Criterion Is Releasing A Monster-Sized 'Godzilla' Box Set For Its 1000th Edition

I'm not the world's biggest Godzilla fan, but even I have to admit – this is cool as hell. Criterion has managed to put out 1000 releases, and to celebrate, their 1000th edition will be a huge Godzilla box set loaded-up with all the kaiju carnage you can stand. Here's the lowdown:

In 1954, an enormous beast clawed its way out of the sea, destroying everything in its path—and changing movies forever. The arresting original Godzilla soon gave rise to an entire monster-movie genre (kaiju eiga), but the King of the Monsters continued to reign supreme: in fourteen fiercely entertaining sequels over the next two decades, Godzilla defended its throne against a host of other formidable creatures, transforming from a terrifying symbol of nuclear annihilation into a benevolent (if still belligerent) Earth protector. Collected here for the first time are all fifteen Godzilla films of Japan's Showa era, in a landmark set showcasing the technical wizardry, fantastical storytelling, and indomitable international appeal that established the most iconic giant monster the cinema has ever seen.

Here are the titles that come with the set, with amazing cover art for each one.

1955 • 81 minutes • Black & White • Monaural • In Japanese with English subtitles • 1.37:1 aspect ratio