Since 1984, the Criterion Collection has been dedicated to publishing important classic and contemporary films from around the world in editions that offer the highest technical quality and award-winning, original supplements. No matter the medium—from laserdisc to DVD and Blu-ray to streaming—Criterion has maintained its pioneering commitment to presenting each film as its maker would want it seen, in state-of-the-art restorations with special features designed to encourage repeated watching and deepen the viewer’s appreciation of the art of film.
Films listed in order of spine numbers. Releases with multiple films are listed as individual items where appropiate.
Last Update: Releases up to July 2024 (Spine #1228)
Source: https://www.criterion.com/shop/browse/list?sort=spine_number
To understand the franchise:
JP Shōwa era (1954–1975) - Daikaijū movies and a toku TV series.
JP Heisei era (1984–1995) - New timeline sequel to the 1954 film that ignores the Shōwa era.
JP Millennium era (1999–2004) - Anthology where each film is a standalone story, with the 1954 film serving as the only previous point of reference.
* In this era, Mechagodzilla (2002) and Tokyo SOS (2003) are the only films to share continuity and are also connected to Mothra (1961).
JP Era Reiwa (2016-now) - Toho's complete reboot of the franchise.
US Americanized (1956, 1959, 1963, 1964, 1985) - 5 re-edited Japanese films, adding different footage with American actors.
FR Frenchnized (1957) - Obscure re-edited French dubbed that combines elements of the 1954 (JP) and 1956 (US) versions.
ITA "Codzzilla" (1977) - Re-edited and colorized Italian dubbed that uses the US version (1956) plus WWII newsreel and clips from other monster movies.
US Hanna-Barbera (1978-1979) - TV animated series
US TriStar Pictures (1998–2000) - USA remake and a TV animated series.
US Monster Verse (2014-now) - USA Legendary Pictures reboot, plus King Kong and other characters owned by Toho Co with movies, TV series and animations.
Tends to focus on psychological horror, tension building (suspense), and the supernatural, particularly involving ghosts (yūrei) and poltergeists.
All Toho Kaiju films, plus a few other series.
This isn't intended to be a comprehensive list. I'm just going to be periodically updating this list with titles from the following IMDB search parameters:
UPDATED: 4/8/24
Kaiju films and other movies with giant monsters
Godzilla go roar :)
hbo movies
This Collection features all Godzilla films made by Toho as well as other Toho productions that are related and officially counted in-canon. (Summary from original list)
This list is in no way official and the original list on imdb is now gone that explained all the connections.
All the Godzilla movies.
Toho productions
1954
1956
1955
1962
1964
1964
1965
1966
1967
1968
1969
1971
1972
1973
1974
1975
1984
1985
1989
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2016
2023
Hollywood productions
1998
2014
2019
2021
2024
See Also:
A list of Giant Monster Movies.
My Criterion Movies
Franchises by alphabetical order. Sequels/remakes by chronological order. Let me know if you think I should add something. (Work in Progress)
Japanese Godzilla Movies
Will we get a rubber suit in 2016?
The Criterion Collection [updated]
by millow123