This roar is commonly associated with Godzilla's MonsterVerse appearances, especially the 2019 film Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Variations of Godzilla's roar have existed across many films for decades, but the modern cinematic version spread widely through trailer edits, fan videos and short-form memes. Creators still use it because the sound is instantly recognizable even without visuals, and it delivers a huge sense of scale. Online, it often fills the same dramatic role as a bass drop sound effect in reveal edits.