

Godzilla vs. Gigan
1972, Japanese. Directed by Jun Fukuda.
Defeat the evil space monsters! You can protect the Earth, Godzilla!
Manga artist Gengo Odaka lands a job with the World Children's Land amusement park only to become suspicious of the organization when a garbled message is discovered on tapes. As Gengo and his team investigate, Godzilla and Anguirus quickly decipher the message and begin their own plan of action.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- G
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 240 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Godzilla vs. Gigan
Godzilla vs. Gigan is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Cinemax in India.
Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Part of a series
Godzilla (Showa): watch order
Cast & crew
- Jun FukudaDirector
- Hiroshi IshikawaGengo Odaka
- Tomoko UmedaMachiko Shima
- Yuriko HishimiTomoko Tomoe
- Minoru TakashimaShosaku Takasugi
- Zan FujitaChairman Fumio Sudo
- Toshiaki NishizawaDirector Kubota
- Kunio MuraiTakeshi Shima
- Gen ShimizuCommander of Defense Forces
- Kuniko AshiharaFumio's Mother
- Zeko NakamuraPriest
- Shosei MutoCast
- Naoya KusakawaPoliceman
Details
- Released
- 12 March 1972
- Original title
- 地球攻撃命令 ゴジラ対ガイガン
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shinichi Sekizawa
- Box office
- $1.8M
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News & fan talk
Watch before Godzilla vs. Gigan
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.

Godzilla Raids Again
1955 · 6.0/10
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King Kong vs. Godzilla
1962 · 6.9/10
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Mothra vs. Godzilla
1964 · 7.0/10
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Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster
1964 · 7.0/10
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Invasion of Astro-Monster
1965 · 6.8/10
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Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
1966 · 6.3/10
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Son of Godzilla
1967 · 6.4/10
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Destroy All Monsters
1968 · 6.9/10
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All Monsters Attack
1969 · 5.1/10
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Godzilla vs. Hedorah
1971 · 6.8/10
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What comes next in the series.
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Godzilla vs. Gigan: quick answers
What should I watch before Godzilla vs. Gigan?
Watch Son of Godzilla (1967), Destroy All Monsters (1968), All Monsters Attack (1969), and Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Godzilla vs. Gigan?
Next in the series: Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973), Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla (1974), and Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975).
Is Godzilla vs. Gigan worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 240 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Godzilla vs. Gigan?
Godzilla vs. Gigan runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Godzilla vs. Gigan have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Godzilla vs. Gigan. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Godzilla vs. Gigan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Godzilla vs. Gigan is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Godzilla vs. Gigan on?
Godzilla vs. Gigan is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, and Cinemax in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Godzilla vs. Gigan?
If you liked Godzilla vs. Gigan, try Godzilla: The Planet Eater, Godzilla 2000: Millennium, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Who directed Godzilla vs. Gigan?
Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972) was directed by Jun Fukuda and stars Hiroshi Ishikawa, Tomoko Umeda, Yuriko Hishimi.


