# Godzilla 1998 Wasn't a Flop

> Roland Emmerich's 1998 Godzilla movie was a hit despite poor reviews.
- Title: Godzilla 1998 Wasn't a Flop · SlashFilm | Shortify
- Summary: Roland Emmerich's 1998 Godzilla movie was a hit despite poor reviews. Roland Emmerich's 1998 Godzilla movie earned $379 million globally and was profitable…
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- Source: SlashFilm — https://slashfilm.com/2276393/roland-emmerich-godzilla-90s-sci-fi-movie-not-flop
- Author: Ryan Scott
- Published: 2026-10-05T22:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: roland emmerich, godzilla, 1998, sony pictures, matthew broderick, taco bell, zilla, entertainment, culture
## Godzilla 1998
Roland Emmerich directed the 1998 film, the first Hollywood take on the Toho franchise.
## High Expectations
Sony Pictures expected a massive blockbuster with $5 million paid to Toho for a sequel.
## Box Office Success
The film earned $55.7 million in its first four days and $379 million worldwide.
## Critical Reception
It has the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score in the franchise to this day.
## Sequel Plans
Screenwriter Dean Devlin said they planned a 'Godzilla' trilogy with a third film if embraced.
## Profitability
Sony made a profit from ancillary revenue despite the film's critical failure.
## Long-Term Impact
The 2014 'Godzilla' reboot started the MonsterVerse, which is still active today.
## Key takeaway

Roland Emmerich's 1998 Godzilla movie earned $379 million globally and was profitable for Sony despite critical failure.