Directed by Kazuki Omori, Godzilla vs. Biollante explores the collision between science, grief, and monstrous power. Set in Japan, the film follows genetic experiments that give rise to Biollante, a new life form born from human DNA, plant cells, and Godzillas genetic material. Balancing large-scale destruction with ethical and emotional themes, the film stands as one of the more concept-driven entries in the Heisei-era Godzilla series.

Criterion Collection

Diving into delirious realms of imagination, this second film of the Godzilla franchises 1980s resurgence showcased the towering beast for a new generation of fans. This time, Godzillas foe is one of the series most wondrously strange kaiju creations: Biollante a mutant plant genetically engineered from the cells of a rose, a renegade scientists dead daughter, and Godzilla itself. With a wild plot encompassing spies, psychic children, and bonkers biotechnology and some of the coolest special effects in the history of Japanese cinema Godzilla vs. Biollante stands as a high point in the ever-evolving mythology of the King of the Monsters.

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Desolate by the loss of his daughter, a geneticist creates a monstrous new mutation.

BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES

New 4K digital restoration, with 5.0 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack

New audio commentary featuring film historian Samm Deighan, host of the podcast Eros + Massacre and coeditor of the book Revolution in 35mm

Making-of program from 1993 featuring director Kazuki Omori and special-effects director Koichi Kawakita, among others

Short documentary from 1993 about the Biollante and Super X2 vehicle concepts

Deleted special effects

TV spots and trailers

New English subtitle translation

PLUS: An essay by science-fiction and horror film expert Jim Cirronella

New cover by