A cancelled Godzilla team-up movie provides the perfect blueprint for Rodan’s potential return to theMonsterverse.

However, that’s not to say the Monsterverse has closed the door on his story.

WithaGodzilla x Kongsequelon the way, a second Monsterverse appearance for Rodan remains on the table.

Heisei Godzilla, Heisei King Ghidorah, and Heisei Mechagodzilla

It could have been an exciting film, but unfortunately, the studio never moved forward with it.

Toho’s Scrapped Plan For The Return of King Ghidorah!

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The Return of King Ghidorah!

Godzilla snarling and Kong roaring in the Monsterverse (2014-)

Gradually Evolved Into Godzilla vs. Gigan

Decades ago, Godzilla and Rodan were a rather popular kaiju pairing.

Rodan was one of two monsters Godzilla was aligned with in a script titledThe Return of King Ghidorah!

This would have allowed a three-on-three monster showdown to serve as the centerpiece of the story.

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Anguirus was subsequently added to give Godzilla an ally, making the central conflict a two-on-two battle.

In true action movie fashion, the Monsterverse has had a tendency to up the ante with each installment.

If three villains emerge, Godzilla and Kong could find themselves needing another Titan’s assistance.

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The creature bowing down to Godzilla symbolized his acceptance of the latter becoming the alpha of the Titans.

Godzilla and Rodan Invasion of Astro-Monster

The Monsterverse is a giant kaiju franchise that began in 2014 with Legendary’s Godzilla starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, and Elizabeth Olsen. The film was followed up by Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs Kong, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

Rodan sits on his volcano in Godzilla King of the Monsters

Godzilla and Kong in Monsterverse Franchise Poster

The Monsterverse is a giant kaiju franchise that began in 2014 with Legendary’s Godzilla starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, and Elizabeth Olsen. The film was followed up by Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs Kong, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

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