Godzilla 1998/2004

Godzilla (1998-2004) refers to the Americanized giant monster, nicknamed Zilla, from TriStar Pictures' 1998 Godzilla film and its animated sequel, Godzilla: The Series (1998-2000), a distinct creature from Toho's iconic Japanese Godzilla, being a mutated, fast-moving iguana terrorizing New York, who later appears in Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) as a lesser monster. Key Characteristics & Appearances: Origin: Created by Roland Emmerich for the 1998 film, this Godzilla was a mutated marine iguana, not a prehistoric creature like the original. Design: Slimmer and more reptilian, resembling a theropod dinosaur, designed by Patrick Tatopoulos. In the 1998 Film: It attacks New York City, nesting its young, and is eventually killed by the military. Godzilla: The Series (1998-2000): An animated series where a surviving offspring (nicknamed Zilla) fights other monsters, using a green atomic ray. Godzilla: Final Wars (2004): The creature appears as a monster named "Zilla" in this Toho film, where it is quickly defeated by the Japanese Godzilla, establishing it as a separate entity.