Next Monsterverse Movie is ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’

We’re promised a dive back beneath the surface of the Earth to face a new threat and also into history to explore more of the creatures’ origins.

While Legendary and Warner Bros.’ “Monsterverse” movies –– the series of connected films featuring giant beasts such as Godzilla and King Kong –– have seen mixed fortunes at the box office, they have enjoyed enough success that it is continuing.

Partly that’s thanks to 2021’s ‘HBO Max as well as theaters but managed to overcome both challenges to become the second film of the Covid era to cross the $100 million mark at the domestic box office, en route to $468 million globally.

Now, the director of that movie, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

"Rise together or fall alone."

PG-131 hr 55 min Apr 12th, 2024

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Yes, it does sound a little bit like the two beasties are starting a fashion collab together, but in reality, it’s just the next big movie to feature them.

So, the next question of course, is…

‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ is in production right now and will be in theaters on March 15th next year. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures.

What’s the story of ‘Godzilla x Kong’?

Here’s the official synopsis…

This new movie follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new cinematic adventure, pitting the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence –– and our own.

The epic new story will delve further into the histories of these Titans, their origins, and the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever.

‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ is in production right now and will be in theaters on March 15th next year. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures.

Who is working on the new movie?

Wingard made his name with clever, low-budget horror, but has gone on to a varied genre career that also included a new ‘Death Note’ before he was hired to wrangle giant CG creatures.

He has several returning cast , including Kaylee Hottle as young human Kong friend Jia.

New to the Monsterverse this time are Rachel House.

The screenplay is by Terry Rossio.

‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ is in production right now and will be in theaters on March 15th next year.

‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ is in production right now and will be in theaters on March 15th next year. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures.