When this Titan gets into a scrap, no one is safe. Welcome to WatchMojo. and today we’re counting down our picks for the top 10 Godzilla fights.
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00:02 Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the top 10 Godzilla fights.
00:09 We'll only be looking at films and taking just one bout from each movie. Beware of spoilers for some terrific Titan battles.
00:17 Number 10 Godzilla vs. The Mutos - Godzilla
00:28 After two kaijus known as Mutos start wreaking havoc across the world, Godzilla steps up to take them down.
00:34 Their teamwork initially proves to be too much for the big amphibian to handle.
00:38 Fortunately, a human-made explosion distracts the Mutos long enough for Godzilla to launch its own fiery comeback.
00:53 It was immensely satisfying to watch the underdog turn the tables on the dual beasts. After Godzilla impales the male Muto,
01:00 he brings the battle to a decisive end with one of the most epic finishing moves ever put on film.
01:05 This action sequence served as a great showcase of what this version of the kaiju was capable of.
01:20 It definitely got us excited to see this Godzilla in more fights.
01:24 Number 9 Godzilla and Friends vs. Ghidorah - Destroy All Monsters
01:31 In this crossover tale,
01:33 aliens use mind control to make Godzilla and a bunch of other kaijus attack Earth. After the monsters break free,
01:39 they still have to deal with one last obstacle - King Ghidorah.
01:43 [Ghidorah growling]
01:45 [Speaking Japanese]
01:47 [Ghidorah growling]
01:49 [Speaking Japanese]
01:51 This leads to a battle between the three-headed monster and every other kaiju on the planet.
01:55 It's ridiculously fun to watch every beast use their individual skills to keep Ghidorah in check.
02:00 [Ghidorah growling]
02:02 [Ghidorah growling]
02:04 [Ghidorah growling]
02:06 [Ghidorah growling]
02:06 And to give the villainous kaiju credit, it did a decent job fighting multiple foes.
02:12 But the odds are so hilariously lopsided that we actually felt a little bad for Ghidorah.
02:16 Although this isn't the most nail-biting Godzilla battle, it definitely stands out as one of the kaiju's most entertaining bouts.
02:23 [Ghidorah growling]
02:25 [Speaking Japanese]
02:29 Number 8 Godzilla vs. Titanosaurus and Mechagodzilla - Terror of Mechagodzilla
02:35 [Speaking Japanese]
02:43 Humanity was rightfully wary when the intimidating Titanosaurus came to town.
02:47 Fortunately, Godzilla was able to scare this new threat away.
02:51 But things were not so easy when Titanosaurus later returned with Mechagodzilla at its side.
02:56 The sinister duo overwhelmed our favorite kaiju with a combination of strong gust attacks and advanced weapons.
03:02 After taking a beating, Godzilla got his own second wind and roared back into the battle.
03:07 [Ghidorah growling]
03:14 The clash constantly kept us on our toes with stunning reversals.
03:18 At one point, Mechagodzilla keeps fighting after losing its head, despite starting at a huge disadvantage.
03:25 Our favorite kaiju came out on top of this wild melee thanks to its immense grit and a little human help.
03:31 [Speaking Japanese]
03:36 Number 7 Godzilla vs. Destoroyah - Godzilla vs. Destoroyah
03:41 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.
03:48 Godzilla's power source, which is equal to the heart in a man, is nothing but a power reactor.
03:55 Apparently, something is happening there.
03:58 To make matters worse, another beast named Destoroyah enrages the hero by killing a young kaiju.
04:04 This cruel act motivates the vengeful and dying Godzilla to rush into one last battle.
04:09 The sad circumstances that came before made this fight into an incredibly emotional bout.
04:14 Additionally, Destoroyah's fearsome strength and unique abilities pushed the hero into a tight corner.
04:19 [Music]
04:29 Unlike most other fights, humanity actually ends the duel by killing Destoroyah and cooling Godzilla down until it dies too.
04:36 This fight's heartbreaking conclusion ensured we'd never forget this tragic meeting of titans.
04:41 [Music]
04:48 Number 6 - Godzilla vs. Ghidorah - Godzilla King of the Monsters
04:52 [Music]
05:01 When the famous three-headed kaiju showed up in the Monsterverse, it immediately tried to ascend to the top of the food chain.
05:07 But Godzilla quickly arrived to show everyone who the true king was.
05:11 After two close matches, the opponents met for one last climactic clash in Boston.
05:16 The gorgeous CGI made every attack feel realistic and earth-shattering.
05:20 And Ghidorah's dizzying array of powers made it one of the most powerful opponents Godzilla had ever faced.
05:26 In the end, the big amphibian had to unleash the energy it gained from a nuclear warhead to claim victory.
05:31 The last-minute atomic reversal firmly secured Godzilla's position as the king of the monsters.
05:37 [Music]
05:49 Number 5 - Godzilla and King Caesar vs. Mechagodzilla - Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla
05:55 [Music]
06:02 An evil metal version of our favorite scaly kaiju immediately proved itself as a serious problem during its first appearance.
06:09 It nearly claimed Godzilla's life during their first fight.
06:12 In order to beat the metal monster, the heroic monster teamed up with King Caesar for a desperate rematch.
06:18 Despite having the numbers advantage, the good creature still struggled to stand up to Mechagodzilla's seemingly unlimited arsenal of alien weapons.
06:25 [Music]
06:36 This narrative choice ensured that the battle was full of tension from start to finish.
06:40 Godzilla ultimately had to learn how magnetism worked just to give itself an opening.
06:45 When the good kaiju manages to rip off Mechagodzilla's head, the victory truly feels earned.
06:51 [Music]
07:00 Number 4 - Godzilla, Rodan and Mothra vs. King Ghidorah - Ghidorah, the three-headed monster
07:06 [Music]
07:15 Our favorite kaiju initially wanted nothing more than to settle the score with his old rival Rodan.
07:20 But when Ghidorah arrives, Godzilla decides to put aside its bitter feelings and team up with both his foe and his friend Mothra.
07:27 [Music]
07:37 Despite the bad blood between the trio, they all work surprisingly well together.
07:41 We even use a few fun combo attacks that completely catch Ghidorah off guard.
07:46 Outside of the novelty of seeing these icons together, the battle has great action for its time period and felt incredibly heartwarming.
07:53 After all, if two rival kaiju can put aside their differences and come together, maybe humanity can do the same.
08:00 [Music]
08:08 Number 3 - Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla - Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
08:13 [Music]
08:19 Shortly after an alien clone of the heroic kaiju landed on Earth, it launched a plan that would lead to worldwide destruction.
08:26 In humanity's darkest hour, Godzilla arrived to save everyone.
08:31 What followed was an absolutely brutal battle.
08:34 Not only could SpaceGodzilla deal devastating blows, but it could also block or straight up ignore the hero's mightiest attacks.
08:41 It was exciting to see the iconic monster face off against a creature that could take anything the protagonist dished out.
08:47 Humanity had to throw a self-destructing robot at the villain just to give Godzilla a fighting chance.
08:52 [Music]
09:03 Fortunately, the hero was able to dig deep and get the job done.
09:07 To this day, its clash against SpaceGodzilla stands as one of the closest Godzilla fights put on film.
09:13 [Music]
09:21 Number 2 - Godzilla vs. Kaiser Ghidorah - Godzilla Final Wars
09:26 [Music]
09:31 The title monster of this film beats so many monsters in this story that it's hard to keep track.
09:36 While it was fun to see Godzilla walk through opponents, its best clash came against a truly tough opponent.
09:42 After the vicious Monster X transforms into Kaiser Ghidorah, our favorite apex predator becomes prey.
09:48 What follows is a well-choreographed and jaw-dropping beatdown.
09:52 [Music]
10:03 Godzilla gets wrecked so badly that it seems like he wouldn't survive the battle.
10:07 Right when he was about to expire, he gets a power boost of his own that lets him turn the tables.
10:12 Thanks to this deus ex machina, we get to witness yet another awesome Godzilla finisher.
10:17 In a movie full of great fights, the Kaiju's final bout easily reigns supreme.
10:22 [Music]
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10:43 Number 1 - Godzilla vs. Kong - Godzilla vs. Kong
10:49 Fan expectations were through the roof for this battle of cinematic monster icons.
10:54 "You know this for sure, Kong bows to no one."
10:58 Fortunately, their final clash in Hong Kong more than delivered.
11:02 Armed with an ancient axe, Kong swung into battle to cut Godzilla down to size.
11:07 "Looks like round two goes to Kong."
11:10 In turn, the reigning king of the monsters tapped into every one of its powerful abilities.
11:15 Every single punch and atomic blast was brought to life with awe-inspiring special effects.
11:20 The fight choreography made sure to incorporate each of the Kaiju's strengths while also making excellent use of the environment around them.
11:27 And since the creatures were evenly matched, there was no telling who would win until Godzilla inched ahead.
11:33 It's fitting that it won one of the most beautiful and exciting Kaiju fights we've ever seen.
11:38 [Music]
11:51 What's your favorite Godzilla fight? Shout it out in the comments below.
11:55 "Good thing he's on our side."
11:57 "For now."
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12:06 [Music]