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Ultraman adaptations: films & series
Every version of Ultraman — the films & series, compared across media.
The world of Ultraman begins with a haunting premise: giant creatures are appearing on Earth, and humanity needs something beyond ordinary means to stop them. The 1966 television series puts a Science Patrol member at the center, merged with an alien being from another world. The 2022 theatrical film Shin Ultraman revisits that same collision of the monstrous and the protective, with a mysterious silver giant appearing wherever space monsters strike.
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Frequently asked
Is Shin Ultraman based on the original Ultraman TV series?
Shin Ultraman (2022) is a film reimagining set in the same world as the 1966 television series Ultraman — both feature a giant humanoid defender who appears when monsters threaten humanity.
How many versions of Ultraman are in this collection?
Two: the original Ultraman television series from 1966 and the theatrical film Shin Ultraman from 2022, representing the classic era and a modern cinematic retelling.
Which version should I start with?
The 1966 Ultraman TV series introduces Hayata and the Science Patrol, the foundation the story builds on — it is the natural starting point before Shin Ultraman.