Godzilla: The Planet Eater (2018)
Godzilla: The Planet Eater is streaming in Japan on Netflix.
The verdict
Godzilla: The Planet Eater earns its keep as a steady Japanese film that knows its audience. It holds a 6.5/10 on TMDB from 409 ratings, right around average territory. It's a tight 91-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 91 minutes on it?
91 minutes of Japanese animation with science fiction threaded through, fine for the whole family. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- 6.5/10 from 409 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A family evening that doesn't run late
Story
With no means for defeating Godzilla Earth, mankind watches as King Ghidorah, clad in a golden light, descends on the planet. The heavens and earth shake once again as the war moves to a higher dimension.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 31m — short |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Animation / Science Fiction |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Hiroyuki Seshita
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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