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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
A giant lizard with pink spikes runs shoulder-to-shoulder with a giant ape. In the clouds below are several attack helicopters.
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAdam Wingard
Screenplay by
Story by
  • Terry Rossio
  • Adam Wingard
  • Simon Barrett
Based onGodzilla and Mothra
by Toho Co., Ltd.
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBen Seresin
Edited byJosh Schaeffer
Music by
Production
company
Distributed by
Release dates
  • March 25, 2024 (2024-03-25) (TCL Chinese Theatre)
  • March 29, 2024 (2024-03-29) (United States)
Running time
115 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$135–150 million[3][4]
Box office$572.5 million[5][6]

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire[a] is a 2024 American monster film directed and co-written by Adam Wingard. Produced by Legendary Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is the sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), the fifth Godzilla film to be completely produced by a Hollywood studio,[b] and the fifth film in the Monsterverse franchise, also serving as the 38th film of the Godzilla franchise and 13th in the King Kong franchise. The film stars Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, and Fala Chen. Hall, Henry, and Hottle reprise their roles from the previous film. In the film, Kong encounters more of his species in the Hollow Earth and must unite again with Godzilla to stop the tyrannical Skar King and the powerful, frost-breathing Shimo from invading the Earth's surface.

Following the box office and streaming success of Godzilla vs. Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic, Legendary announced a sequel in March 2022 and that filming would commence later that year. In May 2022, it was announced that Wingard would return to direct and Stevens had been cast as a lead. Filming began in July 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia, and finished in November 2022.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire premiered at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on March 25, 2024, and was released in the United States on March 29. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with many comparing it unfavorably to Godzilla Minus One, which had been released four months prior. It grossed $572.5 million worldwide against a production budget of $135–150 million, becoming the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2024 and the highest-grossing film of the Monsterverse, as well as in the Godzilla and King Kong franchises.

A sequel, Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, is slated for March 26, 2027.

Plot

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Three years after defeating Mechagodzilla,[c] Kong has established his new territory in Hollow Earth and searches for more of his kind. On the Earth's surface, Godzilla continues to maintain order between humanity and giant monsters, known as "Titans"; killing Titanus Scylla for attacking Rome, Italy, and resting in the Colosseum.

A Monarch observation outpost stationed in Hollow Earth picks up an unidentified signal. On the surface, the signal causes Jia, the last known survivor of the Iwi tribe from Skull Island, to experience hallucinations and visions in school, causing her adoptive mother, Kong expert Dr. Ilene Andrews, to worry. Also sensing the signal, Godzilla leaves Rome and attacks a nuclear plant in France to absorb radiation. He then heads to the lair of the Titan Tiamat in the Arctic. Monarch believes Godzilla is strengthening himself for an oncoming threat.

When a sinkhole opens near his home, Kong discovers an uncharted realm where a tribe of his species has survived, including a juvenile ape named Suko. After a brief initial confrontation, Kong convinces Suko to lead him to the tribe's lair and the two slowly bond on their journey. Andrews, Jia, Titan veterinarian Trapper, and conspiracy podcaster Bernie Hayes travel to Hollow Earth to locate the source of the signal and find the Monarch outpost destroyed. As they follow the signal, they discover a temple that leads them to a subterranean section, housing a surviving Iwi tribe, who communicate telepathically with each other and live beneath portals to the surface. Inspecting the temple, they realize that the signal was a telepathic distress call sent by the Iwi. While observing Jia socializing with the Iwi, Andrews voices her fears to Trapper that Jia may choose to stay with her people and that Andrews would have to accept it.

Inside a temple, Andrews uncovers hieroglyphics displaying the past and future: a tyrannical ape titan known as the Skar King once attempted to conquer the surface world and waged war against Godzilla's species, triggering an ice age, but Godzilla defeated him by trapping the Skar King and his tribe deep within Hollow Earth. The prophecy also indicates that Jia is the key to reawakening Mothra. Kong encounters the tribe and confronts the Skar King. After a brief battle, Skar King resorts to summoning his enslaved ice-breathing Titan Shimo, using a crystal that causes her pain and forces her to attack Kong. Shimo's ice breath injures Kong's right arm, causing frostbite. With Suko's help, Kong manages to escape, though he loses his axe in the process. Sensing Jia, Kong locates the temple and is fitted by Trapper with a prototype exoskeletal glove to strengthen and heal his frostbitten arm. Unknown to them, an ape follows them and informs the Skar King that the protective barrier leading to the surface portals has been opened. Jia successfully awakens the reborn Mothra.

Meanwhile, Godzilla kills Tiamat and absorbs cosmic radiation from her lair, which turns his dorsal plates magenta. Hoping to lure Godzilla to Hollow Earth to assist him, Kong surfaces in Cairo and calls out to him. Despite Kong's attempts to communicate, an enraged Godzilla attacks him, and a brief fight ensues until Mothra intervenes and soothes Godzilla. The three Titans return to the Hollow Earth and engage the Skar King's forces in battle. The Skar King and Shimo manage to use one of the portals to escape to the surface, forcing Godzilla and Kong to chase them to Rio de Janeiro, where Shimo induces a second ice age at the Skar King's command. The factions are evenly matched until Suko arrives with Kong's axe and destroys the control crystal. Now free, Shimo turns on the Skar King and freezes him solid, allowing Kong to shatter him to pieces.

After undoing Shimo's ice age with his atomic breath, Godzilla returns to rest in the Colosseum. Jia alleviates Andrews' concerns by choosing to stay with her. Mothra restores the protective barrier of the Iwi's home and the portals. Kong returns with Shimo and Suko to Hollow Earth where he reunites with his tribe and becomes their new leader.

Cast

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Production

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Development

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Adam Wingard (pictured 2017), the director of Godzilla vs. Kong, returned for this film.

In March 2019, producer Alex Garcia stated that Legendary Pictures hoped to produce more Monsterverse films if they became successful, stating, "It's one brick at a time, each piece has to be as good as it can be, so right now it's all focused on this [Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs. Kong]. But could there be? Yeah, that's the hope if the movies turn out really well."[14] In February 2021, Wingard commented on the future of the Monsterverse, "I know where we could go potentially with future films." However, he noted that the Monsterverse was created "to a certain degree" to lead towards Godzilla vs. Kong.[15] He added that the Monsterverse is at a "crossroads", stating, "It's really at the point where audiences have to kind of step forward and vote for more of these things. If this movie is a success obviously they will continue forward."[16]

Godzilla vs. Kong was released on March 24, 2021, in theaters and HBO Max simultaneously and was a success on both platforms, despite theater shutdowns from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic at the time.[17] The film grossed $470 million worldwide against a break-even point of $330 million,[17][18] became the most successful launch title in HBO Max's history until it was overtaken by Mortal Kombat,[19] and became the most pirated film of 2021.[20]

On April 4, 2021, Legendary's CEO Josh Grode commented on potential sequels, "we have a number of ideas for more movies."[21] That same day, the hashtag #ContinueTheMonsterverse began trending on Twitter, which was acknowledged by Legendary and garnered support from Jordan Vogt-Roberts, director of Kong: Skull Island (2017).[22][23] On April 27, 2021, The Hollywood Reporter stated that Legendary was "quietly taking steps to stretch the series into one or more installments" while negotiating with Wingard to potentially return to direct. Various ideas were considered, with Son of Kong being one potential title.[24] In August 2021, Monsterverse writer Max Borenstein stated that "there will be some new, interesting installments coming" due to the success of Godzilla vs. Kong.[25]

On March 20, 2022, it was announced that a sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong was scheduled to commence filming later in the year in the Gold Coast, Queensland, and other locations in South East Queensland.[26] In May 2022, it was announced that Wingard would return to direct and that Dan Stevens had been cast as a lead. Wingard and Stevens had previously worked together on The Guest (2014).[27] In May 2022, Production Weekly reported that the film's working title was Origins.[28] On June 30, 2022, it was revealed that Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Eric McLeod, Brian Rogers, Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni would return to produce.[29][30] On July 1, 2022, Toho confirmed that the film would feature Godzilla.[31]

Pre-production

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Wingard recalled that preproduction on the film began in January 2022.[32] In August 2022, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary announced a new synopsis and that Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry and Kaylee Hottle would reprise their roles from Godzilla vs Kong while Fala Chen, Alex Ferns and Rachel House would join the cast as well. It was also revealed that Wingard would collaborate once more with production designer Tom Hammock, editor Josh Schaeffer, composer Tom Holkenborg, and that Terry Rossio had returned to write the script with Jeremy Slater and Wingard's frequent collaborator Simon Barrett.[33][30] Ultimately, Rossio, Barrett, and Slater received "screenplay by" credit, while Rossio, Wingard, and Barrett received "story by" credit; Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields, both of whom co-wrote Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs. Kong, shared off-screen "additional literary material" credit with James Ashcroft, Eli Kent, and Nicole Perlman.[34][35] Extensive previsualization was done by The Third Floor, that included checking on Google Earth the locations in Rio de Janeiro that production wanted to use in the climactic battle.[36]

Filming

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Principal photography commenced in the Gold Coast, Queensland, on July 29, 2022.[37] At the start of production, Ben Seresin was confirmed to have returned as director of photography.[38] In November 2022, it was reported that filming had finished in Australia and that crew gear revealed the film's potential title, at the time, as Godzilla and Kong.[39] A unit composed mostly of visual effects people went to Rio de Janeiro both to film the plates onto which the effects would be composited and to gather extensive data for a digital recreation of the city, that included aerial photography and Lidar.[40] Surfers Paradise was turned into the Rio beach where the climactic battle starts.[41]

Post-production

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The film's visual effects were supervised by Alessandro Ongaro.[42] Wingard confirmed that Mothra's inclusion was always part of the plan. However, Legendary did not have the rights to Mothra by the time that post-production began and used a placeholder character named "Phosphera" until the rights were secured. Wingard also refuted rumors that Phosphera was replaced with Mothra due to poor testing, iterating that Mothra was included as far back as the first draft.[43]

Scanline VFX did the opening scene with Kong being chased by "Wart-Dogs" - which were likened to wolves and African wild dogs, with "the twitchy, unpredictable energy of a hyena - and the climactic fights in both Egypt and Rio, along with the mechanical glove worn by Kong.[40] DNEG handled many scenes with Godzilla and Kong in the surface, along with the Hollow World's jungles and the Iwi's crystal pyramid.[44]

Wētā FX did the Hollow Earth, its giant apes - that added up to 130 in the scenes on Skar King's lair - and Shimo. Skar King was designed as a long and skinny orangutan to enhance his contrast to Kong, with supervisor Kevin Smith summing up with "Kong is Mike Tyson, but Skar King is a little shifty and more graceful". His long arms required motion capture to be performed adding extensions and prosthetics to the performers. His weapon built out of spines was described as particularly complex, featuring "108 or 110 vertebrae, plus the jaw handle and the thing at the end". Shimo was noted as an attempt at "a fine balance between creating something beautiful but also menacing at the same time" that would move in a cat-like manner, "not super brutal like Godzilla would be". Its ice breath had up to 30 layers of effects, including frozen vapor and ice shards.[45]

Wingard told the crew to not worry too much about scale and relative speed so the monsters could still move quickly, with one of the adaptations being changing the gravity and speed of the water simulations. The rendering was done in 5K resolution given the film was shot with wide anamorphic lenses.[44][46]

Influences

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After watching the trailer for Godzilla Minus One (2023), Wingard and Ongaro decided to pay tribute to that film by recreating a shot of the ground bursting beneath Godzilla's footfall for the film's Rome sequence.[42] The Egyptian battle between Godzilla and Kong was inspired by the fight scene between Roddy Piper and Keith David from They Live (1988).[47]

Music

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Main article: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (soundtrack)

In August 2022, Tom Holkenborg was announced to return to compose as co-composers the film's score, after previously doing so for Godzilla vs. Kong.[48] In December 2023, it was announced that Antonio Di Iorio would co-compose the score with Holkenborg.[49] A single was released on March 13, 2024, by WaterTower Music, titled “Main Title Theme.” The full soundtrack album was released on March 22, 2024.[50]

For the Japanese release, artists Ai, Yaffle, and OZworld contributed the track "Rise Together" as the film's theme, which was released on April 17, 2024.[51]

Release

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Theatrical

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire held its red carpet premiere at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre on March 25, 2024.[52] Afterward, it was released internationally on March 27 and in the United States on March 29,[53] and was released in Japan on April 26 via Toho.[54] It was previously slated to be released on March 15 and April 12.[29][55] Incidentally, Toho's Godzilla Minus One was withdrawn from U.S. theaters eight weeks before the release of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.[56]

Home media

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The film was released on digital platforms on May 14, 2024, and on Blu-ray, DVD and Ultra HD Blu-ray on June 11, 2024.[57] Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire became available to stream on Max on July 4, 2024.[58]

Reception

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Box office

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire grossed $196.8 million in the United States and Canada, and $375.7 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $572.5 million.[6] As of 2024, it holds the record for the highest-grossing Godzilla film ever.[59]

In the United States and Canada, Godzilla x Kong was initially projected to gross $50–55 million from 3,850 theaters in its opening weekend and an additional $80–90 million from 63 international territories.[3] After making $37 million on its first day, including $10 million from Thursday previews, the best-ever total for a Monsterverse film, estimates were raised to $75 million over the domestic weekend. It went on to debut at $80 million, topping the box office and becoming the second-best opening weekend of the series and the fifth-best Easter weekend of all time, behind Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), Furious 7 (2015), The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) and The Fate of the Furious (2017).[60] In its second weekend, the film made $31.2 million (a drop of 61%), remaining in first.[61] In its third weekend, the film made $15.5 million, finishing second behind newcomer Civil War.[62] Meanwhile, the film debuted at number two in Japan, behind Detective Conan: The Million-dollar Pentagram.[63]

Critical response

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire received mixed reviews from critics.[64][65] On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 54% of 248 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.6/10. The website's consensus reads: "Come to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire for the sheer monster-mashing spectacle -- and stay for that too, because the movie doesn't have much else to offer."[66] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 47 out of 100, based on 51 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[67] Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A–" on an A+ to F scale, while PostTrak reported 96% of audience members said the film "met or exceeded their expectations."[60]

Several critics compared the film unfavorably to Toho's Godzilla Minus One, which had been released in the United States in December 2023.[d] Owen Gleiberman of Variety found Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire mediocre, likening it more to a superhero film, but felt that it was misfortunate that the film was released too soon after Godzilla Minus One, comparing that film with "lyrical majesty" and Godzilla x Kong more like a "product", but admitted that the film delivers on the monster battles, praising the Rome battle.[68] Michael Philips of Chicago Tribune wrote, "Godzilla X Kong makes up for its own deficiencies with oddball flourishes. Wingard and the writers work like rogue chefs at an Olive Garden, tossing everything they can at any number of walls to see what sticks".[75] Pete Hammond from Deadline Hollywood likened the scenes with the Ape tribe to Planet of the Apes and noted that Godzilla, despite getting top billing and referenced repeatedly in the film, mostly plays a supporting role. He felt the human characters were the same "one dimensional caricatures" typically found in monster films, but admitted that they had a "nice rapport" regardless. Like Gleiberman, Hammond compared the film to Godzilla Minus One, calling it "far more impressive" than Godzilla x Kong and suggested that Legendary hire that film's team next.[69] James Berardinelli also expressed dissatisfaction for the film and suggested that Godzilla Minus One writer-director Takashi Yamazaki make the next Monsterverse film.[70] The Sioux City Journal criticized the film's visual effects as inferior to those in Godzilla Minus One.[71]

Beyond the main cast, the humans in this movie exist only to get squashed like ants by falling debris and mangled buildings. They are expendable, but it doesn't matter. The meaning of these films isn't in metaphor at all. It's in punching.

—Alissa Wilkinson, The New York Times[76]

The Guardian praised the choreography and cited Rebecca Hall's performance as "ever luminous", but felt that Dan Stevens and Brian Tyree Henry struggled to convey the comedy they were entrusted with for their parts.[77] The film's journey to the climax was a "mixed bag," wrote Empire, and its characters were "shallow but fun".[78] IndieWire decried the CGI for being dull and not taking full advantage of its potential, suggesting that the filmmakers should have used Godzilla (2014) as a reference point to emphasize the gravitas of the monster scenes.[79] The Los Angeles Times described the film as a "roaring headache" but cited "two impressively goopy moments" in the beginning and the horror-like approach brought by the director "with a penchant for gleeful experimentation and over-the-top style".[80]

Accolades

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Accolades received by Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Chinese American Film Festival November 8, 2024 Most Popular U.S. Film in China Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Won [81]
Family Film and TV Awards November 9, 2024 Best Feature Film Nominated [82]
Indiana Film Journalists Association Awards December 16, 2024 Best Visual Effects Kevin Smith
Kevin Sherwood
Bruce Bright
Michael Meinardus 		Nominated [83]
Saturn Awards February 2, 2025 Best Fantasy Film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Nominated [84]
Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Film Kaylee Hottle Nominated
Annie Award February 8, 2025 Outstanding Achievement for Character Animation in a Live Action Production Ludovic Chailloleau
Jonathan Paquin
Craig Penn
Florian Fernandez
Marco Barbati 		Nominated [85]

Sequel

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Main article: Godzilla x Kong: Supernova

Two months after the release and success of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, a sequel was announced with Grant Sputore directing. The film is slated to be released on March 26, 2027.[86][87]

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is a 2024 American monster film directed by , serving as the fifth entry in Legendary Entertainment's MonsterVerse franchise and a direct sequel to (2021). The film depicts the Titans and Kong forming an alliance to battle a colossal undiscovered threat from the Hollow Earth, a tyrannical ape leader named Skar King and his ice-breathing companion Shimo, amid escalating tensions in the subterranean world. Produced by Legendary Pictures and distributed by , it stars as Dr. Ilene Andrews, as Bernie Hayes, as Trapper, and Kaylee Hottle as Jia, with supporting roles by and . Released theatrically in the United States on March 29, 2024, following a premiere at on March 25, the movie was filmed primarily in from July 2022 to April 2023, utilizing innovative to portray epic battles across global landmarks and the Hollow Earth. With a of $135–145 million, it achieved commercial success, earning $196.4 million domestically and $572.0 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of the MonsterVerse. Critically, it received mixed reviews, holding a 54% approval rating on based on 251 critics, who praised its spectacle and but criticized the thin human storyline and character development, while audiences awarded it an 89% score for its thrilling action sequences. The film's score, composed by , and its soundtrack featuring original songs were also released alongside the movie.

Synopsis

Plot

Several years after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong, King Kong resides alone in the Hollow Earth, a vast subterranean realm beneath the Earth's surface, where he begins experiencing a severe toothache and seeks companionship among his species. scientists, monitoring Titan activity from their base, detect a mysterious emanating from deep within the Hollow Earth, prompting Dr. Ilene Andrews and her team, including former podcaster Bernie Hayes and the deaf girl Jia—who can communicate with Kong—to investigate. Meanwhile, on the surface world, sensing a growing threat while resting in , travels to a in to absorb for enhanced power. He then heads to the Arctic, defeats the Titan , and absorbs her energy, altering his appearance to a pinkish hue with blue dorsal spines. Kong emerges from a portal in the Hollow Earth to the surface in , where extracts his infected tooth, revealing a scar from his youth. The team deciphers the distress signal as originating from an uncharted region of the Hollow Earth, leading them to accompany Kong back underground via a inversion drop. There, they discover a hidden ice-covered domain inhabited by the tribe, descendants of ancient humans who once coexisted with Titans, and a colony of apes ruled tyrannically by the Skar King, a cunning and sadistic member of Kong's species who wields a massive bone whip. The Skar King has enslaved Shimo, a massive frost-breathing Titan, using a crystalline neural parasite embedded in her neck to control her actions, and upon sensing intruders, he escapes to the surface world with his ape army and Shimo, aiming to conquer the planet and dethrone . As the Skar King and his forces rampage through various surface locations, culminating in an of Rio de Janeiro where they battle local Titans and establish dominance, arrives to confront the new threat but is initially overpowered by Shimo's ice breath. Kong, aided by the team, receives a prototype B.E.A.S.T. —a mechanical gauntlet designed to amplify his strength—and reunites with , forming an uneasy alliance to combat the invaders. The humans, including Jia who interfaces with the for crucial insights and helps summon the , support the Titans from their mobile , navigating the chaos of the Earth portals and surface battles to disrupt the Skar King's control over Shimo. The climactic confrontation in Rio de Janeiro sees and Kong, empowered and coordinated with Mothra's assistance, challenge the Skar King and liberate Shimo from the neural parasite, restoring balance to both the Earth and the surface world.

Themes and motifs

The film Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire shifts toward a lighter tone compared to prior MonsterVerse installments, with director drawing inspiration from the playful Showa-era films to emphasize spectacle and camaraderie over unrelenting dread. Wingard has described this approach as a deliberate pivot to recapture the "fun" of classic matchups, allowing for more vibrant visuals and humorous beats amid the action. Central to the narrative is the theme of isolation versus , exemplified by Kong's profound loneliness despite his dominion in the Hollow Earth. Wingard notes that Kong, having achieved material power, remains emotionally unfulfilled, mirroring human experiences of even in abundance. This finds resolution through budding companionships, including a surrogate father-daughter bond with the orphaned girl Jia, whose shared sense of otherness fosters mutual protection and understanding. Power dynamics among the Titans underscore critiques of tyranny and exploitation, with the Skar King embodying authoritarian rule over enslaved ape-like creatures in an ancient subterranean society. As a primate overlord wielding control through fear and subjugation, Skar King represents the perils of unchecked dominance, contrasting Kong's more benevolent leadership. The story also explores the delicate balance between Titans and humanity, portraying Godzilla as a guardian enforcing equilibrium to prevent monstrous incursions from disrupting surface life. This motif highlights coexistence as essential for survival, with alliances across species—such as Godzilla and Kong's reluctant partnership—proving vital against greater threats.

Cast and characters

Human cast

Rebecca Hall reprises her role as Dr. Ilene Andrews, a dedicated scientist and anthropological linguist whose expertise in Titan communication plays a central role in monitoring and interpreting the behaviors of colossal creatures. Andrews, who first appeared in , demonstrates expanded knowledge of Titan physiology and ecosystems in this installment, guiding key expeditions. Brian Tyree Henry returns as Bernie Hayes, a former Apex Cybernetics employee turned conspiracy theorist and host of the "Titan Truth" , offering through his paranoid insights and reluctant involvement in high-stakes adventures. Hayes' background in corporate espionage against Apex informs his skepticism toward official narratives about Titans, making him a humorous yet resourceful ally to the team. Dan Stevens portrays Trapper, a confident and laid-back Titan veterinarian and tracker who specializes in treating colossal beasts, including performing dental work on Kong. Known for his snarky wit and adventurous spirit, Trapper joins the mission after being recruited by Andrews, bringing practical skills in Titan handling that aid the group's survival in hostile environments. Kaylee Hottle reprises her role as Jia, a deaf orphaned girl from the tribe who was adopted by Andrews and shares a profound, intuitive bond with Kong, communicating with him through . As the last survivor of her storm-ravaged village on Skull Island, Jia's connection to the Titans provides crucial guidance during the quest into , adding emotional depth to the human elements of the story. In supporting roles, appears as the Iwi Queen, the authoritative ruler of the subterranean tribe who aids the protagonists in their journey through . plays Mikael, a skilled pilot working for who supports aerial operations and logistics for the team's expeditions.

Monster portrayals

In Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, is depicted through advanced CGI animation rather than traditional , emphasizing his massive scale and evolutionary adaptations. His design features enhanced pink dorsal spines, a result of absorbing excessive from the lair of the Titan , which boosts his strength and alters his atomic breath to a magenta hue. This energy absorption ability allows to enter a more powerful state, glowing with nuclear energy across his body during combat. Kong's portrayal relies on motion capture performance by Allan Henry, who provided the physical movements to capture the Titan's expressive agility and emotional depth in Hollow Earth's environments. Henry wore specialized rigs to simulate Kong's quadrupedal locomotion and tool use, blending primate-like behaviors with heroic stature. A key element is the B.E.A.S.T. , a mechanized brace fitted to Kong's right arm after , enhancing his punching power with hydraulic amplification for battles against larger foes. The film introduces Skar King as a tyrannical ape Titan, portrayed via by Allan Henry to convey his cunning and sadistic demeanor through asymmetrical, gibbon-inspired movements. His elongated, skinny orangutan-like design contrasts Kong's bulkier build, featuring long arms for whip-like attacks and a scarred, hairless appearance that underscores his role as a despotic ruler of subterranean apes. Shimo appears as an ancient ice-breathing Titan, animated with cat-like grace and crystalline textures to highlight her reluctant ferocity. She is controlled by Skar King through a neural parasite embedded in a collar around her neck, which enforces obedience until its destruction frees her. Her design evokes a serpentine, frost-covered beast capable of generating glacial blasts that trigger environmental cataclysms. Suko serves as a juvenile to Kong, motion-captured by Luke Hawker to portray his mischievous yet loyal personality through exaggerated, punkish gestures and facial expressions. Resembling a smaller, scruffier version of Kong with white fur patches and a scarred eye, Suko evolves from an antagonist's minion to an ally, using his agility for scouting and combat support. Returning Titans include , a serpentine aquatic beast whose brief confrontation with in her irradiated lair provides the energy source for his evolution, depicted with bioluminescent veins and venomous fangs in CGI. makes a short ethereal appearance, animated as a luminous moth with iridescent wings to signal alliances among Titans, aiding in key moments without extended combat.

Production

Development

In April 2021, entered negotiations with to direct the sequel to (2021), marking his return to the MonsterVerse franchise following the success of the prior film. On March 21, 2022, and Legendary officially announced the project as the fifth installment in the MonsterVerse, with pre-production having begun in January 2022 and principal photography slated to start later that year in , . The film's development was greenlit in part due to the strong performance of , which achieved record viewership on Max during the , drawing 3.6 million U.S. households in its opening weekend alone. Wingard co-developed the story alongside screenwriter , focusing on Kong's exploration of the Hollow Earth and his search for companionship among his kind, which informed the narrative's emphasis on themes of isolation and . The screenplay was credited to Rossio, , and Simon Barrett, with Wingard contributing to the story as well. Initially referred to as Godzilla vs. Kong 2, the title was updated to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire on April 19, 2023, reflecting the evolving dynamic between the Titans from confrontation to collaboration. The production received a budget of approximately $135 million, the lowest in the MonsterVerse to date, allowing for an efficient focus on practical and integration during scripting and planning. Returning cast members from , including and , were secured early in development to maintain continuity in the human elements of the story.

Pre-production

Pre-production for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire began following the greenlight of the project in early 2022, focusing on assembling the cast, developing visual concepts for new Titans, and planning key sequences through visualization techniques. In May 2022, was cast in a lead role as Trapper, a Titan veterinarian aiding in their research, marking his entry into the MonsterVerse after director sought an actor with whom he had prior collaboration experience. Later, in August 2022, Legendary Pictures announced that would reprise her role as Dr. Ilene Andrews and as Bernie Hayes from , with both actors returning to portray key personnel navigating the Titans' world. Concept art development emphasized the introduction of new Titans to expand the Hollow Earth lore. The Skar King was designed as a despotic, ruler inspired by tyrannical figures, featuring elongated limbs, reddish fur, and a whip to symbolize his oppressive command over subordinates. Complementing this, Shimo emerged as a frost-themed , an ancient Titan with crystalline spikes, blue-white scales, and abilities like a freezing "Frost Bite Blast," drawing from glacial and mythical frozen beasts to contrast the warmer environments. Storyboarding and pre-visualization (pre-vis) were handled by specialized teams, including contributions from (ILM) and Wētā Digital, who mapped out dynamic Titan interactions. These efforts integrated cultural authenticity through Iwi consultants, such as Dr. Ross Brann, ensuring the depiction of the subterranean tribe's rituals and pyramid structures respected Polynesian-inspired elements from prior MonsterVerse entries. Pre-vis specifically targeted major action set pieces, like Godzilla's rampage through Rome's —absorbing energy from a false pink signal—and the climactic Rio de Janeiro finale, where multiple Titans clash amid urban destruction, using tools from The Third Floor to refine choreography and scale.

Filming

for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire commenced in , , on July 29, 2022, primarily at on the Gold Coast for interior scenes. Exteriors were shot in to simulate urban environments and the to represent landscapes, with limited practical sets constructed for human-centric sequences. Second-unit filming occurred in locations including (), Rio de Janeiro (), , , , and to capture establishing shots and action sequences. The production wrapped in November 2022 after approximately four months of shooting. The film employed advanced virtual production techniques, including LED walls similar to those used in , to create immersive Titan-scale environments during . This allowed actors to perform against dynamic digital backdrops in real time, enhancing the integration of human characters with the expansive, fantastical settings. safety protocols, including testing and measures, were strictly enforced on set in line with Queensland's guidelines, contributing to an extended schedule amid ongoing concerns. A dedicated action unit handled sequences involving human-Titan interactions, utilizing stand-ins and stunt performers to capture raw footage for later CGI compositing.

Post-production

The post-production phase of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was overseen by editor Josh Schaeffer, a returning collaborator from , who assembled the footage into a cohesive emphasizing rapid action sequences and comedic beats to heighten the film's adventurous tone. Schaeffer's work integrated the principal photography captured in , refining the pacing to maintain momentum across the 115-minute runtime. Reshoots conducted in summer 2023 addressed clarity in key scenes, ensuring smoother transitions between human and Titan elements. Visual effects dominated post-production, with over 1,400 shots crafted by leading studios including Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Weta FX, and DNEG. Weta FX focused on the creation of new Titans like Skar King, incorporating detailed fur simulations for his simian form, and Shimo, featuring intricate ice effects for her frost-based attacks using Houdini software. ILM and DNEG contributed to environmental and battle sequences, blending practical location plates with fully CG Hollow Earth realms to achieve seamless spectacle. Atomic Fiction supported additional creature and destruction work, enhancing the scale of Titan confrontations. Sound design enhancements, led by Erik Aadahl and Ethan Van der Ryn, amplified the Titans' roars with layered, subsonic elements drawn from their prior Monsterverse efforts, creating a visceral audio landscape for the battles. Color grading further distinguished the film's palettes, employing cooler, desaturated tones for surface-world settings and vivid, neon-infused hues for Hollow Earth to underscore its alien vibrancy. The final cut was optimized for IMAX, utilizing a 1.90:1 expanded aspect ratio across the entire runtime to immerse audiences in the expanded frame.

Design influences

The design of the Skar King, the film's primary antagonist, drew inspiration from despotic leaders and tyrants, particularly the ruthless railroad conductor portrayed by in the film Emperor of the North, embodying a cunning and brutal authority figure that commands fear through violence and control. This characterization informed the Titan's lanky, orangutan-like physique and red-furred appearance, positioning him as a foil to Kong's more heroic archetype. His crown and crystal-encrusted staff, known as the Whipslash—a weapon forged from ancient bones—evoke historical artifacts symbolizing imperial power, enhancing his role as a self-proclaimed emperor of Hollow Earth's ape clans. Shimo, the frost-breathing reptilian Titan under Skar King's control, incorporated elements from prehistoric mammals and creatures to convey an ancient, otherworldly menace. Its facial structure and tusked maw were modeled after woolly mammoths, lending a primal, ferocity, while its shaggy white fur and crystalline protrusions nodded to legends from Himalayan and mythologies, reinforcing the motif of an uncontrollable force of nature bound by domination. These influences created a visually striking contrast to the film's warmer-toned Titans, emphasizing Shimo's role as a weaponized embodiment of frozen isolation. The aesthetics of , the subterranean realm central to the narrative, were heavily shaped by Jules Verne's 1864 novel Journey to the Center of the Earth, which popularized visions of vast, luminous underground ecosystems teeming with bizarre life forms and inverted gravity. Director incorporated these fantastical elements—such as bioluminescent crystals, gravity-defying landscapes, and hidden civilizations—while blending in pseudoscientific theories from 19th-century explorers like John Cleves Symmes, who proposed concentric spheres within the planet housing habitable worlds. This fusion resulted in a vibrant, alien environment that expanded the Monsterverse's lore beyond surface-level destruction. The tribe's visuals, representing an ancient human society in , were rooted in Polynesian and broader Indigenous cultures, featuring intricate tattoos, ceremonial garments woven from natural fibers, and communal architecture that echoed traditional Oceanic designs. Production teams collaborated with cultural consultants, including Dr. Ross Brann, to authentically portray elements like facial markings and vestments, ensuring respectful representation of Pacific heritage while adapting it to the film's mythical context. Wētā Workshop further refined these details in collaboration with Emily Seresin, creating dignified, status-indicating attire such as silk-like robes and jewelry for key figures like the Queen.

Music

Score composition

The original score for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was composed by (also known as Junkie XL) and Di Iorio, who collaborated to expand on the MonsterVerse's established musical palette. Their approach blended sweeping orchestral arrangements with electronic synths and hybrid elements, creating a thunderous, epic soundscape that amplified the film's colossal battles and emotional stakes. This fusion drew from Holkenborg's prior work on while incorporating bolder textures to reflect the story's themes of alliance and transformation, including subtle nods to earlier MonsterVerse scores like Bear McCreary's contributions to . Central to the score are the evolved motifs for the Titans, with Godzilla's iconic theme reimagined in more aggressive, pulsating forms to underscore his empowered state during key confrontations. Kong's theme, by contrast, gains emotional depth through tribal percussion and rhythmic strings, evoking his primal isolation and growing bonds in the Hollow Earth. The antagonists receive distinct cues as well: Skar King's malevolent presence is marked by a menacing five-note motif paired with tense, driving rhythms in sequences like his and chase pursuits, heightening the villain's tyrannical threat. Shimo's introduction features ethereal, crystalline synth layers to convey her icy, otherworldly nature, integrated seamlessly into the orchestral framework for moments of unleashed fury. Recording took place at in , where the —conducted by Bernhard Melbye —performed the live elements, providing the score's massive scale and . Di Iorio handled much of the programming, , and synthesis, ensuring the electronic components intertwined organically with the acoustic performances to support the film's visual spectacle. The score received recognition, including a win at the 2025 ASCAP Screen Music Awards for Top Box Office Films, along with a nomination for Best Music at the .

Soundtrack release

The original motion picture for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, composed by (also known as Junkie XL) and Antonio Di Iorio, was released digitally by on March 22, 2024. The comprises 23 tracks, highlighting epic orchestral and electronic elements to underscore the film's battles and MonsterVerse continuity, with representative cues such as "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Main Title Theme)," "Threatening Survival," and "No Sleep Tonight." A promotional single featuring the main theme was made available earlier on March 13, 2024. In addition to the digital release, a limited-edition double LP vinyl pressing was issued by Waxwork Records on June 21, 2024, featuring 180-gram colored vinyl in a jacket with an art print, presented in partnership with . This physical edition reproduces the full 23-track score, emphasizing its role in immersing listeners in the film's titanic scale and lore. The film itself integrates a selection of licensed rock songs to amplify its energetic tone, including "I Was Made for Lovin' You" by Kiss during a Hollow Earth sequence, "Turn Me Loose" by Loverboy, and "Day After Day" by Badfinger over the end credits, but no dedicated songs-only soundtrack album was commercially released. Instead, the score album stands as the primary musical product, prioritizing the composers' original material to evoke the MonsterVerse's expansive mythology without a separate compilation for the featured tracks.

Release

Marketing and promotion

The marketing campaign for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire began in late 2023 with the release of a at in , Brazil, which highlighted 's newly evolved pink dorsal spines and Kong's journey into the uncharted depths of . The full official trailer followed on December 3, 2023, expanding on these elements by showcasing the titans' alliance against emerging threats, including glimpses of the Skar King and his forces, while emphasizing high-stakes action and visual spectacle. These trailers were strategically designed to build anticipation for the film's PG-13 rating, positioning it as an accessible adventure blending spectacle with lighter, exploratory tones to attract a broader family audience beyond traditional fans. Promotional events included panels at 2023, where director and cast members discussed the film's expansion of the Monsterverse lore, including the first public reveals of key environments and Titan dynamics. The Skar King character was formally introduced via official on November 29, 2023, through a teaser poster on the film's account, generating buzz with the #GodzillaXKong, which trended globally as fans shared reactions and . Warner Bros. and Legendary leveraged this digital momentum with interactive campaigns, such as a playable trailer experience on launched in March 2024, allowing users to engage with 2D video elements of the film's action sequences. Merchandise tie-ins featured collectible Pop! vinyl figures of in his pink form, Kong with a bionic arm, and supporting Titans like Suko, released in waves starting early to capitalize on collector interest. Partnerships extended to premium cinema formats, with the film promoted as "filmed for " to showcase expanded aspect ratios in scenes, and exclusives highlighting immersive audio for Titan roars and battles. Additional collaborations included Volkswagen's integration of the ID.4 in promotional materials tied to the film's themes of and , and K's global convenience store promotions featuring branded snacks and displays. These efforts underscored a strategy to embed the Monsterverse in everyday consumer experiences ahead of the theatrical release on March 29, .

Theatrical release

The world premiere of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire took place on March 25, 2024, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in , . The film received a wide theatrical release in the United States on March 29, 2024, available in , 3D, and standard formats. It was distributed internationally by , with a broad rollout beginning March 27 in select markets. Internationally, the film launched in on March 29, 2024, aligning with the U.S. debut, while saw its release later on April 26, 2024, handled by . Following its theatrical run, the movie became available for streaming on Max (formerly Max) starting July 4, 2024, in regions where the service operates, including the . The film carries a PG-13 rating from the for intense sequences of creature violence and action. Its standard runtime is 115 minutes, with select presentations featuring an expanded 1.90:1 for certain scenes to enhance the visual spectacle.

Home media

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was released digitally in the United States on May 14, 2024, available for purchase at $24.99 or rental for $19.99 for 48 hours on platforms including Amazon Video, , and Vudu. The film became available to stream on Max starting July 4, 2024. On June 11, 2024, Home Entertainment issued the film on in 4K UHD Blu-ray, Blu-ray, and DVD formats. These editions match the theatrical runtime of 115 minutes and include HDR for enhanced visuals on compatible displays. The release topped the weekly sales charts in the United States for multiple weeks, with high-definition formats comprising over 50% of initial unit sales. The home media versions feature extensive bonus content, including an audio commentary track by director and production designer Gerald Sullivan. Additional extras comprise featurettes such as GxK: Day of Reckoning, Evolution of the Titans: Godzilla Evolved, Evolution of the Titans: From Lonely God to King, Into the , The Battle for , A Monstrous Ensemble, The Legacy of Kong, Humans in the Mix, and The Files. Scene breakdowns and trailers are also included, providing insights into the film's and creature design processes.

Reception

Box office performance

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire opened at the North American box office with $80 million during its debut weekend of March 29–31, , marking the second-highest opening in the Monsterverse franchise behind Godzilla (2014)'s $93.2 million. Globally, the film earned $194 million in its opening weekend, including $114 million from 64 international markets. These figures exceeded initial projections of $45–55 million domestically and contributed to strong initial momentum for and . The film ultimately grossed $572 million worldwide against a of $135 million, making it the highest-grossing entry in the Monsterverse and the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2024. This total comprised $196.3 million in and $375.7 million internationally, with the latter driven significantly by overseas markets. In , it achieved a robust $134.3 million, representing the strongest performance for a Hollywood film in that market during the first half of 2024 and underscoring the appeal of the Monsterverse in . The format proved particularly lucrative, generating a record-breaking $41.1 million globally during its run, which helped bolster premium screen earnings amid competition from other blockbusters. Several factors influenced its box office trajectory, including its release timing shortly after the resolution of the 2023 Hollywood strikes, which delayed production but positioned it as one of the first major tentpoles of 2024. It faced competition from Kung Fu Panda 4, which had already amassed over $150 million domestically by the time of the debut, yet still managed to lead the weekend charts. The film's profitability was further enhanced by ancillary revenue streams, ensuring substantial returns for Warner Bros. despite the competitive landscape.

Critical response

On review aggregator , the film holds a 54% approval rating from 251 critics' reviews, with an average rating of 5.6/10. The site's consensus reads: "Come to x Kong: The New Empire for the sheer monster-mashing spectacle -- and stay for that too, because the movie offers little else of substance." On , which assigns a weighted average rating out of 100, the film received a score of 47 based on 51 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews. Critics frequently praised the film's spectacle and action sequences, highlighting director Adam Wingard's ability to infuse a fun, light-hearted tone into the monster battles. The visual effects were widely commended for their quality and scale, creating immersive confrontations. For instance, noted the movie as a "textbook visual thrill ride" that delivers payoff for MonsterVerse fans through its focus on the Titans. Variety described it as a "mediocre blockbuster with a pretty awesome wow factor" in its creature clashes. However, common criticisms centered on the thin human plot and underdeveloped characters, which many felt were overshadowed by the CGI-heavy action. Reviewers often pointed to an over-reliance on at the expense of narrative coherence and emotional depth. awarded it 2.5 out of 4 stars, praising the motion-capture performances but faulting the "bum dialogue" and rushed sequences that contribute to overall incoherence. gave it 3 out of 5 stars, appreciating the "likable, light-hearted zip" of the but criticizing how the energy "dissipates when we're stuck with the humans," rendering the story shallow. In contrast to the mixed critical response, audiences responded more positively, with an 89% approval rating on based on over 5,000 verified scores.

Accolades

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire earned recognition primarily for its technical accomplishments and diversity efforts across several awards ceremonies. The film received for gender-balanced casting. It also won the Golden Penguin Award for Outstanding Theatrical Film of the Year in 2024. At the 52nd (2025), the was nominated for Best Fantasy and Best Younger Performer in a (Kaylee Hottle). The was named a finalist for the 97th shortlist in (announced December 2024). At the 52nd (2025), it received nominations for Outstanding Achievement for in a Live Action Production and Outstanding Achievement for Effects Animation in a Live Action Production. The production's emphasis on visual spectacle and monster action over character-driven drama meant it did not achieve major wins in acting categories.

Franchise continuation

Sequel development

Following the commercial success of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which grossed over $567 million worldwide, Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures greenlit a direct in May 2024 to further expand the MonsterVerse franchise. Initially, director expressed interest in returning with ideas inspired by Toho's , including elements like baby Godzillas, but he ultimately stepped down from the project later that month. In June 2024, Grant Sputore, known for directing (2019), was hired to helm the film, with the script in early development by writers and Michael Lloyd Green. The sequel, titled Godzilla x Kong: Supernova, entered in early 2025, with commencing on May 9, 2025, at in , . The production aims to maintain a comparable to its predecessor's $135 million, emphasizing practical effects and CGI for Titan battles. A release date of March 26, 2027, was confirmed in June 2024, positioning the film for a wide theatrical rollout in and other premium formats. Casting announcements began in January 2025, featuring returning actor reprising his role as Trapper Beasley from The New Empire, alongside newcomers , Jack O'Connell, as a Monarch employee, as a general, , and . Core human characters from prior films, such as Rebecca Hall's Ilene Andrews and Brian Tyree Henry's Bernie Hayes, are not confirmed to return, shifting focus to fresh ensemble dynamics. Plot details remain limited, but the story will center on and Kong forming another alliance to confront a cataclysmic, world-ending threat emerging from uncharted territories on and beyond, introducing new Titans to the MonsterVerse while building on their established team-up dynamic. , composer , and production designer Stefan Dechant are among the key creative team members attached, ensuring continuity in visual and auditory style. wrapped in August 2025, with ongoing as of November 2025, targeted for completion ahead of the 2027 debut. A titled Godzilla x Kong: The Hunted was released on March 26, 2024, by , written by Brian Buccellato and illustrated by Dario Formisani. This 104-page story bridges the events of (2021) and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, focusing on human efforts to hunt Titans in the aftermath of the previous film's battle, while expanding the Monsterverse mythology with new Titan encounters. The official novelization of the film, authored by Greg Keyes and published by Titan Books on April 23, 2024, provides an expanded narrative that delves deeper into the human characters' backstories and psychological motivations, alongside additional details on Titan lore. Keyes, who previously novelized (2019), incorporates film events while exploring unrevealed aspects such as Shimo's ancient origins as an ice-controlling Titan responsible for the Last Ice Age, her enslavement by the Skar King, and prior confrontations with approximately three million years ago. The 320-page and formats emphasize interpersonal dynamics among scientists and explorers. Merchandise tied to the film includes mobile video games such as x Kong: Titan Chasers, developed by Hunted Cow Studios and published by Tilting Point for , Android, and PC, released worldwide on February 25, 2025. This action-strategy game allows players to control or Kong in battles against other Titans, incorporating Monsterverse elements like exploration. Additional tie-ins feature collaborations, including a limited-time event in launched on March 11, 2024, where players summon and Kong for strategic gameplay. Board games expanding the universe include Battle Monsters: Godzilla x Kong by Restoration Games, a battle royale title for 2-4 players featuring customizable Titan miniatures and over-the-top combat mechanics, funded via in October 2025 with delivery planned for late 2026. The game draws from the film's Titan clashes, allowing players to command , Kong, or antagonists like the Skar King in arena-style fights. An official animated short, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire | GxK: Day of Reckoning, was released by Warner Bros. Entertainment on YouTube on May 14, 2024, to mark the Monsterverse's 10th anniversary. This promotional piece recaps Titan origins, delves into Monarch's secretive history, and highlights connections between Godzilla, Kong, and human civilization through archival-style footage and narration, setting the stage for the film's threats without spoiling plot details.

Similar films

Films similar to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024), a MonsterVerse film featuring giant monster battles and team-ups, include other MonsterVerse entries and comparable kaiju/action blockbusters that share themes of epic creature fights, destruction, and high-stakes spectacle:
  • Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)
  • Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
  • Kong: Skull Island (2017)
  • Godzilla (2014)
  • Pacific Rim (2013)
  • Rampage (2018)

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