Funimation Films secures rights to "Shin Godzilla" movie in Americas

Funimation Films announced its acquisition of the live-action film "Shin Godzilla," scheduled to hit theaters late this year.

Funimation acquired rights to the character in North America, Central America, South America and the Caribbean from Toho Company, Ltd. The agreement includes theatrical, home entertainment, video-on-demand and broadcast rights for the film.

Shin Godzilla is a Japanese tokusatsu kaiju film – a live-action science-fiction monster movie featuring special effects. It is the 29th Godzilla film produced by Toho.