World-Premier Alamo Drafthouse Offers Immersive Godzilla Movie Spectacle
**Alamo Drafthouse and Toho Unveil World's First Kaiju-Themed Cinema in Santa Clara**
In a thrilling collaboration, Alamo Drafthouse and Toho International, the legendary Japanese company behind the iconic Godzilla and the kaiju universe, have officially launched a multi-year partnership. The partnership was unveiled with the grand opening of the Godzilla-themed Alamo Drafthouse Valley Fair in Santa Clara, California, at Westfield Valley Fair.
This historic cinema marks the world's first kaiju-themed movie theater. The venue offers an immersive Godzilla experience, complete with a two-story Godzilla window projection and upcoming monumental kaiju head sculptures of Godzilla and Mechagodzilla, created in collaboration with Toho.
The interior of the theater is decked out with Godzilla theming, and a thematic bar called Odo, inspired by Godzilla's fictional birthplace, resides on the second floor. Odo serves specialty cocktails and craft beers, offering a series of Godzilla-themed speciality drinks.
In addition to the theatrical experience, the partnership includes a nationwide rollout of special Godzilla programming and exclusive merchandise across Alamo Drafthouse locations and its retail site AlamoMart.com. The new merchandise line includes pin badges, blankets, hats, an exclusive Mothra mug designed by Drafthouse art director Scott Sugiuchi, and the first-ever official Godzilla popcorn bucket.
Pre-orders for the new merchandise line are now available. The Alamo Drafthouse Valley Fair will also host a special series of Kaiju cinema screenings throughout July.
A planned seismic launch event on November 3rd, 2025, will celebrate Godzilla’s birthday nationwide with a birthday bash, expanded merchandise, and other surprises. This event aims to bring fans together to celebrate the beloved monster's 71st birthday, with Alamo Drafthouse and Toho collaborating to create an unforgettable experience.
With this partnership, Alamo Drafthouse solidifies its position as a unique destination for kaiju lovers, offering a one-of-a-kind experience that immerses fans in the Godzilla universe through themed cinema experiences, collectible merchandise, special events, and nationwide programming.
[1] Scott Sugiuchi - Alamo Drafthouse Art Director [2] Toho International - Japanese entertainment company known for Godzilla and the kaiju universe [3] Alamo Drafthouse - A chain of movie theaters that serves food and drinks [4] Westfield Valley Fair - A shopping mall located in Santa Clara, California [5] Godzilla - A giant monster originating from Japanese cinema, often depicted as a force of nature or a metaphor for nuclear weapons
- The new merchandise line, featuring an exclusive Mothra mug designed by Alamo Drafthouse Art Director Scott Sugiuchi, will be available at AlamoMart.com and across Alamo Drafthouse locations.
- Gizmodo and io9 readers will find the Alamo Drafthouse Valley Fair a must-visit destination for technology, movies, TV, entertainment, toys-and-collectibles, and kaiju-themed experiences.
- To make Godzilla's 71st birthday celebration extraordinary, Alamo Drafthouse and Toho International are collaborating to create a nationwide seismic launch event on November 3rd, 2025, offering expanded merchandise, special events, and other surprises for fans of the iconic monster.
