One of the most popular Criterion Collection box sets is finally available in the 50% off sale at Amazon. Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films (1954-1975) had been sold out since before the early Black Friday Criterion Collection sale even started earlier this month, but now you can get the 15-film Blu-ray collection for only $112.48, down from $225. It’s one of many Criterion Collection films up for grabs for 50% off until December 2, but it’s worth noting Amazon’s current delivery estimate is mid-January. Products with one- to two-month shipping estimates are often delivered sooner, but just know that you can’t count on this Godzilla collection to arrive by Christmas.
$112.48 (was $225)
This eye-catching collection includes 15 Godzilla movies in total, all featuring Big Green during a period of time that was weird, imaginative, and action-packed. The films are new HD transfers, include both English and Japanese language tracks, archival interviews, and more bonus materials. Additionally, it comes with a deluxe hardcover book and colorful art on its deluxe packaging, making for a very nice bundle overall. Here’s the full list of Godzilla movies included:
- Godzilla (1954)
- Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
- King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963)
- Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964)
- Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster (1964)
- Invasion of Astro-Monster (1965)
- Ebirah, Horror of the Deep (1966)
- Son of Godzilla (1967)
- Destroy All Monsters (1968)
- All Monsters Attack (1969)
- Godzilla vs. Hedorah (1971)
- Godzilla vs. Gigan (1972)
- Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973)
- Godzilla vs. Mecha-Godzilla (1974)
- Terror of Mecha-Godzilla(1975)
If that’s not enough Godzilla for you, you can score a few deals on the other incarnations of the titan. The Monsterverse flicks are terrific creature-features featuring Godzilla and Kong, and you can pick up the entire five-film series in 4K, for $81 (was $110). Not only do you get all the current films, there’s also a bonus disc with exclusive special features and everything is packaged inside of a cool slipcase package. Godzilla: Minus One–one of the very best Godzilla movies–also just launched on 4K Blu-ray, and you can get it for $30 (was $50).
On the literary side, IDW Publishing has also released several Godzilla compilations. Godzilla’s comic book series has attracted some of the top talent in the comic book industry, and these chunky paperbacks are very affordably priced.
More Criterion Collection Films for 50% off
Circling back to the Criterion Collection, dozens of films from this imprint are on sale for 50% off. If you consider yourself a cinephile, then the Criterion Collection Blu-rays are must-haves as each movie is essentially a director’s cut. This typically means that you’ll get extended cuts and color-grading supervised by the film’s director, creating a very different experience compared to the theatrical edition. Each film in this line also comes with several bonus features that’ll give you more insight into how each movie was made. Some of the highlights here include Pan’s Labyrinth, The Silence of the Lambs, and Parasite, all for $20 each.
