Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – The seventh installment and the fifth film in the MonsterVerse is on its way. Here’s everything you need to know.
The MonsterVerse returns for its fifth installment with the release of the new trailer for “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.” The film follows Legendary Pictures’ 2021 release “Godzilla vs. Kong,” directed by Adam Wingard, who also returns to direct this upcoming monster film.
Also, the two most iconic movie monsters of all time will team up in the sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong to take on a common enemy that threatens the entire planet. The adventure will once again be as big as they come, emphasizing to audiences that the best way to watch this blockbuster is on the biggest screen possible.
The film’s popularity has been even greater than in previous installments, and why shouldn’t it be? So if you’ve been looking everywhere to find out when it will release, you’ve finally come to the right place. Here’s everything you need to know about Godzilla x Kong The New Empire.
When will Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire premiere?
Are you ready for the biggest monsters in film to make a comeback? If you’re not, you should be by now as Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire is going to make its triumphant return to the big screen on April 12, 2024. The movie was supposed to come out on Friday, March 15, 2024, but the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strikes are probably to blame for the postponement.
What will be the plot of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire?
“The New Empire” will pick up after the events of “Godzilla vs. Kong,” in which Kong moves down into the Hollow Earth to rule over all the monsters that live within the planet while Godzilla hibernates somewhere in the Arctic.
It will delve deeper into the pasts of several Monsterverse characters. Moreover, Kong’s personal history with Skull Island will likely start to come into play as he deals with the discovery of a young ape monster. There will be chances for Godzilla to delve into his past as well.
The official synopsis reads:
This latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise 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 film 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.
Who is in the cast of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire?
The following cast has been confirmed to appear in the most anticipated Monsterverse film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Check out the list below:
- Rebecca Hall as Dr. Ilene Andrews
- Brian Tyree Henry as Bernie Hayes
- Dan Stevens as Trapper
- Kaylee Hottle as Jia
- Fala Chen
- Alex Ferns
- Rachel House
Is there any trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire?
A brand-new trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has been released, and it shows Godzilla and Kong teaming up to face off against a new, terrifying threat headed by a villain who resembles Kong.
A voiceover in the trailer states that we previously believed life could only exist on Earth’s surface. Furthermore, the trailer teases a scene in which Godzilla and Kong charge at an unseen figure, most likely the elder ape who seems to be related to Baby Kong.
Check it out for yourself to learn more.
Where to watch Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire?
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire will hit the theatres on April 12, 2024. After a few months of its theatrical release, it will make its digital debut on HBO Max.