Godzilla and McDonald's Gundam Clash in Jaw-Dropping Commercial Spectacle
Get ready for an epic showdown as Godzilla, the legendary King of the Monsters, clashes with McDonald's colossal Gundam mecha in an awe-inspiring new commercial Prepare to be blown away!
A recent commercial in Japan features Godzilla facing off against a McDonald's branded mecha, tying in with Toho Studios' latest movie, "Godzilla Minus One," which has been a successful reboot and quasi-remake of the franchise with strong global box office sales.
The reviews for Godzilla Minus One have also been exceptional, maintaining a 98% critic score and a "Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Many critics have hailed it as the best Godzilla movie to date. However, one thing the film has been missing is a showdown between Godzilla and a massive robot - until now.
Godzilla fights McDonald’s Gundam in new commercial
The Japanese commercial for Godzilla Minus One by McDonald’s features the iconic oversized lizard battling a Gundam-like battlesuit, much to the delight of fans.
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The brief promo features a blend of scenes from Godzilla Minus One and new footage of the mecha, its pilot, and McDonald’s employees. It also seems to include snippets from previous installments in Toho’s Godzilla franchise.
The fast food ad has received praise from the franchise's fanbase, with one user on X calling the Godzilla/McDonald’s combination "blissful." Another user remarked, "Us Americans can’t even make commercials like this unless it’s the Super Bowl. Japan truly is on another level."
“Wow! This feels like a commercial. I could totally watch a whole movie done this way,” commented a third. “Whoever thought of this deserves a raise,” urged a fourth. “This movie would be amazing, man,” added a fifth.
Godzilla Minus One poised to take a bite out of the 2024 Oscars
The continued praise for Godzilla Minus One indicates the enduring popularity of the creature feature, weeks after its international debut. Additionally, the film's success on the awards circuit, with multiple wins and nominations for prestigious prizes, further demonstrates its impact.
The film has even been nominated for the Best Visual Effects Oscar at the upcoming 96th Academy Awards, with the final list of nominees set to be announced on January 23.
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Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z fan, I am thrilled to see Godzilla and McDonald's Gundam clash in this jaw-dropping commercial spectacle. The combination of these two iconic brands is truly blissful, and it's clear that a lot of thought and creativity went into creating this commercial. The seamless blend of scenes from Godzilla Minus One and new footage of the mecha, pilot, and McDonald's employees is particularly impressive, and it really brings the commercial to life.
I also appreciate the fact that this commercial pays homage to previous installments in Toho's Godzilla franchise. It's clear that the creators of this commercial are passionate about Godzilla and wanted to create something that would appeal to fans of the series. Overall, I think this commercial is a great example of how to create a successful and engaging advertisement that appeals to a wide audience.
