"Mothra vs. Godzilla (モスラ対ゴジラ)", Original Re-Release Japanese Movie Poster 1970, Toho, B2 Size (51 × 73 cm) D79

This is an original Japanese B2 poster printed in 1970 for the Toho re-release of Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964), the fourth film in the Godzilla franchise and one of the most iconic kaiju clashes in cinema history.

Film background

• Mothra vs. Godzilla* (モスラ対ゴジラ, Mosura tai Gojira), directed by Ishirō Honda with special effects by Eiji Tsuburaya, is considered a high point of the Showa-era Godzilla films. The story follows Godzilla’s rampage through Japan after being awakened by a typhoon, leading to an epic confrontation with the giant moth deity, Mothra. Themes of environmental destruction, corporate greed, and divine retribution run throughout the film, anchoring its spectacle with social commentary. Internationally, the film was released as Godzilla vs. The Thing in the United States, further cementing its cult legacy abroad.

Poster design
The artwork vividly depicts the battle between Godzilla and Mothra, with the giant moth dominating the composition as Godzilla retaliates with his atomic breath. Bold red typography announces the title, while smaller inset scenes highlight key sequences from the film. The design emphasizes both the scale of the kaiju and the spectacle promised to audiences, with striking Showa-era color saturation that remains visually powerful today.

This poster is in excellent condition (please refer to imagery, both front and back, of the exact poster for sale).

It is over 50 years old.

It is not a reproduction or a reprint.

Certificate of Authenticity included.