Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975 — Criterion Collection Blu-ray (BR3075)

BR3075: Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films, 1954–1975 is Criterion Collection’s eight-disc Blu-ray set collecting all 15 films released between 1954 and 1975, with supplemental material and a hardcover book.

At a glance

Collects the 15 Godzilla films of Japan’s Showa era on eight Blu-ray discs.
Includes new HD transfers, English-language dub tracks, and new English subtitle translations.
Supplemental content includes interviews, programs on special effects, trailers, and audio commentaries for two films.
Includes a lavishly illustrated hardcover book with an essay, film notes, and new artwork.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$224.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

A single set covers all 15 films from the Showa period, rather than only selected entries.
Substantial extras span interviews, effects-related material, trailers, and commentaries.
The illustrated hardcover book adds printed essays, film notes, and artwork alongside the discs.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Format and content
Format	Blu-ray
Number of discs	8

Audio, language and subtitles
Audio description	English, Japanese
Subtitles	English

Release and rating
Release date	October 29, 2019
MPAA rating	NR (Not Rated)

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3 pounds

Identification
Item model number	BR3075
Studio	The Criterion Collection

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing describes English and Japanese audio, while the detailed description specifies English dub tracks for only six films and separately calls out particular audio presentations, check track and subtitle options for the films you plan to watch.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Godzilla fans seeking the complete 1954–1975 Showa-era film run in one Blu-ray collection.
Collectors who value supplemental interviews, effects features, and an illustrated hardcover book.

Less suited to

Buyers specifically looking for a 4K UHD edition, this listing identifies the set as Blu-ray.
Viewers seeking only a small selection of films rather than a large multi-disc collection.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.8 / 5 · 4,513 ratings

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Customer feedback is strongly positive overall: the set has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 4,513 global ratings, and the supplied summary highlights the collection, picture presentation, individual film artwork, and illustrated book. That feedback may matter to buyers interested in the physical presentation as well as the films, but ratings do not establish playback performance or compatibility with a particular display.

Positive themes

The supplied feedback summary praises the breadth of the collection, the artwork, and the illustrated book.

Frequently asked questions

How many films are included?

The listing describes 15 Godzilla films made between 1954 and 1975, presented across eight Blu-ray discs.

What extras are listed?

The set is described as including interviews, special-effects programs, trailers, selected audio commentaries, and a hardcover book with an essay, film notes, and illustrations.

Is this a 4K UHD set?

No. The product details identify the format as Blu-ray, the listing does not identify this set as 4K UHD.