Godzilla: King of the Monsters
“Long live the king.”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Final TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-04-23
Top Cast
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Kyle Chandler
Mark Russell
Vera Farmiga
Emma Russell
Millie Bobby Brown
Madison Russell
Ken Watanabe
Dr. Ishiro Serizawa
Zhang Ziyi
Dr. Ilene Chen / Dr. Ling
Bradley Whitford
Dr. Rick Stanton
Sally Hawkins
Dr. Vivienne Graham
Charles Dance
Alan Jonah
Thomas Middleditch
Sam Coleman
Aisha Hinds
Colonel Diane Foster
O'Shea Jackson Jr.
Chief Warrant Officer Barnes
David Strathairn
Admiral William Stenz
Anthony Ramos
Staff Sergeant Martinez
Elizabeth Faith Ludlow
First Lieutenant Griffin
Jonathan Howard
Asher Jonah
CCH Pounder
Senator Williams
Joe Morton
Dr. Houston Brooks
Randy Havens
Dr. Tim Mancini
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 74 DaysMay 31, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 13, 2019
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 27, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$170M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$387.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.28x
+$217.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Dougherty
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields
- Original Score
- Bear McCreary
- Original Title
- Godzilla: King of the Monsters
- Country of Origin
- China, Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Production Budget
- $170M
- Worldwide Gross
- $387.3M
- Production Studios
- Legendary Pictures, Huahua Media, TOHO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Dougherty
Michael Dougherty, Zach Shields, Max Borenstein
Bear McCreary
Lawrence Sher, Paul Hughen
Roger Barton, Richard Pearson, Bob Ducsay
Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Brian Rogers, Thomas Tull, Alex Garcia
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Dougherty
Director
Michael Dougherty
Screenplay
Zach Shields
Screenplay
Scott Chambliss
Production Design
Jon Jashni
Producer
Mary Parent
Producer
Brian Rogers
Producer
Thomas Tull
Producer
Alan Hook
Production Design
Roger Barton
Editor
Lawrence Sher
Director of Photography
Guillaume Rocheron
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bear McCreary
Original Music Composer
Richard Pearson
Editor
Bob Ducsay
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Recommended For Young Children • Frightening Scenes
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Godzilla: King of the Monsters about?
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.
Who directed Godzilla: King of the Monsters?
Godzilla: King of the Monsters was directed by Michael Dougherty.
Who stars in Godzilla: King of the Monsters?
The principal cast of Godzilla: King of the Monsters includes Kyle Chandler, Vera Farmiga, Millie Bobby Brown, Ken Watanabe, Zhang Ziyi.
When was Godzilla: King of the Monsters released and how long is it?
Godzilla: King of the Monsters was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 12m.
What was the box office and production budget of Godzilla: King of the Monsters?
Godzilla: King of the Monsters had a reported production budget of $170M and grossed $387.3M at the worldwide box office (2.28 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Godzilla: King of the Monsters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Godzilla: King of the Monsters was composed by Bear McCreary.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Godzilla: King of the Monsters?
Godzilla: King of the Monsters holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).