How to Watch the Godzilla (Heisei) Movies in Order

Want to watch the Godzilla (Heisei) movies in order? The franchise spans 7 films released from 1984 to 1995. The simplest approach is release order, which is how the story was meant to unfold for audiences. Here is the complete Godzilla (Heisei) watch order, with links to our full guides for each film.

1. The Return of Godzilla (1984)

After a fishing boat is attacked, the sole surviving crew member realizes it is none other than a resurrected Godzilla. However, efforts to bring the story to light are suppressed by the Japanese gove

2. Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)

After the previous Godzilla attack, a miniature arms race ensues to collect his cells. Concerned over Godzilla's possible return, the Japanese government uses the cells to create a new bio-weapon, ANE

3. Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)

The Futurians, time-travelers from the 23rd century, arrive in Japan to warn them of the nation's destruction under Godzilla. They offer to help erase Godzilla from history by preventing his creation.

4. Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)

Mothra's dark counterpart, Battra, emerges to eliminate humanity on behalf of the Earth. Two tiny fairies called the Cosmos offer their help by calling Mothra to battle the creature. Unfortunately a m

5. Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (1993)

The U.N.G.C.C. (United Nations Godzilla Countermeasure Center) recovers the remains of Mecha-King Ghidorah and construct Mechagodzilla as a countermeasure against Godzilla. Meanwhile, a giant egg is d

6. Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla (1994)

A mysterious extraterrestrial being resembling Godzilla rapidly approaches Earth. The monster, dubbed SpaceGodzilla, lands to challenge the King of the Monsters.

7. Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)

A burning Godzilla, on the verge of meltdown, emerges to lay siege to Hong Kong. At the same time horrifying new organisms are discovered in Japan. These crustacean-like beings are seemingly born of t

Watch order at a glance

1. The Return of Godzilla (1984)
2. Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989)
3. Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)
4. Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992)
5. Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (1993)
6. Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla (1994)
7. Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995)

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