The film's first trailer is also released.
4 December: Kadokawa publishes chapter 3 of the GAMERA -Rebirth- manga adaptation.
5 December: IDW Publishing releases Best of Godzilla, Vol. 1.
12 December: Kodansha publishes volume 14 of Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook, detailing information about The War of the Gargantuas.
13 December: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla: Best of Gigan.
15 December: The soundtrack for Godzilla Minus One is released on vinyl in Japan.
16 December: Kenpachiro Satsuma, suit actor for Hedorah, Gigan, and the Heisei series Godzilla, passes away at the age of 76.
19 December: DC Comics and Legendary Comics publish Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #3.
20 December: IDW Publishing releases Godzilla Rivals: Jet Jaguar Vs. Megalon and Godzilla: War for Humanity #3. Toho releases a three-disc 4K Ultra HD and Blu-Ray set of Submersion of Japan.
21 December: Lapin, Inc. publishes the English translation of chapter 3 of the GAMERA -Rebirth- manga adaptation.
26 December: Penguin Young Readers Licenses publish Love from Godzilla.
27 December: Kodansha publishes volume 15 of Godzilla and Toho Tokusatsu Official Mook, detailing information about Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II.
28 December: Kadokawa publishes the volume 1 paperback of GAMERA -Rebirth- code thyrsos, collecting the first three chapters.

In fiction

The events of Godzilla Rivals: Mothra Vs. Titanosaurus take place.

References

This is a list of references for 2023. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: ^[1]

↑ https://www.nasa.gov/missions/webb/nasas-webb-hubble-combine-to-create-most-colorful-view-of-universe/
↑ Scorziello, Sophie (8 September 2023). "Godzilla and Kurt Russell Face Off in 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Trailer, Apple TV+ Sets November Premiere". Variety.
↑ @gamera_info (3 November 2023). "『#ガメラ 2レギオン襲来』 #TOHOシネマズすすきの上映決定🎥 #ガメラ2 聖地【#北海道初】ドルビーシネマにレギオン襲来😎 11/30（木）【ドルビーシネマでの1日限りの限定上映】 11/30（木）～12/7（木）【轟音上映】詳細は11/21（火）以降劇場HPで告知されます🔽". Twitter.
↑ Salkowitz, Rob (11 July 2023). "Godzilla Spotted Approaching America! New Japanese Production Arriving In December". Forbes. Archived from the original on 11 July 2023.
↑ Erick Massoto (November 22, 2023). "'Dune 2,' 'Furiosa' & 'Aquaman 2' Cast and Directors Join CCXP23's Star-Studded Lineup". Collider.

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[1] ttps://www.nasa.gov/missions/webb/nasas-webb-hubble-combine-to-create-most-colorful-view-of-universe/

[Variety_release_span-2] Scorziello, Sophie (8 September 2023). "Godzilla and Kurt Russell Face Off in 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Trailer, Apple TV+ Sets November Premiere". Variety.

[G24K-3] @gamera_info (3 November 2023). "『#ガメラ 2レギオン襲来』 #TOHOシネマズすすきの上映決定🎥 #ガメラ2 聖地【#北海道初】ドルビーシネマにレギオン襲来😎 11/30（木）【ドルビーシネマでの1日限りの限定上映】 11/30（木）～12/7（木）【轟音上映】詳細は11/21（火）以降劇場HPで告知されます🔽". Twitter.

[Forbes-4] Salkowitz, Rob (11 July 2023). "Godzilla Spotted Approaching America! New Japanese Production Arriving In December". Forbes. Archived from the original on 11 July 2023.

[5] Erick Massoto (November 22, 2023). "'Dune 2,' 'Furiosa' & 'Aquaman 2' Cast and Directors Join CCXP23's Star-Studded Lineup". Collider.

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