We’re throwing a gigantic 70th birthday bash for the Kaiju king – and you’re all invited.
On November 3, 1954, Godzilla awakened from a deep slumber and stomped his way into cinematic history with Ishirō Honda’s box-office-destroying film. Japanese audiences were captivated by the storytelling and visual effects but equally hushed by the spectacle of mass destruction unleashed on a miniature Japan, which served as a fitting allegory for the horrors of nuclear warfare.
The film’s international release saw the monster’s popularity soar, with Godzilla eventually becoming one of the most memorable screen icons of the 20th Century and the first character to spawn a global film franchise.
Exactly 70 years after the release of the first film, we're celebrating the king of monsters at ACMI with screenings of seven key films in the eight-decade franchise; panel talks that explore Godzilla's profound impact on filmmaking and on our social and cultural imagination; a movie marathon with trivia hosted by comedian Alex Hines; a nocturnal Halloween party featuring live music from local DJs and food and drinks; plus pop-ups, playable games and hidden treats for Godzilla fans throughout our centrepiece exhibition The Story of the Moving Image.
Program
Special events
Screenings
FREE Talks
FREE activities
- Show off your monster skills with the Godzilla Limited Edition pinball machine, and vintage videogames.
- Let out your inner Kaiju with your best Godzilla pose at our tokusatsu-inspired miniature city.
- Godzilla has invaded our centrepiece exhibition – how many times can you spot him?
- Get crafty and creative as you make your own original origami creature to take home with you.
Tickets & Passes
Monster Pass
Get access to all GodzillaFest events + 4 screenings
Halloween Monster Bash Thu 31 Oct 6pm – 9pm
Movie Marathon & Trivia Thu 31 Oct 8pm – 2am
Screenings included in this pass
Shin Godzilla (2016) Fri 1 Nov 5.30pm
Godzilla vs Kong (2021) Fri 1 Nov 8.15pm
Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla (1974) Sat 2 Nov 2pm
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) Sat 2 Nov 5pm
Halloween Monster Bash + Movie Marathon & Trivia
Halloween Monster Bash Thu 31 Oct 6pm – 9pm
Join us for a night of music, games, food, popups and more.
Movie Marathon & Trivia Thu 31 Oct 9pm – 2am
Straight after the Monster Bash, gather your crew and bring your A-game to this late-night kaiju extravaganza hosted by comedian Alex Hines.
3-session film pass
Pick three screenings from the five standalone films we're showing as part of GodzillaFest:
Shin Godzilla (2016) Fri 1 Nov 5.30pm
Godzilla vs Kong (2021) Fri 1 Nov 8.15pm
Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla (1974) Sat 2 Nov 2pm
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) Sat 2 Nov 5pm
Godzilla (1954) Sat 2 Nov 11.30am & Sun 3 Nov 2.15pm
Ticket prices range from $12–18 for standalone screenings.
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