Godzilla Movies In Order

Godzilla is a timeless classic for both American and Japanese people. Existing for over seven decades and spawning dozens of movies, Godzilla has since went on to become a legendary film. So successful in both countries, this movie has won numerous awards. The Japanese films and the American MonsterVerse tell separate stories, giving fans several versions of the famous monster. In fact, this franchise is so successful that after the original movie debut in the 50s, Godzilla has went on to become a TV, comic, and video game series.

If you’re wondering if you have to watch the Godzilla movies in order, the answer depends on which series you’re watching. The classic Japanese films include several different storylines, while the recent American movies follow a connected story. For those, release order is the easiest way to follow the events. I always recommend watching movies in the order of their release date. It makes the most sense because that’s how they were supposed to be seen. It’s not a huge deal though, if you pick and choose which to watch and when to watch them.

Originally inspired by King Kong, Godzilla has went on to make its own mark in the big monster film niche. Since the original Japanese movie was released in 1954, dozens of Godzilla films have followed, including the 1962 flick where he fights King Kong himself. Many of the releases are Japanese, while Legendary and Warner Bros. have produced and distributed the recent American MonsterVerse movies.

American Series Movie Order	Trailers
Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956)
King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)
Godzilla 1985 (1985)
Godzilla (1998)
Godzilla (2014)
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
Godzilla x Kong: Supernova (March 26, 2027)

Godzilla has been warmly received by movie fans and critics alike. The franchise itself has both been nominated and won many awards over the last half century. Most notable are MTVs lifetime achievement award, Saturn Awards best classic film, and a whole slew of Japanese Academy Awards. Godzilla Minus One added an Oscar for visual effects in 2024.

The Godzilla franchise has expanded heavily into popular culture. It has been spun into at least four different TV series, including animated cartoons. Along with TV, this popular series has a strong hold in the video game market. Starting in the 80s and continuing till this today, Godzilla has over two dozen video games, including recent ones which are available for PS3 and the Wii.

Whether you like monster flicks or not, one thing is clear: Godzilla is here to stay. This timeless classic has been around since the 1950s, and is still wowing movie viewers till this today. Godzilla Minus Zero will continue the Japanese story, opening on November 3, 2026 in Japan and November 6 in North America. The American crossover will continue with Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, scheduled for March 26, 2027. Whether you only check out one movie in the series, or watch every movie in the order that they were released, you’re sure to enjoy these timeless flicks.