0 hour(s) and 00 minutes - Movie - 2021 Godzilla from 1954 is a Japanese classic released in 1954 is about a huge monster who comes alive during a fear of nuclear holocaust during a post-war Japan. Using a filming technique called suitmation (an actor dressed in a suit). In 1956, a highly edited version was released for the American market and was a big triumph. It spawned numerous sequels and is the longest running film franchise in history. Godzilla from 2014 is an American monster film directed by Gareth Edwards, is a reboot of the Japanese franchise. The film's success lead to the Toho company in Japan to film their own reboot continuing the story of this iconic character. The American version would deliver two sequels, Godzilla, King of the Monsters and released in 2020, Godzilla vs Kong.