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Which Godzilla movie(s) to watch with 11 yr old
Posted on 11/6/26 at 7:48 pm
Posted on 11/6/26 at 7:48 pm
He’s always liked Godzilla based on pictures and paraphernalia he’s seen, but has never actually watched any of the movies. Which one would be best to show him?
Posted on 11/6/26 at 7:51 pm to meeple
Start with Showa era. I’d say something like King Kong vs Godzilla or Godzilla vs MechaGodzilla
If you think that’s a little too old school then go to the Heisei era movies.
If you think that’s a little too old school then go to the Heisei era movies.
This post was edited on 11/6/26 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 11/6/26 at 8:01 pm to Godzilla jr
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Godzilla jr
Dang, talk about clutch
Posted on 11/6/26 at 8:06 pm to meeple
I was 6, maybe 7 when I saw Godzilla vs Hedorah (Smog Monster) at the drive in.
Probably not the best choice by my parents, but I'm a lifelong Godzilla fan, fwiw.
Probably not the best choice by my parents, but I'm a lifelong Godzilla fan, fwiw.
Posted on 11/6/26 at 8:10 pm to SouthEasternKaiju
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Kaiju
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but I'm a lifelong Godzilla fan
Checks out,
Thx
Posted on 11/6/26 at 9:57 pm to meeple
The monster island one that has the son. It’s a stupid movie but introduces other monsters in a silly way
Posted on 11/6/26 at 10:25 pm to meeple
Posted on 11/7/26 at 2:05 am to meeple
The Monsterverse movies aren't a bad point to jump into especially for a kid who's likely not use to old Japanese movies
As for the Japanese movies I'd say
Destroy All Monsters
Godzilla vs Mecha Godzilla
Godzilla 2000
Godzilla vs SpaceGodzilla
Godzilla Tokyo SOS
Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack
As for the Japanese movies I'd say
Destroy All Monsters
Godzilla vs Mecha Godzilla
Godzilla 2000
Godzilla vs SpaceGodzilla
Godzilla Tokyo SOS
Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All Out Attack
Posted on 11/7/26 at 6:54 am to Godzilla jr
Posted on 11/7/26 at 6:55 am to NighthawkDawg
Gotta get one of the baby Godzilla movies in there too
There’s some really shitty Godzilla that’s still fun for kids
There’s some really shitty Godzilla that’s still fun for kids
Posted on 11/7/26 at 7:03 am to Upperdecker
I didn’t realize there were so many Godzilla movies!
Posted on 11/7/26 at 7:07 am to meeple
I personally would show him the 2014 Godzilla first and probably all of those monster verse sequels. Then show him some of the Japanese ones. Then show him Minus One. Minus One is fantastic but it’s more mature in its themes and there’s a decent amount of nostalgia to it
Posted on 11/7/26 at 8:23 am to meeple
First one came out in 1954. Over 70 years of Godzilla.
Posted on 11/7/26 at 5:39 pm to meeple
Godzilla Final Wars.
Has all the monsters. My kids loved it.
Has all the monsters. My kids loved it.
Posted on 11/7/26 at 7:27 pm to Upperdecker
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personally would show him the 2014 Godzilla first and probably all of those monster verse sequels. Then show him some of the Japanese ones. Then show him Minus One. Minus One is fantastic but it’s more mature in its themes and there’s a decent amount of nostalgia to it
My concern with this is he won’t be as interested in the old Japanese ones recommended in this thread because of the way they look, after seeing the 2014 version. I can separate that out and appreciate both, but not sure if my 11 year old can.
Posted on 11/7/26 at 7:58 pm to meeple
I'd suggest TOHO proper first, then watch the 2014 version. Avoid the 1998 Iguanazilla movie for as long as you can.
Posted on 11/7/26 at 8:08 pm to Godzilla jr
Cloverfield
Posted on 11/8/26 at 7:05 am to meeple
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My concern with this is he won’t be as interested in the old Japanese ones recommended in this thread because of the way they look, after seeing the 2014 version. I can separate that out and appreciate both, but not sure if my 11 year old can.
I think that’s gonna be an issue regardless, all of the TV and movies he normally watches are probably 10 years old or less. The OG Godzilla movies are gonna look like shite to him either way
Posted on 11/8/26 at 1:03 pm to meeple
Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla 2002.
Posted on 11/8/26 at 2:06 pm to Master of Sinanju
To me, Mechagodzilla only makes sense when it's being controlled by Ghidorah's (Kevin?) brain waves or some malevolent AI. Using it as just a giant mech that's remote controlled by some human or alien never had the same sense of conflict. The entity needs to have a sense of self as well as personal motivation or animosity towards Godzilla.
This post was edited on 11/8/26 at 8:45 pm
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