How to Watch Godzilla Movies in Order?

Last updated April 6, 2021
Written by:
Gabriela Vatu

Godzilla has been around for decades, and he's been lurching out of the ocean in countless films so far, with more to come. The King of Monsters is definitely here to stay, and we're interested in finding out how we can watch Godzilla movies in order.

Of course, Godzilla's 70-year history is full of cinematic wonders, with more recent films really bringing in the special effects. In fact, there's a brand new film coming in on HBO Max named Godzilla vs. Kong, where we see the two giants clash again.

How to Watch Godzilla Movies in Chronological Order

When it comes to continuity, Godzilla's franchise isn't necessarily the strictest of the bunch. Mostly, the films have no impact on one another, but we do have a few series that you should watch as they are. For the most part, we need to split the chronology into eras and also by the country of origin.  

Shōwa era (Japanese Movies)

This era is considered to be a "classic," as it started in the '50s. 

Heisei Era (Japanese Movies)

Millennium Era (Japanese Movies)

Reiwa Era (Japanese Movies)

American Movies

How to Watch Godzilla Movies in Order of Release

There's also the option of watching the Godzilla movies in release date order. In the end, this may be the best way to go through this whole list. 

Where to Stream Godzilla Movies?

Please keep in mind that licensing deals can change so you may not be able to watch the content on the platforms we mentioned above.



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