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Is 'Shin Godzilla' One of the Best In the Franchise?

Is 'Shin Godzilla' One of the Best In the Franchise?

Update: 2025-10-17

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Our Score - 7.5/10 (B)

Rotten Tomatoes - 87%

IMDb - 6.8/10

Chosen By: Matt McNeal

Shin Godzilla (2016) reinvented the titular creature and took the franchise in a fresh new direction, all resulting in an overwhelmingly positive reception. Did this new take work for all of us?

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Is 'Shin Godzilla' One of the Best In the Franchise?

Is 'Shin Godzilla' One of the Best In the Franchise?

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