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Gamera Movie Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Gamera movies in order

Last updated: November 6 2026

Written by: ChronoAlice

Gamera, the giant flying turtle from Daiei, has protected Japan (and especially its children) for nearly six decades. With several reboots and separate continuities, a watch order guide makes it easy to know where to begin.

Created as Daiei Film's answer to Toho's Godzilla, Gamera debuted in 1965 as a fearsome monster before quickly becoming the 'friend of all children.' The franchise spans the colorful Showa-era films, the acclaimed 1990s Heisei trilogy directed by Shusuke Kaneko, a family-friendly 2006 reboot, and a 2023 animated Netflix series. Each era resets the story, so viewers can jump in at several points.

๐Ÿ• Release Order

Release order is the best way to see how Gamera evolved from a black-and-white rampaging beast to a heroic guardian battling Gyaos, Legion, and Iris.

  1. Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965)
  2. Gamera vs. Barugon (1966)
  3. Gamera vs. Gyaos (1967)
  4. Gamera vs. Viras (1968)
  5. Gamera vs. Guiron (1969)
  6. Gamera vs. Jiger (1970)
  7. Gamera vs. Zigra (1971)
  8. Gamera: Super Monster (1980)
  9. Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995)
  10. Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996)
  11. Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999)
  12. Gamera the Brave (2006)
  13. Gamera Rebirth (2023)

Because the franchise rebooted several times, story chronology is really a matter of grouping each continuity together rather than reshuffling individual films.

๐Ÿ“– Story Chronology

The Showa films form one loose continuity, the Heisei trilogy tells a tightly connected new story, and Gamera the Brave and Gamera Rebirth are each standalone reimaginings.

  1. Showa era: Gamera, the Giant Monster (1965) through Gamera: Super Monster (1980)
  2. Heisei trilogy: Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995)
  3. Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996)
  4. Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999)
  5. Standalone: Gamera the Brave (2006)
  6. Standalone: Gamera Rebirth (2023)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Newcomers should start with the Heisei trilogy, which is widely considered among the best kaiju films ever made, with impressive effects and a serious tone. If you enjoy those, go back to the Showa films for campy, kid-focused fun, especially Gamera vs. Gyaos. Gamera the Brave is a gentle family movie, and Gamera Rebirth is a great modern entry point for anime fans.

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