The movie Shin Godzilla premieres in Japan, marking the debut of this reboot of the Godzilla franchise.
Shin Godzilla becomes available outside Japan, including release in theaters and on digital platforms in other countries.
A giant aquatic creature is first spotted off the coast of Tokyo Bay, causing panic and confusion among government officials.
Godzilla dramatically emerges from Tokyo Bay, causing destruction and chaos along the coastline as it heads inland.
The Japanese government forms a special crisis management task force to handle the Godzilla situation and coordinate defense strategies.
Godzilla advances inland, causing massive destruction to buildings and infrastructure, leading to large-scale evacuations.
Japan's Self-Defense Forces launch attacks against Godzilla but fail to stop or deter the creature.
Godzilla undergoes several rapid physical transformations, becoming increasingly powerful and dangerous with each form.
Political and bureaucratic disputes delay effective responses to Godzilla's rampage, causing criticism and public fear.
Scientists and experts identify a potential weakness in Godzilla related to its own radiation emissions.
The government and scientists develop a new specialized weapon designed to stop Godzilla by coagulating its blood internally.
The armed forces deploy the coagulant weapon in a coordinated attack that successfully immobilizes Godzilla.
Following the weapon's success, Godzilla is immobilized and frozen in ice, ending its rampage and providing a temporary relief to Japan.
