Godzilla returned in Legendary Pictures' 2014 film directed by Gareth Edwards, which rebooted the character for a new Hollywood era. Its sound design gave the monster a deeper, more physical voice than earlier versions, mixing roars and growls that fans quickly clipped online. This growl became a popular soundboard pick for kaiju fans because it captures that modern Godzilla in seconds. It is still shared in meme edits, trailers made by fans, and monster battles where a short, heavy roar is needed.