Top 10 Godzilla Fights
#10: Godzilla vs. The MUTOS
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“Godzilla” (2014) After two kaijus known as MUTOS start wreaking havoc across the world, Godzilla steps up to take them down. Their teamwork initially proves to be too much for the big amphibian to handle. Fortunately, a man-made explosion distracts the MUTOS long enough for Godzilla to launch its own fiery comeback. It was immensely satisfying to watch the underdog turn the tables on the dual beasts. After Godzilla impales the male MUTO, he brings the battle to a decisive end with one of the most epic finishing moves ever put on film. This action sequence served a great showcase of what this version of the kaiju was capable of. It definitely got us excited to see this Godzilla in more fights.
#9: Godzilla & Friends vs. Ghidorah
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“Destroy All Monsters" (1968) In this crossover tale, aliens use mind control to make Godzilla and a bunch of other kaijus attack earth. After the monsters break free, they still have to deal with one last obstacle: King Ghidorah. This leads to a battle between the three-headed monster and every other kaiju on the planet. It’s ridiculously fun to watch every beast use their individual skills to keep Ghidorah in check. And to give the villainous kaiju credit, it did a decent job fighting multiple foes But the odds are so hilariously lopsided that we actually felt a little bad for Ghidorah. Although this isn’t the most nail-biting Godzilla battle, it definitely stands out as one of the kaiju’s most entertaining bouts.
#8: Godzilla vs. Titanosaurus & Mechagodzilla
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“Terror of Mechagodzilla” (1975) Humanity was rightfully wary when the intimidating Titanosaurus came to town. Fortunately, Godzilla was able to scare this new threat away. But things weren’t so easy when Titanosaurus later returned with Mechagodzilla at its side. The sinister duo overwhelmed our favorite kaiju with a combination of strong gust attacks and advanced weapons. After taking a beating, Godzilla got its own second wind and roared back into the battle. The clash constantly kept us on our toes with stunning reversals. At one point, Mechagodzilla keeps fighting after losing its head! Despite starting at a huge disadvantage, our favorite kaiju came out on top of this wild melee thanks to its immense grit and a little human help.
#7: Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
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“Godzilla vs. Destoroyah" (1995) In a tragic twist of fate, the kaiju that saved humanity became its biggest threat when its heart started to behave like a failing nuclear reactor. To make matters worse, another beast named Destroyah enrages the hero by killing a young kaiju. This cruel act motives the vengeful and dying Godzilla to rush into one last battle. The sad circumstances that came before made this fight into an incredibly emotional bout. Additionally, Destoryah’s fearsome strength and unique abilities pushed the hero into a tight corner. Unlike most other fights, humanity actually ends the duel by killing Destoryah and cooling Godzilla down until it dies too. This fight’s heartbreaking conclusion ensured we’d never forget this tragic meeting of titans.
#6: Godzilla vs. Ghidorah
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“Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019) When the famous three-headed kaiju showed up in the MonsterVerse, it immediately tried to ascend to the top of the food chain. But Godzilla quickly arrived to show everyone who the true king was. After two close matches, the opponents met for one last climactic clash in Boston. The gorgeous CGI made every attack feel realistic and earth-shattering. And Ghidorah’s dizzying array of powers made it one of the most powerful opponents Godzilla had ever faced. In the end, the big amphibian had to unleash the energy it gained from a nuclear warhead to claim victory. The last minute atomic reversal firmly secured Godzilla’s position as the king of the monsters.
#5: Godzilla & King Caesar vs. Mechagodzilla
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“Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla" (1974) An evil metal version of our favorite scaly kaiju immediately proved itself as a serious problem during its first appearance. It nearly claimed Godzilla’s life during their first fight! In order to beat the metal monster, the heroic monster teamed up with King Caesar for a desperate rematch. Despite having the numbers advantage, the good creatures still struggled to stand up to Mechagodzilla’s seemingly unlimited arsenal of alien weapons. This narrative choice ensured that the battle was full of tension from start to finish. Godzilla ultimately had to learn how magnetism worked just to give itself an opening. When the good kaiju manages to rip off Mechagodzilla’s head, the victory truly feels earned.
#4: Godzilla, Rodan, & Mothra vs. King Ghidorah
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“Ghidorah, the Three Headed Monster" (1964) Our favorite kaiju initially wanted nothing more than to settle the score with his old rival Rodan. But when Ghidorah arrives, Godzilla decides to put aside its bitter feelings and team up with both his foe and his friend Mothra. Despite the bad blood between the trio, they all work surprisingly well together. We even use a few fun combo attacks that completely catch Ghidorah off guard. Outside of the novelty of seeing these icons together, the battle has great action for its time period and felt incredibly heartwarming. After all, if two rival kaiju can put aside their differences and come together, maybe humanity can do the same.
#3: Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
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“Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla" (1994) Shortly after an alien clone of the heroic kaiju landed on Earth, it launched a plan that would lead to worldwide destruction. In humanity’s darkest hour, Godzilla arrived to save everyone. What followed was an absolutely brutal battle. Not only could Spacegodzilla deal devastating blows, but it could block or straight up ignore the hero’s mightiest attacks. It was exciting to see the iconic monster face off against a creature that could take anything the protagonist dished out. Humanity had to throw a self-destructing robot at the villain just to give Godzilla a fighting chance. Fortunately, the hero was able to dig deep and get the job done. To this day, its clash against Spacegodzilla stands as one the closest Godzilla fights put on film.
#2: Godzilla vs Kaizer Ghidorah
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“Godzilla: Final Wars” (2004) The title monster of this film beats so many monsters in this story that it’s hard to keep track! Although it was fun to see Godzilla walk through opponents, its best clash came against a truly tough opponent. After the vicious Monster X transforms into Keizer Ghidorah, our favorite apex predator becomes prey. What follows is a well-choreographed and jaw-dropping beatdown. Godzilla gets wrecked so badly that it seemed like he wouldn’t survive the battle. Right when he was about to expire, he gets a power boost of his own that lets him turn the tables. Thanks to this deus ex machina, we got to witness yet another awesome Godzilla finisher. In a movie full of great fights, the kaiju’s final bout easily reigned supreme.
#1: Godzilla vs Kong
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“Godzilla vs. Kong" (2021) Fan expectations were through the roof for this battle of cinematic monster icons. Fortunately, their final clash in Hong Kong more than delivered. Armed with an ancient ax, Kong swung into battle to cut Godzilla down to size. In turn, the reigning king of the monsters tapped into every one of its powerful abilities. Every single punch and atomic blast was brought to life with awe-inspiring special effects. The fight choreography made sure to incorporate each of the kaiju’s strengths while also making excellent use of the environment around them. And since the creatures were evenly matched, there was no telling who would win until Godzilla inched ahead. It's fitting that it won one of the most beautiful and exciting kaiju fights we’ve ever seen. What’s your favorite Godzilla fight? Shout it out in the comments below.
