Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Varan

If you loved Varan, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
King Kong vs. Godzilla

King Kong vs. Godzilla

1962★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Varan for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The advertising director of Pacific Pharmaceuticals, frustrated with the low ratings of their sponsored TV program, seeks a more sensationalist approach. He orders his staff to Far...

#2
Rodan

Rodan

1956★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Varan for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Mining engineer Shigeru investigates the disappearance and death of his fellow coworkers when prehistoric nymphs are discovered emerging from the mines. After an attack on the loca...

#3
Matango

Matango

1963★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Varan for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Five vacationers and two crewmen become stranded on a tropical island near the equator. The island has little edible food for them to use as they try to live in a fungus covered hu...

#4
Invasion of Astro-Monster

Invasion of Astro-Monster

1965★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Varan for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Astronauts Glenn and Fuji investigate Planet X and encounter mysterious aliens known as the Xiliens, who ask Earth's people to help save their world from "Monster Zero". In exchan...

#5
Gigantis, the Fire Monster

Gigantis, the Fire Monster

1959★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Varan for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A prehistoric monster called Gigantis emerges alongside another creature named Angurus....

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The Mysterians

The Mysterians

1957★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Varan for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In Japan, scientifically advanced invaders from the war-destroyed planet Mysteroid cause an entire village to vanish, then send a giant robot out to storm the city by night, after ...