The project was initiated by the company in December last year after the Hollywood version directed by Gareth Evans, featuring the iconic fire-breathing monster became a global success.
A video of "Godzilla 2016" (working title of the film), extras running through the streets near Tokyo's Kamata Station and a stampede at Yokohama's Yokodai Station were posted on Facebook on last week, reported Variety.
Hideaki Anno, best known for his work on the "Evangelion" animation franchise, would co-direct the movie with Anno writing the script.