Critical and fan reaction to the film has been very positive. Toho Kingdom said, "With an elegant style, a powerful plot, brilliant effects, and believable acting, this entry is definitely a notch above favorites from all three timelines, and its impact on the series is challenged by only a handful of competitors. "Godzilla vs. Destoroyah" is without a doubt a paradigm all its own." Michael Hubert of Monster Zero praised the "spectacular monster battles," calling "Godzilla vs. Destoroyah" "a great movie" and "one to add to your collection," adding: "Even for non-Godzilla fans, this movie might help dispel some of the preconceptions you have about Godzilla's 'cheese factor'."