Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
"The descent of the God of Destruction"
Earth reels as a colossal entity that looks an awful lot like Godzilla hurtles from the depths of space toward the planet. The newcomer, named SpaceGodzilla, carries a sinister glow and powers that hint at a different origin and purpose. As governments scramble and scientists study this cosmic... Read more
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About Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla
Earth reels as a colossal entity that looks an awful lot like Godzilla hurtles from the depths of space toward the planet. The newcomer, named SpaceGodzilla, carries a sinister glow and powers that hint at a different origin and purpose. As governments scramble and scientists study this cosmic intruder, the classic King of the Monsters is drawn into a confrontation that could reshape the balance of power on Earth. Military units tighten defenses while researchers race to understand SpaceGodzilla's crystalline energy and its unusual regeneration. With time running out, human crews and defense forces brace for a duel that blends space age danger with cityscape chaos. The clock ticks toward an epic encounter, but the ending remains unseen here tonight.
Directed by Kensho Yamashita, Godzilla vs SpaceGodzilla was released in 1994 as part of Toho's Godzilla canon. The film continues the long running monster saga, drawing on the franchise's established rules while introducing a space born foe with modern effects.
With a budget of about 10.3 million, the film grossed approximately 20 million worldwide, signaling solid profitability for a mid range kaiju entry and helping sustain Toho's ongoing monster lineup. Its modest numbers reinforced the franchise's steady appeal worldwide too.
SpaceGodzilla introduced a spaceborne adversary whose crystalline energy and counter moves added a new dimension to the Godzilla mythos. The creature's look sparked memory in fans, influencing action figures, toys, and fan art, cementing SpaceGodzilla as a memorable foe that still appears in retrospectives and merchandising across generations of viewers.
Critics generally praised the visual scale of the battles and the novelty of a space inspired adversary, while noting uneven pacing in places. The film explores themes of scientific responsibility, resilience under pressure, and humanity's instinct to stand together against overwhelming danger, especially when technology and nature collide in harmony.
Details
- Release Date
- December 10, 1994
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Rating
- NR
- User Ratings
- 235 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
- Country
- Japan
- Collection
- Godzilla (Heisei) Collection
- Studio
- Toho Pictures
- Budget
- $10,300,000
- Box Office
- $20,000,000
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
Jun Hashizume
Lieutenant Koji Shinjo
Megumi Odaka
Miki Saegusa
Zenkichi Yoneyama
Lieutenant Kiyoshi Sato
Akira Nakao
Colonel Takaaki Aso
Yousuke Saito
Dr. Susumu Okubo
Koichi Ueda
Deputy Commander Hyodo
Kenji Sahara
Minister Takayuki Segawa
Towako Yoshikawa
Dr. Chinatsu Gondo
Akira Emoto
Major Akira Yuki
Keiko Imamura
Cosmos
Director: Kensho Yamashita
Written by: Shinichiro Kobayashi, Hiroshi Kashiwabara