Top 10 Giant Movie Monsters

Monster movies are my favorite. So here's a list of the giant monsters.

The Top Ten

  1. Godzilla

    Godzilla is a giant monster originating from a series of Japanese tokusatsu films beginning with the 1954 film Godzilla produced by Toho. Over the decades, the character has appeared in numerous films, television shows, comic books, and video games. Godzilla is widely regarded as a cultural icon and... read more

    He is terrifyingly powerful. Clover is big but much lighter than Godzilla. Also, Godzilla is an original movie monster. His representation in his first movie was impactful as well. He symbolized the Hiroshima bomb. Even some of the other monsters represent significant concepts. Rodan symbolizes the Soviet bomb, and Mothra represents hope. Clover is just a cool movie monster, but Gojira represents mankind's mistakes and fears.

    Since 1954, Gojira has stomped into the genre's heart. Inspired by King Kong, 20 years later, Honda and Toho produced our favorite radioactive dinosaur. I see why he is the King of the Monsters, with 30+ films in Japan, 4 films in the U.S., and about 8 cartoons/TV shows. With only about 3 losses, he deserves that title. He lost to Kong first - his first monster loss ever - and also to Mothra, MechaGodzilla, and Mecha King Ghidorah. Not bad. Go, Go Godzilla!

  2. King Kong

    King Kong is a giant ape-like monster that first appeared in the 1933 film King Kong. The character quickly became a cultural icon and has been featured in various films, television shows, and merchandise. The original film was widely acclaimed during its initial release and continues to be celebrated... read more

    I definitely like mammals better than reptiles, so of course I choose this to be #1. I just think the movie is a better classic.

    The remakes:

    The CGI Godzilla wasn't so successful, but the CGI King Kong was an awesome success. Definitely #1.

    Yes, you also know this is number 2. King Kong is an original monster just like Godzilla. We should call King Kong the Prince of the Monsters.

    I agree that he's an original, going back to 1933. He's also almost at the same power level as Godzilla.

  3. Gamera

    Gamera is a giant monster or daikaiju originating from a series of Japanese tokusatsu films of the same name. He is a fire-breathing, flying turtle who first appeared in the 1965 film Gamera, the Giant Monster. Gamera is often portrayed as a friend to children and a defender of Earth.

    Since 1965, with 12 films, fans have been waiting in high anticipation for Gamera. Rocket-flying, UFO-spinning, open-chest plasma-throwing, fireball-launching - this friend to all children and Guardian of the Universe is number 3. Will we see him battle Godzilla?

    Looks like a giant ninja turtle shooting giant fireballs from his mouth. He is like the giant reptilian counterpart of Superman, a reptilian savior. The most bitter rival of Godzilla.

    A fire-breathing turtle who can fly, eat fire, and kill bad guys! Is that awesome?

  4. King Ghidorah

    King Ghidorah is one of Godzilla's most well-known enemies. First appearing in 1964's Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, he has gone on to appear in more films than most other Godzilla foes. The character is typically depicted as a three-headed, golden dragon with the ability to fly and shoot gravity... read more

    He is really bad at fighting. When he fought Godzilla, he revived three times and STILL lost! Laugh out loud.

    He is Godzilla's main villain. He could fly, shoot lightning, and has three heads. He could even get to space.

    Godzilla's archrival and the most powerful monster in the world.

  5. Mothra

    I kind of like insects being giants, and Mothra is my favorite. Another monster that everyone likes.

    A show-stealer. Way better than Godzilla or Kong.

    Long live the Queen of the Monsters!

  6. Rodan

    I love him. I'm glad he comes back in the MonsterVerse. He could make small things fly with his supersonic waves. I felt sad for him in Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla when he dies for Godzilla and Godzilla Jr.

    Such an underrated monster! Just 2 years after the infamous Gojira was released... Oh, and by the way, FIRE RODAN... Enough said.

    Rodan saved Godzilla's life and upgraded his atomic breath to the spiral ray.

  7. Clover (Cloverfield)

    If you don't count anime, Trevor Henderson, etc., this is one of, if not the biggest, film monsters - being in the kilometers. Don't believe me? Watch Cloverfield Paradox.

    The way the movie reveals Clover is so suspenseful and horrifying (in a good way). Hopefully, we get a chance to see him again!

    Now that's a monster. No mutations or anything - it's just an alien monster. Although its name should be changed. I should call it Monstrous.

  8. Destoroyah

    Destoroyah is one of my favorite villains from the Godzilla movies. His forms are awesome, and his design is fire. I would like to see him in the MonsterVerse. The only time I don't like him is when he kills Godzilla Jr.

  9. Stay Puft Marshmallow Man (Ghostbusters)

  10. Mega Shark (Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus)

    Yes, I know I'm going to regret this, but come on, guys. You just hate this movie because of CGI. Well, at least you get to see a Megalodon fight other creatures.

    11. The Newcomers
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    Megazord (Power Rangers, 2017 movie)

    Not just the movie or the other movie, but the 30-40 incarnations of the Megazords since 1979 to 2020 and beyond - it's the best and most consistent mech! There have also been cartoons. I can't wait to see what's next!

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    SpaceGodzilla

    He should be higher up in the ranks.

    13. The Contenders

  13. Ultraman

    Over 30-40 TV show incarnations since 1966, still going strong in 2023. King of Kyodai Heroes! Films and cartoons - the Japanese Superman!

    Ultraman, Gamera, Godzilla, and King Kong - if they are not your top 4, your list is not legit!

  14. Gigan

    My third favorite villain of Godzilla. He has a laser, hooks, a flamethrower, and things to grab enemies. His death in Final Wars was awesome. I would like to see him in the MonsterVerse.

  15. Mechagodzilla

    It is just a robot version of Godzilla, but it has guns and shoots lasers from its eyes. But it's nice.

  16. Kiryu (Mechagodzilla III)

  17. The Kraken (Clash of the Titans)

  18. Tyrannosaurus Rex (Jurassic Park)

    The king of the dinosaurs. One of my favorite dinosaurs, but I was sad when it died in JP 3 because of that dumb Spinosaurus.

  19. Green Gargantua (War of the Gargantuas)

  20. Gorosaurus

  21. Baragon

  22. Gyaos (Gamera)

  23. Biollante

  24. Kaiju (Pacific Rim)

    Knifehead is a Kaiju from the Pacific Rim universe. He is introduced early in the 2013 film as one of the first major threats faced by the Jaeger pilots.

    This creature is distinguished by a large, blade-like protrusion on its head, which it uses as a weapon. Knifehead demonstrates the growing... read more

  25. Brown Gargantua (War of the Gargantuas)

  26. Spiga (Kumonga)

  27. Shark (Jaws)

    Bruce is the fictional great white shark featured in Peter Benchley's 1974 novel Jaws. He was brought to life in the 1975 film adaptation directed by Steven Spielberg. The mechanical shark used in the movie was also nicknamed Bruce by the production team.

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