Godzilla Vs. MoMI

November 1 - November 3

First appearing in the 1954 Toho classic Gojira, Godzilla has reigned as King of the Monsters for 70 years. Inspired by American films like King Kong and The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms,this first film stood out from most contemporary Western science fiction films for the bleak tone captured in Ishiro Honda’s direction and Eiji Tsuburaya’s spectacular special effects,which would revolutionize the tokusatsu genre in Japan.  After the success of Gojira, Tohowould revive Godzilla for 32 sequels, over the course of which, the kaiju would evolve into a hero (and back to villain again) and fight opponents who’d become icons in their own right. As Godzilla celebrates 70 years, this series surveys the character’s legacy, presenting the 1954 original and significant sequels in the franchise that helped establish Godzilla as one of the most recognizable figures in pop culture.

Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla, Mothra Vs. Godzilla, Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster, and The Return of Godzilla are suitable for children ages 8+. Parental discretion is advised for Gojira and Godzilla Minus One.