Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana Faces Global Clash as Godzilla Minus Zero Wins Critics

Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming epic, Ramayana: Part 1, is set for a high-stakes global release on November 6, 2026, where it will share the spotlight with Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus Zero. Both films are making headlines as the first from their respective industries—Bollywood and Japanese cinema—to be officially shot and certified under the “Filmed for IMAX” programme, promising a grand visual spectacle for audiences worldwide.

Godzilla Minus Zero, directed by Oscar-winner Takashi Yamazaki, has already made waves with its world premiere at the 64th New York Film Festival. The film received a warm reception at Lincoln Center, debuting with a 93% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. Reviewers have highlighted Yamazaki’s ability to retain the emotional depth of his previous work while steering the franchise into darker, more intense territory. The film features a dramatic showdown between a regenerated Godzilla and the formidable Ghidorah, further raising expectations for its theatrical run.

In contrast, Ramayana: Part 1, helmed by director Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, is bypassing the festival circuit and heading straight for a worldwide theatrical launch. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, and is backed by a substantial budget with Hollywood visual-effects partners. Earlier this year, the trailer for Ramayana: Part One was described as a major event in Indian cinema, reflecting the scale and ambition behind the project.

With both films arriving in cinemas this November, industry observers are closely watching how Ramayana will perform in overseas markets, especially against the backdrop of Godzilla Minus Zero’s strong early reviews and festival buzz.