For Godzilla (2023), which is officially titled Godzilla Minus One, "Limited Edition" typically refers to special home video releases and exclusive merchandise.
Here's a description based on common "Limited Edition" offerings:
Godzilla Minus One Deluxe/Collector's Edition (4K UHD + Blu-ray)
This is the most prominent "limited edition" item for the film. It often includes:
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Premium Packaging: A deluxe rigid slipcase, often with embossed or spot-gloss details, housing the discs. This might include a special inner digipak with unique artwork.
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Multiple Disc Set: Typically a 4-disc set including:
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Godzilla Minus One on 4K UHD Blu-ray (with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos Japanese audio, plus English subtitles and often an English dub).
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Godzilla Minus One on standard Blu-ray.
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Godzilla Minus Color on Blu-ray (the black-and-white theatrical re-release version of the film, often exclusive to this edition).
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A dedicated Bonus Blu-ray packed with special features.
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Exclusive Bonus Content (on Blu-ray): This disc usually contains a wealth of behind-the-scenes material, such as:
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"Making of the film" documentary.
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"Making of VFX" featurette.
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Special behind-the-scenes programs and interviews.
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Extensive event footage (press conferences, red carpet events, talk events with director Takashi Yamazaki, etc.).
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A collection of trailers, TV spots, and promotional videos.
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Note: Some bonus content might be in Japanese only, without English subtitles, depending on the region of release.
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Collectible Booklet: A substantial booklet (e.g., 60-70+ pages) featuring:
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A message from director Takashi Yamazaki.
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Introductions to the film and character bios.
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Promotional artwork.
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Interviews with key crew members (director, VFX director, sound engineers, etc.).
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Articles about the color grading or the international release strategy.
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Other Inclusions: Some editions may also include special inserts like "Special Disaster Countermeasure Materials" (abridged versions) or unique art cards.
Limited Edition Merchandise (Figures, Posters, etc.)
Various companies have released limited edition figures and other collectibles:
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Limited Edition Figures: Brands like Super7 have released "Minus Color" (black-and-white) versions of their Toho ULTIMATES! Godzilla Minus One figures, often limited to a specific production run (e.g., 1,500 units) and sold exclusively for a short period. These figures are typically highly articulated, with detailed sculpts and interchangeable parts.
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Limited Edition Posters: The official Godzilla Store and other art galleries have released exclusive screen-printed or lenticular posters, sometimes with metallic ink or special effects, often in limited print runs (e.g., 100 copies for a "Shiny Edition").
These limited editions are highly sought after by collectors due to their exclusive content, premium packaging, and rarity.