The King of the Monsters has had an enduring 72-year legacy, with various eras marking pivotal changes.

The Godzilla films are nothing short of a modern mythology, growing in lore and metaphorical themes with each new addition, much like the monster itself. Godzilla may have begun as a tragic being, but ...

There aren't a ton of Godzilla movies where he's an unambiguous hero, but there are a few good ones, like Destroy All Monsters and Godzilla vs. Gigan.