Netflix has added Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters, the first film in a CGI anime trilogy, to its streaming library. Available with both English dub and subtitles, the movie presents a grim future where humanity fled a ravaged Earth 20,000 years ago, only to find their interstellar journey fraught with peril and dwindling resources.
Produced by Polygon Pictures, known for their work on Knights of Sidonia and Ajin, the film dives into a post-apocalyptic world where kaiju have claimed Earth. The narrative focuses on the desperate return of the last human survivors to their former home, setting the stage for a desperate battle against the monstrous inhabitants.
As the initial entry in the trilogy, Planet of the Monsters establishes the bleak premise and the overwhelming power of the kaiju. It serves as a grim introduction to the franchise's take on the iconic monster, exploring themes of environmental collapse and humanity's desperate fight for survival against overwhelming odds. The film leads directly into its sequels, Godzilla: City on the Edge of Battle and Godzilla: The Planet Eater.
