

Godzilla: King of the Monsters
2019, English. Directed by Michael Dougherty.
Long live the king.
Follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species, thought to be mere myths, rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity's very existence hanging in the balance.
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- UA
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 7,016 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Godzilla: King of the Monsters is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and JioHotstar in India.
Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Part of a series
Godzilla: watch order
Cast & crew
- Michael DoughertyDirector
- Kyle ChandlerMark Russell
- Vera FarmigaEmma Russell
- Millie Bobby BrownMadison Russell
- Ken WatanabeDr. Ishiro Serizawa
- Zhang ZiyiDr. Ilene Chen / Dr. Ling
- Bradley WhitfordDr. Rick Stanton
- Sally HawkinsDr. Vivienne Graham
- Charles DanceAlan Jonah
- Thomas MiddleditchSam Coleman
- Aisha HindsColonel Diane Foster
- O'Shea Jackson Jr.Chief Warrant Officer Barnes
- David StrathairnAdmiral William Stenz
Details
- Released
- 30 May 2019
- Country
- China, Japan, United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields, Max Borenstein
- Budget
- $170M
- Box office
- $387M
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What Godzilla: King of the Monsters is based on
Godzilla: King of the Monsters is based on Godzilla, a film character.
Film character
Godzilla
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Godzilla: King of the Monsters: quick answers
What should I watch before Godzilla: King of the Monsters?
Watch Godzilla (2014) and Kong: Skull Island (2017) first.
What comes after Godzilla: King of the Monsters?
Next in the series: Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024), and Godzilla x Kong: Supernova (2027).
Is Godzilla: King of the Monsters worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 7,016 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Godzilla: King of the Monsters?
Godzilla: King of the Monsters runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Does Godzilla: King of the Monsters have a post-credits scene?
Yes. Godzilla: King of the Monsters has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Godzilla: King of the Monsters is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Godzilla: King of the Monsters on?
Godzilla: King of the Monsters is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and JioHotstar in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Godzilla: King of the Monsters?
If you liked Godzilla: King of the Monsters, try Godzilla vs. Kong, Godzilla, Godzilla: The Planet Eater.
Who directed Godzilla: King of the Monsters?
Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) was directed by Michael Dougherty and stars Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown.
What is Godzilla: King of the Monsters based on?
Godzilla: King of the Monsters is based on Godzilla, a film character.

