Over the years and across a plethora of different continuity,Godzillahas more than proven himself as the true King of the Monsters, as there isn’t a singlekaiju strong enough to take Godzilla downfor good. But, what about a monster with the ability to wield the powers of practically every kaiju, including Godzilla himself? That’s the Trilopods, and this race of alien monsters becameGodzilla’s best kaiju villainsbecause of that power.
InGodzilla: Rulers of Earthby Chris Mowry, Matt Frank, and Jeff Zornow,Godzilla and his kaiju allies of Earthare facing a threat unlike any other - one that’s quite literally out of this world. An alien race called the Cryogs have descended upon the planet, and they mean to conquer it. However, Godzilla quickly shows them that that’s easier said than done, as he does what he was born to do and defends the Earth with his very life. So, the Cryogs deploy a living weapon of their own: the Trilopods.
Trilopods are genetically-engineered insectoid monsters with the power to copy the characteristics of other monsters. Similar to John Carpenter’sThe Thing, a Trilopod can combine characteristics of all the monsters it has copied, and merge them into a horrific amalgam of kaiju claws, spikes, and teeth. When Godzilla faces this space titan, he is facing practically every monster he has ever fought, including a twisted (almost zombie-like) version of himself.
Trilopods Allow Godzilla to Definitively Prove Why He’s the King of the Monsters
Trilopods Give Godzilla the Chance to Relive His Greatest Victories All at Once (with an Added Challenge)
Trilopods are awesome villains because they are unique when compared to the other monsters Godzilla fights (being a race of genetically-engineered space bugs) and because their power to copy any monster makes their fights with Godzilla insanely epic. But more than that, because they allow Godzilla to definitively prove why he’s the King of the Monsters. That wasn’t a title that Godzilla was just born with, he had to earn it by fighting and defeating every kaiju on Earth. And, thanks to a race of space monsters, he can do that again.
Godzilla can relive every one of his greatest victories that established him as the King of the Monsters by fighting the Trilopods. It’s as if these creatures are the ultimate test for Godzilla, a ‘final boss’, of sorts, that uses the power of every monster he’s beaten against him all at once, with the added challenge of also using Godzilla’s own power against him. This villain is symbolic of Godzilla’s kingly status, and stands as the perfect test to see whether he should still be considered the King of the Monsters.
The MonsterVerse NEEDS to Make the Trilopods Godzilla’s Ultimate Villain
The MonsterVerse has done an exceptional job crafting a cohesive continuity for Godzillain the modern day, bringing in all the classic villains and allies for Godzilla to fight and fight alongside. And, since the MonsterVerse is an established universe with each film feeding into the larger storyline, the Trilopods absolutely must be included. Not just included, they need to be Godzilla’s ultimate villain. Bringing the Trilopods into the MonsterVerse would allow the franchise to revisit all the monsters Godzilla beat in the previous films, while also bringing aliens into the MonsterVerse in a more concrete way.
Everything about the Trilopods makes them perfect villains for Godzilla to fight. They’re repulsive, monstrous bugs that want nothing more than to bring the Earth to its knees, they represent Godzilla’s continuous struggle to maintain his kingly status and protect his planet, and - more than anything - they offer a unique challenge for Godzilla by utilizing the powers of every monster he’s ever beaten (plus himself). Even if the MonsterVerse doesn’t adapt the Trilopods (which it should), these monsters are stillGodzilla’s best kaiju villains in the whole franchise.
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.
