King Kong vs. Godzilla | 1962, original Japanese B2 Movie Poster.

A rare and original Japanese B2 movie poster for "King Kong vs. Godzilla" (1962). A striking piece of cinema art that captures the excitement and spectacle of this iconic kaiju film. It is incredibly rare to find on the market with only a handful ever having been encountered at auction. This is the first time such a poster, to my knowledge, has been offered in the UK.

The poster features bold, vibrant colours and dynamic illustrations of both King Kong and Godzilla, showcasing their massive sizes and ferocity. The artwork emphasizes the climactic battle between the two titans, with dramatic poses and a sense of impending action. This particular poster is in stunning condition and is essential to any major movie poster collection.

In addition to the illustrations of the monsters, the poster includes the film's title in Japanese characters, along with credits and promotional taglines that highlight the film's epic nature. The B2 format is 20 x 28 inches.

This film is notable not only for its legendary monster showdown but also for its impact on the kaiju genre and popular culture. The poster has become a collectible item for fans of classic cinema, monster movies, and Japanese film art. I cannot recommend it more.

Kaiju is the name of the “giant monster” film genre in Japan. Interestingly, the Godzilla film series was inspired in-part by the 1952 re-release of “King Kong” in Japan followed quickly by “The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms” in 1953. The Japanese title of the latter was “原子怪獣現わる”, which translates to “An Atomic Kaiju Appears”. Godzilla premiered in 1954. King Kong vs. Godzilla was the 3rd film in the Godzilla series. It proved so popular that it had a whopping 4 theatrical releases over the years!