Godzilla Movies: Rodan Films
This watch order follows Rodan, the supersonic pteranodon who ranks among Toho's most iconic kaiju. Beginning with his tragic solo film where two Rodans terrorize Japan, he evolves from city-destroying menace to Godzilla's frequent ally. Rodan's incredible speed and wind-based attacks make him a unique aerial threat in a franchise dominated by ground-based monsters.
While Rodan appears in fewer films than other major kaiju, his presence always signals spectacular aerial combat and city-wide destruction. From his heartbreaking origin to his role in monster team-ups, this order showcases one of the few monsters who can match Godzilla in both power and audience sympathy.
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Rodan
When mining engineer Shigeru investigates mysterious deaths in the mines, he discovers prehistoric creatures have awakened from their ancient slumber. As giant flying monsters emerge to terrorize Japan, the military must find a way to stop these ancient beasts before they destroy everything in their path.
Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
When a meteorite brings the destructive three-headed space monster Ghidorah to Earth, Japan's legendary kaiju Godzilla, Rodan, and Mothra must join forces to defend the planet from this extraterrestrial threat.
Invasion of Astro-Monster
Astronauts discover mysterious aliens on Planet X who request to borrow Godzilla and Rodan to fight a monster threatening their world, offering a cure for cancer in return. However, the aliens' true motives prove far more sinister than they initially appear.
Destroy All Monsters
In this classic kaiju film, Earth's monsters are contained on a remote island until alien invaders take control of them and unleash them upon major cities around the world.
Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II
The United Nations constructs Mechagodzilla from the remains of Mecha-King Ghidorah to combat Godzilla, while the discovery of a giant egg and the monster Rodan sets the stage for an epic kaiju battle.
Godzilla: Final Wars
When alien invaders unleash monsters across Earth, humanity must awaken their imprisoned enemy Godzilla from his icy tomb to save the planet in this epic kaiju battle.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
The crypto-zoological agency Monarch faces off against ancient god-sized monsters including Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, and the three-headed King Ghidorah as they battle for supremacy. Humanity's survival hangs in the balance as these legendary titans clash in an epic showdown.
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Skyline
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