Shin Godzilla is a 2016 Japanese kaiju film directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi. It is a reboot of the Godzilla franchise and portrays a new origin story for the iconic monster. The film follows a group of government officials and scientists as they try to deal with a rapidly evolving Godzilla, which emerges in Tokyo, causing massive destruction. The movie is noted for its political commentary, innovative special effects, and a fresh take on the classic Godzilla story.