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Destroy All Monsters (1968) Film • 1968 • 1h 28m • United States Cinema • Japanese

Destroy All Monsters

Name: Destroy All Monsters
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure
Released: 1968-08-01
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 6.5

Cast of Destroy All Monsters (Film), Box Office Gross, Budget & Streaming Guide

"Every monster that ever lived… in the most spectacular science fiction film ever made!"

6.5 / 10

Action Sci-Fi Adventure

Storyline & Synopsis

Destroy All Monsters is an epic, wildly imaginative, and gloriously maximalist science fiction kaiju ensemble blockbuster directed by Ishirō Honda, celebrating Toho's entire legendary monster pantheon in the grandest, most ambitious crossover event of the classic Showa era — a true cinematic monster summit that united nearly every iconic Titan in one spectacular, planet-saving adventure. Set in the futuristic year 1999, Earth's Titans have been peacefully contained on the remote, sealed Monsterland Reserve on Ogasawara Island — a scientifically managed habitat where Godzilla, Mothra, Rodan, Anguirus, Gorosaurus, Baragon, Varan, Kumonga, Manda, and Minilla coexist under Moonlight SY-3's watchful surveillance. When the reserve's communication systems go dark and the monsters mysteriously vanish from their habitat, investigators discover that the female Kilaak aliens — a militaristic extraterrestrial civilization — have infiltrated Monsterland's control facility and taken command of the Titans' brains through embedded mind-control devices, deploying them simultaneously as weapons of global mass destruction against Earth's major cities: Godzilla attacks New York, Rodan lays waste to Moscow, Mothra destroys Peking, and Baragon strikes Paris. The Moonlight SY-3 crew traces the alien control signal and destroys the primary transmitter, liberating the monsters from alien domination. The Kilaaks retaliate by summoning King Ghidorah, their ultimate devastating weapon, igniting the film's stupendous, unforgettable climax at Mt. Fuji where all of Earth's liberated monsters converge to destroy Ghidorah simultaneously. An exhilarating, warm celebration of the entire Toho monster legacy.

Producer

Akira Kurosawa

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Key Filmmakers & Directors

Akira Kurosawa

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Financials & Box Office

Destroy All Monsters Budget and Box Office Gross

Official production budget, worldwide box office gross, and theatrical financial summary for Destroy All Monsters (1968 movie).

Estimated Budget

$400,000

Production Budget

Worldwide Box Office Gross

$5,200,000

Lifetime Theatrical Gross

Box Office Verdict

All-Time Blockbuster

13x Multiplier (+1200% ROI)

Release & Industry

Aug 01, 1968

United States Cinema • Japanese

Title & Format	Estimated Budget	Worldwide Box Office Gross	Verdict / Status	Studios / Producers
Destroy All Monsters (1968 Movie)	$400,000	$5,200,000	All-Time Blockbuster	Independent Production

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Everything you need to know about Destroy All Monsters streaming, cast, director, and box office details.

Destroy All Monsters officially released on August 01, 1968 (1968). Discover full theatrical release timeline, festival screenings, and streaming dates on TonightOnScreen.

The total runtime of Destroy All Monsters is 88 minutes (1h 28m).

Destroy All Monsters is categorized under Action, Sci-Fi and Adventure. Explore curated recommendations and top-rated titles in these genres on TonightOnScreen.

Destroy All Monsters was produced on an estimated budget of $400,000 and grossed a worldwide Box Office Gross of $5,200,000.

Based on its estimated budget of $400,000 and worldwide box office collection of $5,200,000, Destroy All Monsters is classified as a All-Time Blockbuster at the box office.

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Destroy All Monsters holds a TonightOnScreen audience and critical rating of 6.5/10. The official age classification is Not Rated. Explore full cast reactions and verified community reviews on TonightOnScreen.

Destroy All Monsters carries an official content rating of Not Rated. This classification helps parents and viewers make informed decisions about suitability before watching.

Destroy All Monsters is a United States production, originally produced in the Japanese language. It represents the rich cinematic heritage of United States cinema.

Recommended — Worth a Watch. With a solid 6.5/10 rating, Destroy All Monsters is an enjoyable movie that most viewers find worthwhile. Read in-depth verified audience reviews and the complete critical breakdown on TonightOnScreen.

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