10 Highest-Grossing Godzilla Movies of All Time

By Meena

A Kaiju masterpiece earning $22.7M worldwide. With nods to franchise history, it entertains die-hard fans and holds an 80% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.

10. Godzilla Tokyo S.O.S (2003)

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Solidifying icons of Kaiju, this film raked in $24.8M globally. A timeless classic, it retains a 78% critics approval on Rotten Tomatoes.

9. Mothra vs Godzilla (1964)

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Commanding $24.8M globally, it's a legacy piece with a perfect 100% critics score. Godzilla's poignant fight leaves fans awestruck.

8. Godzilla vs Destoroyah (1995)

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A blend of old and new, it generated $28M worldwide. With mixed reviews, it remains a saga's vital entry for Kaiju enthusiasts.

7. Godzilla 2000 (1999)

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Eco-themes and iconic battles made it amass around $36M internationally. It proudly boasts an 83% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.

6. Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla 2 (1993)

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More than a monster tale, it's a critique on bureaucracy, earning $78M globally. An insightful entry with an 86% critics rating.

5. Shin Godzilla (2016)

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Divisive but undeniably successful, it grossed $379M. Its influence extended to an animated series, proving its cultural impact.

4. Godzilla 1998

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Star-studded and filled with action, it secured $386M worldwide. A modern take on the classic, it redefines monster showdowns.

3. Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)

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A pandemic-era blockbuster grossing $467M globally. Holding strong ratings, it teases fans with an upcoming sequel in 2024.

2. Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)

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The apex, earning $529M worldwide. Revered by critics like Ebert, its filmmaking craft stands unparalleled in the Kaiju genre.

1. Godzilla 2014

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