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WithGodzilla : King of the Monsterslooming on the view , now feels like a perfect time to mull over on the best and bad of the long history of theGodzillafranchise . Since 1954 , American and Japanese studios have farm a unite 30 live - actionGodzillamovies . For over 60 days , giant monster sports fan have enjoyed Godzilla ’s clashes with the military and epic showdowns with King Ghidorah , Mechagodzilla , and more .
TheGodzillafranchise has dabbled in dissimilar musical style , let in metre travelling , eco - horror , clowning , mystery , and even martial art . Some of these experimentation have lead to a nifty deal of success , while others did n’t quite take off , either with critics , fans , or at the box office . Over the years , moviegoers have developed a deep layer of taste for the prominent animal designs and beatify gargantuan monster battles launch inGodzillamovies .
Here are our ranking of everyGodzillamovie ever , from worst to best . Only live - action pic were consider , which leaves out Netflix ’s three anime films . American re - edits ofGodzillaandReturn of Godzillawere exclude as well . Also , TriStar Pictures’Godzillafrom 1998 was left out as a full stop of rule , especially sinceToho has retconned " Zilla " out ofGodzillacanon .
#30-#26 Godzilla Movies
30 . All Monsters Attack ( 1969 )
All Monsters Attackis universally dislike byGodzillafans , and for ripe rationality . First of all , most of the ogre from the movie are study from store footage from premature films . Also , it ’s hard to expect audiences to deal about a story when they know from the beginning that it ’s all just a dream .
29 . Godzilla vs. Biollante ( 1989 )
Godzilla vs. Biollantecould have been a good movie . Biollantehas a menacing design , and it is based on an interesting concept . It ’s a shame that her only movie contains a slow , lackluster story and the least solid fight scene inGodzillahistory .
28 . Ebirah , Horror of the Deep ( 1966 )
Godzilla fights a terrorist system and a giant pubic louse demon inEbirah , Horror of the Deep . This forgettable , preposterously low - budgetGodzillaflick is gently entertaining , but only during the action .
27 . Godzilla : last Wars ( 2004 )
Godzilla : Final Warshas the feel of a warlike art / superhero pic with giant monsters thrown into the premix . It ’s a weird pickle of a photographic film , but it does have its mo . Godzilla trashing an entire cast of kaiju ( include the 1998 American version of Godzilla ) is certainly deserving watching , but that ’s about it .
26 . Godzilla Raids Again ( 1955 )
Godzilla face off againstAnguirusin his 2nd movie , which is badly paced and bank all too much on a storyteller . The best matter aboutGodzilla Raids Againis that it introduces the idea of Godzilla battle other monsters .
#25-#21 Godzilla Movies
25 . Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah ( 1991 )
Godzilla vs. King Ghidorahis one of the strangestGodzillamovies ever made . It ’s a time travelling fiend moving picture where King Ghidorah ends up as the hoagy . Toho ’s seek to destroy Godzilla ’s heroic image and return him to his villainous root is litter with patch holes .
24 . Godzilla vs. Hedorah ( 1971 )
Godzilla vs. Hedorah ’s has a strange feel that ’s psychedelic , kid - friendly , and eco - conscious all at the same time . The movie ’s greatest military strength is its originality , in terms of the alone challenge that the Smog Monster poses to Godzilla . The biggest problem is that the only times the flick is able to harbour is when Godzilla is on the screen .
23 . Return of Godzilla ( 1985 )
Godzilla extend back to being an enemy of the Nipponese military inReturn of Godzilla , which serves as a reboot of theGodzillafranchise , and a subsequence to the original 1954 classic . The American re - edit , Godzilla 1985 , should be avoid at all costs , but the original Nipponese version features a near playscript and resist - out performances from its mold , even if it is a flavorless take on the formula from the original movie .
22 . Shin Godzilla ( 2016 )
Toho ’s firstGodzillamovie in 12 years gives the King of the Monsters a bizarre redesign and a whole new exercise set of tycoon . The new Godzilla had all the power but none of the charm or the sprightliness of the previous adaptation .
21 . Godzilla 2000
Godzilla 2000updates and revivify Godzilla with a fresh raw aim . regrettably , this new Godzilla ’s debut picture suffers from flat character and a storyline that submit too longsighted to unfold .
#20-#16 Godzilla Movies
20 . Son of Godzilla ( 1967 )
The King of the Monsters show off a different side of himself inSon of Godzillawhen he has to protect his son from giant insect . The infantile , wacky humor is a fresh direction for the franchise , but in a path , it works .
19 . Godzilla vs. Space Godzilla ( 1994 )
Once again , Japan render to destroy Godzilla until they recognise that an even greater menace is on their doorstep . Far from the honest of the 1990s series but still enjoyable , Godzilla vs. Space Godzillalacks the same level of excitement as other film in the franchise .
18 . Godzilla , Mothra , and King Ghidorah : Giant monstrosity All - Out Attack ( 2001 )
Rooting for Godzilla is intemperate than ever in this uncharacteristically dark 2001 reboot , which turns Godzilla from a force of nature into a military force of wickedness who eat on torment souls . While this evil Godzilla barely feels like the giant buff know and know , it at least succeeds in deliver plenty of activity and a right story .
17 . Destroy All Monsters ( 1968 )
Destroy All Monstersis theAvengers : Infinity Warof monster motion-picture show . A large , diverse cast of Toho monsters come together to save the Earth from evil aliens . The amazing , lop - sided struggle where Godzilla and his allies gang up up on King Ghidorah makes up for the tenacious buildup .
16 . Godzilla vs. Megaguirus ( 2000 )
There ’s nothing especially great or remarkable about Godzilla ’s meeting with a mutated , prehistoric dragonfly . Regardless , Godzilla vs. Megaguirusis able to harbor from commencement to finish .
#15-#11 Godzilla Movies
15 . Godzilla : Tokyo S.O.S. ( 2003 )
The direct sequel toGodzilla Against Mechagodzilla , which flunk to match its predecessor , does n’t do a lot with its human characters , but in this case , that ’s not a trouble . Godzilla : Tokyo S.O.S.is all about fun , chaotic monster action between Godzilla , Mechagodzilla , and Mothra .
14 . Godzilla vs. Megalon ( 1973 )
It does n’t matter thatGodzilla vs. Megalondoesn’t make a whole lot of signified . The movie does n’t take itself seriously , and this is where it shines . Godzilla and Jet Jaguar ’s two - on - two conflict with Megalon and Gigan is staring , zany play .
13 . Godzilla vs. Mothra ( 1992 )
This is Toho ’s 2d time pitting Godzilla against Mothra . Adding in Mothra ’s evil counterpart , Battra , allow the movie to shake up the " Godzilla vs. Mothra " formula . The idea of Battra and Mothra teaming up to take down Godzilla work so well on covert that it nearly equals the splendor of the original picture .
12 . Terror of Mechagodzilla ( 1975 )
As if Mechagodzilla alone is n’t enough , Toho ’s last film before the 1984 reboot has Godzilla fight both Mechagodzilla and a judgment - control Titanosaurus with the safety of the Earth in stake . There ’s nothing new here , but the fight at the end ( and the establish - up leading to it ) is a delight to watch out .
11 . Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla ( 1974 )
King Caesar is middling of an underwhelming ally for Godzilla in his fight with Mechagodzilla , even though most of the motion picture centers on the human persona ' quest to summon him , so the pay - off in the finis is a petty lacking . Even so , Godzilla vs. Mechagodzillaprovides a nice blending of scientific discipline fable , illusion , and mystery .
#10-#6 Godzilla Movies
10 . Mothra vs. Godzilla ( 1964 )
Mothra is the noble hero in this classic story involving Godzilla ’s latest rampage in Tokyo . With an interesting cast of characters of character reference and an engaging story , Mothra vs. Godzillais a upstanding episode in the first serial ofGodzillamovies , and one of the good to come out of the sixties .
9 . King Kong vs. Godzilla ( 1962 )
The thirdGodzillamovie features an epic crossover voter with RKO’sKing Kongthat leads to some spectacular –and comical – teras competitiveness , even though it ’s clear that Toho had to give Kong a monumental size acclivity in purchase order for him to go toe - to - toe with Godzilla .
8 . Godzilla vs. Gigan ( 1972 )
Godzilla vs. Gigan has no shortage of crazy moments , both good and bad . The cringe - desirable scenes withGodzilla speak Englishand the alien cockroaches are perfect examples of this , but this barely detracts from the motion-picture show ’s amusement note value . Godzillafans will be hard - exhort to find a Godzilla press more elating than Godzilla and Anguirus teaming up to defeat King Ghidorah and Gigan . The final battle between the four kaiju is adequate percentage funandbrutal .
7 . Godzilla vs. Monster Zero ( 1965 )
A trip-up to outer space , two showdowns with King Ghidorah , and an interesting but predictable plot twist consecrate viewer an activeness - wad , campy chronicle where Godzilla andRodanare the heroes that the Earth needs , but is uncoerced to betray the monsters to ensure the planet ’s selection .
6 . Godzilla vs. Destoroyah ( 1995 )
Godzilla vs. Destoroyahpacks a muscular , excited puncher that consultation do n’t commonly expect to regain in a monster movie . Godzilla ’s bowelless battle with the ultimate resister culminate in thetragic death of Godzillaand the nativity of a new King of the Monsters : his son .
#5-#1 Godzilla Movies
5 . Godzilla ( 1954 )
As the movie that started it all , the originalGodzillais difficult to surpass . Godzilla was filled with revolutionary idea that help shape not only the hereafter of its own franchise , but Nipponese peculiar effects in general . With its telling monster innovation and intricately elaborated miniature edifice , Godzillais a cinematic wonder to behold .
4 . Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla ( 2002 )
" Japan vs. Godzilla " is a recur theme in the Godzilla franchise that is assure a little too often . With each attempt , filmmakers attempt to absolutely capture the Japanese government ’s efforts to shoot down Godzilla . Godzilla Against Mechagodzilladoes it good with several well - germinate characters , each with their own motivations and reactions to Godzilla ’s attacks on Japan . The story is differentiate so well that the audience is torn between root for the fan - favorite kaiju or the hero of the Nipponese hoi polloi , Mechagodzilla .
3 . Godzilla ( 2014 )
To many fan , the second AmericanGodzillamovie finally erase the grease the 1998 adjustment leave alone on Godzilla ’s bequest . brilliant acting operation and director Gareth Edwards ' unique take on bringing elephantine lusus naturae fights to the liberal screen try out that Toho is n’t the only studio apartment who knows how to do Godzilla justice .
2 . Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II ( 1993 )
Godzilla vs. Destoroyahis a rightfully great motion-picture show , but its large moment go on first inGodzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II , albeit with a different character . The movie separate a beautiful story of categorical love where Godzilla ’s enemy , Rodan , is willing to give his life for his " buddy " , Baby Godzilla , even when he realizes that the two are not related . Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla IIalso remain firm on its own as a motion-picture show where the monsters are the heroes and the world deform out to be the real opposer .
1 . Ghidorah , The Three - Headed Monster ( 1964 )
Ghidorah , The Three - Headed Monsteris think as the fun , ground - breaking film that made Godzilla a hero . The motion-picture show sees Mothra unify Godzilla and Rodan for their first struggle ever with King Ghidorah , and it ’s glorious . As the quintessentialGodzillamovie , Ghidorah , the Three - Headed Monsternicely balances comedy and action , stark with a square , cohesive story . Ghidorahhilariously let on to viewers the freak ' perspective on their fight with humans , and it ’s done brilliantly . Looking back atGhidorah , the Three - Headed Monster , it ’s no marvel why the same cast of behemoth was chosen to reassemble for Legendary’sGodzilla : King of the Monsters .
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