It is possible that a film like Godzilla may not have been made in the 1950s if humanity did not reach the atomic age. The original 1954 film, directed by Ishiro Honda and produced by Toho Studios, was heavily influenced by the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 and the subsequent fear of nuclear warfare. The monster in the film, Godzilla, was depicted as a giant radioactive beast that emerged from the ocean as a result of nuclear testing. The film can be seen as a commentary on the dangers of nuclear weapons and the destructive power they possess.
Without the atomic bombings and the fear of nuclear war, it is unlikely that the concept for a giant radioactive monster would have been created, and therefore a film like Godzilla may not have been made. However, it’s important to note that the film was also influenced by other factors such as the cultural and social context of the time and the popularity of the science fiction and monster genres.
It’s also worth noting that the idea of giant monsters or kaiju, as they are known in Japan, had existed in Japanese folklore for centuries, and it’s possible that a film featuring a giant monster, although without a nuclear subtext, would have been made in any case.
In conclusion, while it’s possible that the atomic age played a significant role in the creation and success of the original Godzilla film, it’s not certain that the film would not have been made without it. Other factors such as the cultural and social context, as well as the popularity of the science fiction and monster genres may have also played a role.