If your kid wants to see a metal lizard fight a giant moth while tiny twins yell about the environment, this is your movie. It’s a solid, high-energy pick from the early 2000s that holds up remarkably well because it leans into its practical effects rather than trying to look like a modern blockbuster.

It isn't 'prestige' cinema like Godzilla Minus One, but it's arguably more fun for a younger audience. It’s the second half of a two-part story, so make sure you've seen the 2002 predecessor, or you'll be wondering why everyone is so attached to the giant robot's feelings.