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Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Godzilla rarely eats in any of his movies, and there's one big reason why this is the case. First bursting onto the big screen in 1954, Godzilla is now one of the most iconic movie monsters of all time. He was first created by the Japanese entertainment company, Toho, but he has since appeared in many American films too, notably Legendary's Monsterverse.
While depictions of Godzilla have varied widely over the past 70 years, one element of the character has remained the same: he doesn't eat. Godzilla's atomic breath is mostly what his mouth is used for, though he also often bites his enemies. Other monsters, including King Kong, have historically eaten on screen, but in the Monsterverse and beyond, Godzilla doesn't consume food, at least not in the traditional sense.
Related Every Version Of Godzilla, Ranked By Size There have been many versions of Godzilla over the years but which one is the biggest? Here's a look at every Godzilla, ranked by size. Why Godzilla Doesn't Need To Eat The no-eating rule goes back to the monster's Toho roots Close The reason why Godzilla isn't shown eating on screen goes back to the character's roots and where his power actually comes from. Unlike many of his fellow monsters, Godzilla feeds only on radiation.
In the Toho films and the Monsterverse, Godzilla seeks out sources of radiation in order to survive and replenish his energy. This is one of the main reasons why attempts to kill the titan with atomic weapons all fail. As seen in 2014's Godzilla and later in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Monsterverse Godzilla is lured to Bikini Atoll in an attempt to kill him with an atomic blast, but it only makes him stronger.
Only 1 Godzilla Movie Broke The No Eating Rule A 1998 movie broke Godzilla tradition in more ways than one Although Godzilla almost exclusively feeds on radiation across his various franchise appearances, 1998's Godzilla deviates from tradition. The movie, which is directed by Roland Emmerich and stars Matthew Broderick, is the only film to depict the titular monster eating normal, non-radioactive food.
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