Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters

Years after Godzilla decimated Earth, a small band of refugees leaves a planet scarred by giant monster attacks and sets out to reclaim their home. The voyage is long and perilous, pushing the survivors to the edge as resources dwindle and trust frays. A young pilot named Haruo Sakaki leads the desperate exodus aboard a ship that travels across the stars to a distant world believed to still contain the ruins of Earth. Along the way, a controversial plan to reclaim the planet tests loyalties and exposes the clash between vengeance and survival. The film focuses on ambition, sacrifice, and the cost of reclaiming what was lost. The conflict centers on a young leader who dreams of a safer future.

Directed by Hiroyuki Seshita and Kobun Shizuno, Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters is an animated entry drawn from an original concept by Gen Urobuchi and colleagues. It opens the Planet of the Monsters trilogy released in 2017.

Reception to this opener was mixed, with a 6.4 out of 10 rating from 539 votes. Critics highlighted the striking anime visuals and the ambitious premise, while some find the pacing uneven. Its themes include vengeance, survival, and the heavy cost of homecoming.