Godzilla vs. Megaguirus
ゴジラ×メガギラス G消滅作戦
“Godzilla disappears.”
Synopsis
In an alternate timeline the original Godzilla is never defeated and repeatedly reemerges to feed on Japan's energy sources. A new inter-dimensional weapon called the Dimension Tide is created with the intent of eliminating Godzilla. However, the new weapon might also serve as a gateway to something far more sinister.
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GODZILLA vs. MEGAGUIRUS (ゴジラXメガギラスG消滅作戦) - Official Japanese Trailer [HQ]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-09
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Misato Tanaka
Major Kiriko Tsujimori
Shosuke Tanihara
Hajime Kudo
Masanobu Katsumura
Makoto Nikura
Mansaku Ikeuchi
Master Sergeant Kazuo Mima
Hiroyuki Suzuki
Jun Hayasaka
Makiya Yamaguchi
First Lieutenant Seiichi Hosono
Tetsuo Yamashita
Third Lieutenant Tomoharu Okumura
Toshiyuki Nagashima
Captain Takuya Miyagawa
Katsuo Nakamura
Dr. Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi
Kazuko Kato
Kaoru Hayasaka
Masatô Ibu
Motohiko Sugiura
Yuriko Hoshi
Dr. Yoshino Yoshizawa
Koichi Ueda
Government Official
Susumu Kurobe
Maritime Self-Defense Forces executive
Koichi Yamadera
Kid's TV Host
Yusaku Yara
Narrator (voice)
Tsutomu Kitagawa
Godzilla
Minoru Watanabe
Megaguirus
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 27, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$11.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.33x
+$2.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masaaki Tezuka
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiroshi Kashiwabara, Wataru Mimura
- Original Score
- Michiru Oshima, Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- ゴジラ×メガギラス G消滅作戦
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $8.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $11.1M
- Production Studios
- Toho Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masaaki Tezuka
Hiroshi Kashiwabara, Wataru Mimura
Michiru Oshima, Akira Ifukube
Masahiro Kishimoto
Shinichi Fushima
Shogo Tomiyama
Department Leadership Roster
Masaaki Tezuka
Director
Masahiro Kishimoto
Director of Photography
Michiru Oshima
Original Music Composer
Shinichi Fushima
Editor
Hiroshi Kashiwabara
Screenplay
Wataru Mimura
Screenplay
Yukiharu Seshimo
Production Design
Tetsuo Ôya
Visual Effects Supervisor
Yoshiyuki Kishimoto
Visual Effects Supervisor
Osamu Izumiya
Visual Effects Supervisor
Shinichi Wakasa
Costume Design
Shigeru Kawaguchi
Costume Design
Masayuki Kurahashi
Costume Design
Akira Yamada
Costume Design
Fumihiko Yagi
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Godzilla vs. Megaguirus
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What is Godzilla vs. Megaguirus about?
In an alternate timeline the original Godzilla is never defeated and repeatedly reemerges to feed on Japan's energy sources. A new inter-dimensional weapon called the Dimension Tide is created with the intent of eliminating Godzilla. However, the new weapon might also serve as a gateway to something far more sinister.
Who directed Godzilla vs. Megaguirus?
Godzilla vs. Megaguirus was directed by Masaaki Tezuka.
Who stars in Godzilla vs. Megaguirus?
The principal cast of Godzilla vs. Megaguirus includes Misato Tanaka, Shosuke Tanihara, Masanobu Katsumura, Mansaku Ikeuchi, Hiroyuki Suzuki.
When was Godzilla vs. Megaguirus released and how long is it?
Godzilla vs. Megaguirus was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of Godzilla vs. Megaguirus?
Godzilla vs. Megaguirus had a reported production budget of $8.3M and grossed $11.1M at the worldwide box office (1.33 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Godzilla vs. Megaguirus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Godzilla vs. Megaguirus was composed by Michiru Oshima, Akira Ifukube.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Godzilla vs. Megaguirus?
Godzilla vs. Megaguirus holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).