Godzilla Movies - Watch Order: Millennium Era

1954 - 20047 Films11h 57m4.2 Average

This Godzilla watch order showcases the experimental 1999-2004 series where each film serves as a standalone sequel to the original 1954 masterpiece, largely ignoring other entries to create fresh takes on the Godzilla concept. This unique approach allowed filmmakers to explore different tones and storytelling styles without being constrained by continuity.

Each Millennium Era film offers its own interpretation of what Godzilla represents in the modern world, experimenting with everything from military action to mystical guardian spirits. The anthology-like approach provides maximum creative freedom while maintaining connection to the iconic original, making it ideal for viewers who want variety in their kaiju experience without commitment to a long-running storyline.

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Godzilla

19541h 36m4.6
Director: Ishirō Honda
Cast: Akira Takarada, Momoko Kôchi, Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura, Fuyuki Murakami

Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane soon discover something far more devastating than imagined in the form of a 50 meter tall monster whom the natives call Gojira. Now the monster begins a rampage that threatens to destroy not only Japan, but the rest of the world as well.

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Godzilla 2000: Millennium

19991h 47m4
Director: Takao Okawara
Cast: Takehiro Murata, Naomi Nishida, Mayu Suzuki, Hiroshi Abe, Shirō Sano

An independent group of researchers called the Godzilla Prediction Network (GPN) actively track Godzilla as he makes landfall in Nemuro. Matters are further complicated when a giant meteor is discovered in the Ibaragi Prefecture. The mysterious rock begins to levitate as it's true intentions for the world and Godzilla are revealed.

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Godzilla vs. Megaguirus

20001h 45m3.8
Director: Masaaki Tezuka
Cast: Misato Tanaka, Masatô Ibu, Shosuke Tanihara, Yuriko Hoshi, Toshiyuki Nagashima

In an alternate timeline the original Godzilla is never defeated and repeatedly reemerges to feed on Japan's energy sources. A new inter-dimensional weapon called the Dimension Tide is created with the intent of eliminating Godzilla. However, the new weapon might also serve as a gateway to something far more sinister.

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Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack

20011h 45m4.4
Director: Shusuke Kaneko
Cast: Chiharu Niiyama, Ryudo Uzaki, Masahiro Kobayashi, Shirō Sano, Takashi Nishina

Godzilla has become a distant memory for Japan when the destruction of a US submarine raises alarms for Admiral Tachibana. His estranged daughter Yuri investigates the legend of the guardian monsters, who must rise to protect Japan against the vengeful spirits within Godzilla that seek to destroy both the nation and its people for the suffering they inflicted in the Pacific conflict.

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Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla

20021h 28m4.4
Director: Masaaki Tezuka
Cast: Yumiko Shaku, Shin Takuma, Kana Onodera, Koh Takasugi, Akira Nakao

JSDF pilot Akane has a fateful encounter when a new Godzilla emerges in Tateyama. As a countermeasure, a cyborg named Kiryu is constructed from the remains of the original. The machine is discovered to harbor the restless soul of the original monster as Akane must learn to find value in her own life as well.

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Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.

20031h 31m4.2
Director: Masaaki Tezuka
Cast: Noboru Kaneko, Miho Yoshioka, Mitzuki Koga, Hiroshi Koizumi, Tsutomu Kitagawa

Mothra and her fairies return to Japan to warn mankind that they must return Kiryu to the sea, for the dead must not be disturbed. However Godzilla has survived to menace Japan leaving Kiryu as the nation's only defense.

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Godzilla: Final Wars

20042h 5m4.1
Director: Ryûhei Kitamura
Cast: Masahiro Matsuoka, Rei Kikukawa, Don Frye, Maki Mizuno, Kazuki Kitamura

Humanity finally rids themselves of Godzilla, imprisoning him in an icy tomb in the South Pole. All is peaceful until various monsters emerge to lay waste to Earth's cities. Overwhelmed, humanity is seemingly saved by a race of benevolent aliens known as Xiliens. But not all is what it seems with these bizarre visitors. If humanity wishes to survive, they must reluctantly resurrect their most hated enemy, Godzilla.

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