The Press Release:
Something colossal is heading for the borough — and it’s bringing friends. Kaiju Brooklyn returns for its third full installment on May 31 & June 1, 2025, taking over Industry City for two days of monster-sized fun, fandom, and community. What started as a grassroots gathering of passionate kaiju and tokusatsu fans has grown into the East Coast’s premiere celebration of giant monsters, heroes in transformation, and Japanese pop culture. With the skyline of Brooklyn as its backdrop, Kaiju Brooklyn 2025 invites fans of all ages to join an immersive weekend of city-stomping spectacle.
This year’s event features:
* Special guests from across the monsterverse, including Linda Miller, Keone Young, and Philip Andrew.
* A premiere screening of the brand-new Ultraman Arc movie.
* Live panels and Q&As diving into the behind-the-scenes worlds of Godzilla, Ultraman, and beyond.
* A stacked vendor hall featuring the best in kaiju art, collectibles, and designer vinyl — from legends like Marusan to fan-favorite creators like Robo7, Jeff Zornow, GloZilla, See Kev Draw, and dozens more.
* A cosplay contest that invites fans to suit up, stomp in, and roar for glory.
* The return of the Kaiju Lounge at Gunhill Public House — your chill zone with featured cosplayers and themed cocktails.
* A VIP Kick-Off Party on Friday night featuring high-energy sets by DJ Peter Paid and DJ Jen Jones, exclusive drinks, and a collectible swag bag — including a limited-edition mini figure of Kaibrogon, Kaiju Brooklyn’s mascot monster!
“Brooklyn has always been home to the bold and the brave. We’re thrilled to bring together a community that celebrates the imagination, art, and cinematic legacy of giant monsters,” says John Bellotti Jr., founder of Kaiju Brooklyn.
Kaiju Brooklyn 2025 also features a sprawling artist and vendor marketplace, including: Vampire Robots, Life On Saturn Comics, The Art of Mark Dos Santos, BxE Buttons X Stacia Made, John Gebbia Art, Dominick Navarra Studio, St. Mark’s Comics, Moon Lair Studios, Popculture USA, Kaiju Fruit Labs (Feat. ZeekGoji & SpazeCraft), Agintoys, Monster Bloodbath, Forgepublicationsinc, Owen William Weber, Muteki Sales, RespectGraphics, Gino Patti Illustration, Heartbat Studio, Kaiju Assault, Seismic, Rosebank Tattoo, Skullstar Productions, K20custom, Lawleo Arts, Kaiju Big Battel, Cubeee11, Last Bastion Studios, Genczilla, Matt Reedy, Bill Couture, Mutant Ideas, Cutesy/Horror Kaiju Show, Ciderhoots, Gazbot, Steve Chanks, Bokudragonpro, Nick Shev, Sunny Studio, Christian Mack Art, Spumoni Toys Co, Fish Based Clay, ComicalCarnival, Ultrazilla, Shaun Cochran, Studio Kabuto, Kaiju Noir Productions, Oneiromancy Toy Works, Realist Goji Fan, Luis Garcia Art, Vintage Spooky, Mythic Folds, Henshin John, 47-49 Designs, Swami Tsunami, Ultraman Connection, Vandy Artwork, Rainleaf Studio, Destroy All Toys Inc, Rashaad Santiago, TGping — and more surprise guests to be announced!
Whether you’re a seasoned kaiju collector or just stepping into the world of monster media, Kaiju Brooklyn 2025 is your ultimate destination for fandom, fun, and ferocity.
Tickets are on sale now. For details, full programming, and updates, visit www.kaijubrooklyn.com and follow @KaijuBrooklyn on Instagram, X, and TikTok.
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PiercingMetal Thoughts: This is exciting news because I just love Godzilla and all things kaiju and have been a fan of such things since my beloved Grandmother used to bring me to see all of the Japanese monster movies at The Meserole Theater in Greenpoint and even on Times Square when the films would be playing there on a Saturday matinee. I also remember watching a lot of these films on a little black and white television in her kitchen but enough about me. Another reason this excites me is based on the growth of the event. When I attended this a couple of years ago, it was very, very small with perhaps a dozen or so vendors in a very confined space. A hectic schedule would find me missing the next one but I am happy to help laud the 2025 event and share its expansion news. Much like the recent Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase, the Kaiju Brooklyn event can only get bigger and better as time marches on. It might not get Godzilla big, but hey its heading there just the same. Wrapping up I wonder what you all think about this news and if you will plan on attending. You can chime in down below in the comments section and hey please also let me know your very favorite Kaiju film. I’d love to learn more from you and also see if there are films that I might not have seen yet myself. That’s all I have on this one, see you next time.
Official: https://www.kaijubrooklyn.com