Godzillais one of the most popular film franchises in history, standing the test of time since its inception in the 1950s, meaning it’s more than likely thatGodzillawill not come to a definitive end anytime soon. However, there is one standalone comic book story that actually doesbring Godzilla’s story to a close, and it’s as perfect as it is bleak.
InGodzilla: Oblivion#1-5 by Joshua Fialkov and Brian Churilla, scientists from an Earth with no kaiju (World A) open a multiversal portal to a version of Earth that is infested with giant monsters (World B). The World A scientists just wanted to know if interdimensional travel was even possible. They had no idea what kind of hell they’d be walking into once they stepped foot through their working portal. And what’s worse is that, when the World A scientists try to go back to their original world, the kaiju from World B follow them.
World A becomes infested with the kaiju that destroyed World B, and whileGodzilla does his best to keep these monsters in-check(as is his charge as the King of the Monsters), there is little he can do. The kaiju decimate World A just as they had done to World B, leaving the human population of World A with only one option: evacuate the planet. The scientists create enough portals for people around the world to take them to World B, leaving all the kaiju on World A with no humans left to terrorize.
Godzilla and the Other Kaiju Destroy Two Worlds Before Their Story Finally Ends
Godzilla Gets Stranded on a Humanless Earth, Ending His Story Forever
Humanity has to abandon their planet and move to a world that was already decimated by Godzilla and the kaiju, which is a bleak enough ending as-is. However, this story becomes even more grim when considering that these kaiju destroyed two Earths before they were ‘defeated’, and even their defeat wasn’t a true victory for humanity, as they had to sacrifice an entire planet to make it out with their lives. This means that every alternate Godzilla continuity is destined to suffer the fate of World B, and there’s likely no ‘World A’ building interdimensional portal tech to save them.
Not only is it bleak that the kaiju destroyed two worlds, but this story is also depressing for Godzilla himself. The King of the Monsters is stranded on a planet filled with kaiju that fear and hate him, all because he stood as a champion for humanity on World B. Godzilla simply tried to keep the monsters in-check, fighting them back before they destroyed the whole world, and he failed. Godzilla’s story ends in failure and tragedy, stranded on a planet where he will surely die a violent death by the monsters that once knelt at his feet.
Godzilla: Oblivion is the Only Ideal Ending for Humanity
While there are some grim aspects ofGodzilla: Oblivion, like Godzilla’s ending and the fact that two worlds were destroyed by kaiju, there is a silver lining. Because all the kaiju on World B went to World A, and all the people on World A went to World B, humanity actually has the chance to rebuild without fear of another kaiju attack. Every kaiju left World B for World A, so even though they already did their damage on World B, that Earth can still thrive, especially with the instant population recovery through the transfer of people from World A.
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Humanity gets a second chance inGodzilla: Oblivion, though the cost is great, especially for Godzilla himself. All he wanted to do was keep balance on his planet, but instead, Godzilla gets stranded on a different world, with humanity turning its back on him. It’s a perfect ending in that it proves how utterly unstoppable the kaiju are, but it’s also incredibly bleak, as it’s not the endingGodzilladeserves.
Godzilla
The Godzilla franchise, spanning over six decades, follows the adventures of the titular kaiju, a colossal, prehistoric sea monster awakened and empowered by nuclear radiation. Originating in Japan, Godzilla has evolved from a destructive force of nature to a protector of humanity, battling various other giant monsters, including iconic foes like King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Mechagodzilla. The series explores themes of environmental destruction, nuclear anxiety, and human resilience. With numerous films, TV series, and an expanding universe, Godzilla remains a cultural icon, captivating audiences worldwide with its epic battles and compelling narratives.
