Since the first incarnation ofGodzillaemerged back in 1954, he has fought countless monsters and allied with just as many. Some of these monsters, like King Ghidora, Mothra, and Mechagodzilla, have become staples in the franchise. They have appeared in almost every generation of Godzilla films due to their popularity.
Meanwhile, other monsters fall through the cracks and are relegated to making cameos in comic books or stock footage. Perhaps it was because the monsters weren’t powerful enough, or they simply weren’t as popular. Here are some monsters that never showed up in the main films again!
This list will focus on the main films. So appearances in spin-off media like TV shows, comics, and video games won’t count.
10Varan
A Giant Gliding Lizard
Varan is a monster who appeared in two films before disappearing. He was a giant reptile-like creature with wing flaps beneath his arms. His first debut was in his standalone movie Varan. While not originally associated with Godzilla, Varan would show up again in Godzilla, Destroy All Monsters.
Since then, he has not appeared in any major films, though he did show up in a puppet web series, Godziban. Varan would also appear as a playable character in Godzilla Unleashed for theNintendo Wii.
9Gorosaurus
He Is Just A Dinosaur
Gorosaurus is a dinosaur-like kaiju that first appeared in King Kong Escapes, which was a sequel to the original King Kong Vs Godzilla. Seeing as they exist in the same universe, Gorosaurus would then show up again in Godzilla Destroy All Monsters.
In the film, he attacks Paris under the control of the invading Klaaks. Gorosaurus has not shown up in a Godzilla Film since then. However, he did appear as an enemy in the series Go! Godman. His abilities include a mighty jumping kick.
8Battra
Hot Topic’s Mothra
Battra first made his debut in Godzilla Vs Mothra Battle For Earth. He was the guardian of Earth before going rogue and being defeated by Mothra. Battra emerged to destroy humanity, believing that humans were a threat to nature. Battra would later take on a new adult form during the finalconfrontation with Godzilla.
After making peace and teaming up with Mothra to defeat Godzilla, he is mortally wounded during the flight. Battra would then fall into the sea along with a defeated Godzilla, never to be seen in the films again.
7Biollante
The Grass Isn’t Always Greener
When a scientist’s daughter is killed, her consciousness becomes intertwined with a plant-based monster dubbed Biollante. When fighting Godzilla, Biollante takes on a more crocodile-like form that completely towers over the king of monsters.
With vine-like appendages and the ability to spew acidic poison out of her mouth, Biollante nearly kills Godzilla. During the battle, Biollante is mortally injured and retreats into space. She never returns to the films, but her cells are believed to be the cause of Space Godzilla’s origins, since she shared Godzilla’s DNA.
6Megaguirus
An Unbeatable Swarm
Megaguirus was a monster introduced in the Millennium era of Godzilla. She was designated the queen of the meganulon, a breed of prehistoric insects. Increasing in size after absorbing Godzilla’s energy, Megaguirus was capable of supersonic speeds.
She also possessed the ability to absorb energy through her giant stinger. Megaguirus would only make one film appearance before being retired to the realm of comic books and video games. Luckily, Megaguirus did make a very brief cameo appearance through stock footage in Godzilla Final Wars.
5Titanosaurus
Whip Up A Hurricane
Titanosaurus is an aquatic dinosaur that only ever appeared in Terror of Mechagodzilla. With a tail flap capable of stirring up heavy weather and the ability to swim at fast speeds, Titanosaurus would team up with Mechagodzilla to destroy Godzilla. After his defeat by falling off a cliff, Titanosaurus was not seen again.
However, just because a monster hasn’t made an appearance in a film again, doesn’t mean they can’t claw their way up. Titanosaurus would appear inthe anime, Godzilla Singularity. Not quite a feature film return but a step up from before.
4Jet Jaguar
Humanity’s Best Friend
Jet Jaguar was a shape-shifting robot that appeared in Godzilla Vs Megaolon. Jet Jaguar has the ability to size up from being normal human-sized to being the same size as Godzilla and other monsters. After gaining sentience, Jet Jaguar decides to assist Godzilla in a tag team fight against Megalon and Gigan.
He even has his own theme song. Jet Jaguar would not appear in any major film roles but did make a comeback in Godzilla Singularity with a brand new redesign.
3Gabara
Imaginary Monster Attacks
Godzilla’s Revenge follows the story of a young boy, Ichiro Miki, and his imagined adventures on Monster Island. In these scenarios, he befriends Godzilla’s son Minilla, who has to fight a Blue, yellow-haired monster called Gabara.
Gabara has the power to zap other monsters with his electrified hands and constantly bullies Minilla. In the film, he is an imaginary monster that parallels Ichiro’s own bully of the same name. Gabara would later make a surprise comeback in Godzilla Singular Point with a drastically changed design.
2Manda
Sea Serpent From The Deep
Manda is a monster who has never directly fought Godzilla in films. However, he does exist within the same universe. The sea serpent first appeared in a standalone film called Atragon. Manda would eventually appear once more in Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters before going dormant.
Manda would later have a brief cameo fighting the Atragon in Godzilla Final Wars before being petrified and shattered by the machine. Manda would finally face off against an incarnation of Godzilla in Godzilla Singular Point.
1The Giant Condor
A Monster With No Name
Possibly the most obscure monster in the entire Godzilla franchise is the Giant Condor. This monster first appeared in Ebirah, Horror of the Deep. The Giant Condor was originally meant to fight King Kong before the film was converted into a Godzilla film.
Since then, the Giant Condor has never been featured in a film and is rarely mentioned in any other media. He does, however, have one action figure, which is sometimes called the Giant Eagle. He would also appear as stock footage in Godzilla’s Revenge.
