However, we expect humans to be involved in some capacity. If you are looking for details about a sequel to the movie or the next entry in the MonsterVerse franchise, here’s everything we know about a ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ sequel. I want you to be emotionally invested in them. Godzilla vs. Kong sequel is reportedly in early development with Godzilla vs. Kong director Adam Wingard — and could potentially be titled Son of Kong. Walter intends to harness the Hollow Earth's energy to overcome Mechagodzilla's limitations. Long before he was signed onto direct the recently released Godzilla vs Kong, filmmaker Adam Wingard almost journeyed to Skull Island even sooner. [44], This article is about the 2021 film. In the film, Kong clashes with Godzilla as humans lure the ape into the Hollow Earth to retrieve a power source for a weapon to stop Godzilla's mysterious rampages. [90], In December 2020, Variety and Deadline Hollywood reported that Legendary Entertainment, financiers, and talent with backend deals were not pleased with WarnerMedia's multi-release plans and non-transparent intentions. [126][127] 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. [78] In February 2020, Toho and Legendary announced the Godzilla vs. Kong Publishing Program and licensees. [74] In June 2019, Warner Bros screened an early look to European exhibitors at CineEurope. If the studio does move forward with new films in the franchise, they will most likely tell self-contained stories building up towards another crossover film featuring the two titans. [71][72] The song "The Air That I Breathe" by The Hollies was used in the credits scene. "[40], Michael Dougherty, who directed Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and Zach Shields, who co-wrote the film with Dougherty, provided rewrites to ensure that certain themes from King of the Monsters were carried over and that some characters were properly developed. Netflix had offered $200–250 million[3] but WarnerMedia blocked the deal in favor of their own offer to release the film on HBO Max. Godzilla vs. Kong is a 2021 American monster film directed by Adam Wingard. ", "Alexander Skarsgard Spills Details About His Role In 'Godzilla Vs. Kong, "Alexander Skarsgard on 'The Kill Team', 'The Stand', and His Unlikely Hero in 'Godzilla vs. Kong, "There Are Worse Roles Than the Seducer. Universal City Studios, Inc. v. Nintendo Co., Ltd. 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The film opened to high box-office numbers and warm reception from critics with particular praise for the spectacular action set-pieces and characterization of Kong and Godzilla. Inside the Hollow Earth, Kong and the team find an ecosystem similar to Skull Island. To avoid alerting Godzilla, Kong is airlifted to the Hollow Earth entrance, and Jia convinces him to enter the tunnel while the team follows him in the HEAVs. Humans controlling MechaGodzilla is far more possible than controlling the OG King of the Monsters. So, I do want people to walk away from this film feeling like, Okay, there is a winner. Madison, Josh, and Bernie are caught by security and taken to Walter. [28][29] In October 2015, Legendary confirmed that they would unite Godzilla and King Kong in Godzilla vs. Kong, at the time targeted for a May 29, 2020, release. Madison, Bernie, and Josh reunite with Mark Russell, while Godzilla and Kong acknowledge each other before the two go their separate ways. Directed by Adam Wingard. "[116] According to Metacritic, which assigned a weighted average score of 59 out of 100 based on 57 critics, the film received "mixed or average reviews". [109], Richard Roeper of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3 out of 4 stars, writing: "Godzilla vs. Kong is the kind of movie you can pretty much forget about almost instantly after you've seen it — but it's also the kind of movie that makes you forget about everything else in your life while you're watching it. For Godzilla, his connection to humans would be "more implied" as his softer side is rarely shown. [103], A week prior to its United States release, the film was released in 38 overseas countries and was projected to gross around $70 million over its first five days. After defeating Kong, Godzilla stomps on his chest in the original film, but unlike other titans, Kong refuses to bow or submit to Godzilla. A potential sequel could build upon this basic idea. Godzilla vs Kong was, if you pardon the pun, a titan of a hit for Warner Bros. The film is the fourth entry and final announced project in the MonsterVerse since the shared universe was first confirmed to be building up to the crossover film after the release of ‘Godzilla’ in 2014. [47] In July 2018, it was revealed that Danai Gurira was in early talks to join the film. Despite Ren's concerns over the power source's volatility, Walter orders him to activate Mechagodzilla. [53] In November 2018, Jessica Henwick,[54] Shun Oguri,[55] and Lance Reddick were cast, with Oguri making his Hollywood debut. Additionally, Hakeem Kae-Kazim portrays Admiral Wilcox; Ronny Chieng portrays Jay Wayne; John Pirruccello portrays Horace; and Chris Chalk portrays Ben. It is also the 36th film in the Godzilla franchise, the 12th film in the King Kong franchise, and the fourth Godzilla film to be completely produced by a Hollywood studio. 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Kong Might Be Bringing In An Iconic Kaiju", "Toho and Legendary Announce Licensees for Godzilla vs. Kong", "Godzilla Vs Kong Merchandise Seemingly Reveals Another Monster Heading To The Big Screen", "Upcoming 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Toys from Playmates Give Us Preview Look at the Film's Two Titans", "Godzilla vs. Kong First Footage Shows Kong In Chains", "HBO Max Preview Includes First Footage from 'Godzilla vs. Kong', 'Mortal Kombat', 'The Conjuring 3' & 'Malignant'! [100], Following its opening weekend, Warner Bros. said the film had a "larger viewing audience than any other film or show on HBO Max since launch. [99] In January 2021, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that a legal battle was averted due to Legendary and WarnerMedia nearing an agreement to keep the film's simultaneous release. In September 2015, Legendary moved Kong: Skull Island from Universal to Warner Bros., which sparked media speculation that Godzilla and King Kong would appear in a film together. [96], In November 2020, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed that the film was being considered for a streaming release. ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ stars Alexander Skarsgård as Dr. Nathan Lind, Millie Bobby Brown as Madison Russell, Rebecca Hall as Dr. Ilene Andrews, Brian Tyree Henry as Bernie Hayes, Shun Oguri as Ren Serizawa, Eiza González as Maya Simmons, Julian Dennison as Josh Valentine, Kyle Chandler as Dr. Mark Russell, Kaylee Hottle as Jia and Demián Bichir as Walter Simmons. [105] The film exceeded predictions and debuted to $123.1 million worldwide, the biggest worldwide opening of the pandemic. Although Godzilla vs Kong was a versus and team-up movie for both monsters involved, the movie was more of a Kong sequel. Godzilla vs. Kong director Adam Wingard is already in talks about a sequel to continue the MonsterVerse. [73], Wingard felt it was "insincere" to repurpose the themes by Akira Ifukube because he associated them with Toho's Godzilla. Maybe let’s not drown him this time. Although another Godzilla outing is yet to be confirmed, a number of fans have already flocked to Twitter to voice their hopes for another movie. Five years after Godzilla defeated King Ghidorah,[c] Kong is monitored by Monarch within a giant dome on Skull Island. Peter Jackson Planned ‘King Kong’ Sequel Almost 10 Years Ago with ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Director A Warner Bros. release, “Godzilla vs. Kong” is now in theaters and available to stream on HBO Max. However, his victory is short-lived as MechaGodzilla is unleashed and attacks Godzilla. Legendary was not given advanced notice of the multi-release decision nor given a say in how Dune and Godzilla vs. Kong would be distributed. The last active titans brawl multiple times, and Godzilla emerges as the winner. [69] Wingard met with Holkenborg in 2018, where Holkenborg admitted to recreationally writing music for Godzilla years prior due to being a fan. After being delayed from a November 2020 release date due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Godzilla vs. Kong was theatrically released internationally on March 24, 2021, and in the United States on March 31, where it was released in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously. The enthralling and epic confrontation between Kong and Godzilla most certainly leaves fans craving more of the two titans. [76] In December 2019, a brief clip was revealed during a Warner Bros. reel at Comic Con Experience, and later leaked online. Godzilla Vs. Kong's Director Knows Where to Take the Sequel - If It Happens. Kong is visited by Jia, the last Iwi native and Kong expert Ilene Andrews' adopted daughter, who is deaf and communicates with Kong via sign language. He agrees after Walter reveals that Apex has developed HEAVs, specialized crafts able to withstand the pressure exerted by the gravity field. With Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry. I think that’s what’s going to make it really cool."[35]. As Mechagodzilla overpowers both Titans, Josh short-circuits Mechagodzilla's controls with Bernie's flask of liquor, momentarily interrupting the mech. [32] Wingard had previously been considered by Peter Jackson to direct a sequel to his 2005 version of King Kong that was ultimately unproduced.[33]. Various ideas are being considered, with Son of Kong being one potential title. Godzilla vs. Kong director Adam Wingard is reportedly in talks to helm the next MonsterVerse film from Legendary, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter. Nowlin, Jack Paglen, and J. Michael Straczynski. "[109] That same month, the hashtag #ContinueTheMonsterVerse began trending on Twitter, which garnered support from Jordan Vogt-Roberts (director of Kong: Skull Island) and was acknowledged by Legendary. Godzilla was the villain for most of the film, and his story threads would likely continue from King of the Monsters ' ending instead of Godzilla vs Kong 's, since the only thing left over is him remaining king. A sequel to Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) and Kong: Skull Island (2017), it is the fourth film in Legendary's MonsterVerse. [123] In February 2021, Wingard commented on the future of the MonsterVerse, "I know where we could go potentially with future films". 12.3 billion). After grossing $6.7 million on its second day, five-day projections were increased to $30–40 million. [108] It made $9.6 million from 2,409 theaters in its first day, the best opening day figure of the pandemic. [26] Zhang Ziyi and Jessica Henwick were cast but did not appear in the final cut of the film,[23] with Ziyi intended to have been reprising her role from Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Enter The Destoroyah. The MonsterVerse films have increasingly reduced the involvement of humans, with each entry focusing more on the monsters. But when director Adam Wingard was approached about how fans should view ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’s sequel prospects, ", "Godzilla vs. Kong Trailer Debut Is Biggest Ever for Warner Bros", "Godzilla vs. Kong Taiwan Theater Exclusives", "Warner Bros Sets Entire 2021 Movie Slate To Debut On HBO Max Along With Cinemas In Seismic Windows Model Shakeup", "Godzilla vs. Kong Japanese Trailer From Toho", "Godzilla vs. Kong Delayed In Japan Due To Covid-19", "Cineworld's Regal Cinemas to Reopen With 'Godzilla vs. Kong' in Deal With Warner Bros", "Check Out Godzilla Vs. Kong's Director's Cryptic Post Following Reported Test Screening", "Bart & Fleming: While WGA, CAA & WME Fight In Court, Streamers Rewrite Movie Paydays; Will Legendary Challenge WarnerMedia Over 'Dune' & Godzilla Vs. Kong' HBO Max Move? He also stated that he and his team are going "beat by beat" on the outline, stating, "So once again, it's a discussion, and about feeling out how to make it as strong as possible, so that when Terry [Rossio] goes to write the screenplay, he has a definitive breakdown of what to include. Godzilla Vs. Kong … [86], Godzilla vs. Kong was theatrically released internationally, beginning on March 24, 2021,[87][88] and was then released in the United States on March 31, where it was simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max,[89] where it will stream exclusively for a month. It also sports a 75% over on Rotten Tomatoes. For the 1962 film, see, List of films featuring the deaf and hard of hearing, "Warner Bros., Legendary Nearing Deal to Resolve Clash Over 'Godzilla vs. Kong' (Exclusive)", "CS Visits the Australia Set of Godzilla vs. "[121] Reviewing for The Age, Jake Wilson gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars, saying: "Overseeing the mayhem is director Adam Wingard, who started out making wittily brutal low-budget horror films before becoming a studio gun for hire. Godzilla supercharges Kong's axe with his atomic breath, allowing Kong to destroy Mechagodzilla. [68], In June 2020, Tom Holkenborg was announced as the film's composer. In that case, all the lead actors could return to reprise their roles in the sequel, except for Eiza González, Demián Bichir, and Shun Oguri as their respective characters bit the dust during the events of ‘Godzilla vs. Kong.’. Godzilla vs. Kong director eyeing new MonsterVerse sequel, codenamed ‘Son of Kong’. Godzilla and Mechagodzilla battle, but Godzilla is overwhelmed. Kong and Godzilla unify their strengths to defeat the artificial titan, MechaGodzilla. As for a direct sequel to ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ or the next entry in the franchise, no official comment has been made by the studio or the makers just yet. "[125], On April 4, 2021, Legendary's CEO Josh Grode commented on potential sequels, "we have a number of ideas for more movies. "[119], Alonso Duralde of the TheWrap said that the franchise had "given up on everything but the monster fights" and wrote: "Yes, obviously, no one goes to these movies for the deep human characters or for plot machinations or even for the metaphors about the environment and industrialization. The website's critics consensus reads: "Delivering squarely on its title, Godzilla vs. Kong swats away character development and human drama to deliver all the spectacle you'd expect from giant monsters slugging it out. "[36], Wingard also confirmed that the film would tie in with Godzilla: King of the Monsters, be set in modern times, and feature a "more rugged, a bit more aged Kong."[37]. After the disappointing results of the franchise’s previous chapter Godzilla: King of the Monsters, many believed Godzilla vs. Kong might be the finale of the MonsterVerse in its current form. In better times, Godzilla Vs.Kong had … Nathan is initially hesitant as his brother died in an expedition to the Hollow Earth due to a strong reverse-gravitational effect. [42] Eric Pearson and Max Borenstein received a Screenplay By credit, while Rossio, Dougherty, and Shields received a Story By credit. In April 2019, Wingard confirmed via Instagram that filming in Australia had wrapped. [b] The film stars Alexander Skarsgård, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Shun Oguri, Eiza González, Julian Dennison, Lance Reddick, Kyle Chandler, and Demián Bichir. It was a blast reading samples, meeting different writers, and crafting a story in a group setting. Bernie Hayes, an employee of Apex Cybernetics and host of a Titan conspiracy theory podcast, extracts data suggesting sinister activities at a Pensacola facility. While a Godzilla Vs. Kong sequel is not entirely off of the table, there is not currently another Godzilla movie in the works from Legendary. [92] Regal Cinemas began exhibiting the film with a limited release upon its reopening on April 2, 2021, following its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "[120] John Nugent of Empire gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, writing: "Godzilla vs. Kong mostly delivers on its promise of a big monster fighting another big monster. It is likely that we haven’t seen the last of MechaGodzilla, and he could stand-in for Godzilla in the sequel should the studio have other plans for the atomic energy breathing monster. ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ sees the long-awaited showdown between the two iconic monsters, who battle it out to be crowned as the King of the Monsters. [90] The film was scheduled to be released in Japan on May 14, 2021 by Toho,[91] however, Toho announced on April 30, 2021 that the film's Japanese release had been postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19. Depending on what form or shape the prospective sequel takes, the cast will differ, with certain characters more likely to return than others depending on the story. "I think we can start leaning more into the monsters." Minilla. Initially, the MonsterVerse’s approach to Godzilla seemed like it would be far too grim to … Godzilla Vs. Kong fans adopt Snyder Cut tactics to try and get a sequel, and it might be working Godzilla vs. Kong director Adam Wingard almost tackled one of the titular Titans early in his career.. Wingard told Den of Geek that he was once approached to develop a Skull Island movie as a sequel to Peter Jackson's 2005 King Kong.According to Wingard, Jackson sought him out after seeing an early cut of You're Next. Nathan meets with Ilene and convinces her to let Kong guide them through the Hollow Earth via an outpost in Antarctica. Godzilla vs. Kong premieres in U.S. theaters and on HBO Max, where it will be streaming for one month, on March 31. ", "John Lee Hancock On A 30-Year Odyssey Making 'The Little Things' With Denzel Washington, Rami Malek & Jared Leto, And The Abrupt HBO Max Pandemic Pivot: The Deadline Q&A", "China Box Office: 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Roars With $21.5M Friday", "Godzilla vs. Kong Berjaya di Bioskop Asia, Termasuk Indonesia", "Hope for movie theaters: 'Godzilla vs. Kong' sets pandemic-best domestic opening record", "Why Godzilla vs. Kong's Reviews Are So Positive (Despite One Major Problem)", "Godzilla Movies Ranked As 'Godzilla Vs Kong' Opens To A Positive Response", "Godzilla vs Kong's Rotten Tomatoes score revealed as film gets positive reviews", "Godzilla vs. Kong review: "A MonsterVerse movie that packs real wallop, "Godzilla vs Kong: when it comes to acting chops, Kong beats the lizard", "Exclusive: Godzilla vs. Kong Director Adam Wingard Explains Why No Post-Credits Scene", "Godzilla Vs. Kong fans adopt Snyder Cut tactics to try and get a sequel, and it might be working", "Kong: Skull Island Director Backs 'Continue the MonsterVerse' Movement", Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack, Legendary Giant Beast Wolfman vs. Godzilla, Peter Jackson's King Kong: The Official Game of the Movie. The epic next chapter in the cinematic Monsterverse pits two of the greatest icons in motion picture history against one another - the fearsome Godzilla and the mighty Kong - with humanity caught in the balance. [75] In August 2019, it was announced that Disruptor Beam would develop a mobile game to tie-in for the film's release. [104] In China, where it was projected to debut to around $50 million, the film made $21.5 million (RMB 140 million) on its first day. The film was also a streaming hit, becoming the most successful launch item in HBO Max's history at the time of its release. Let’s assume that the movie meets the Covid-19 pandemic adjusted financial expectations of Legendary Pictures; the studio could easily greenlight a follow-up (or multiple sequels). [63] For the Hawaii shoot, the crew filmed on the USS Missouri, at Manoa Falls, and in Downtown Honolulu. The film's writers room was assembled in March 2017, and Wingard was announced as the director in May 2017. A sequel to Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) and Kong: Skull Island (2017), it is the fourth film in Legendary's MonsterVerse. Sometime later, Monarch has established an observation post in the Hollow Earth, where Kong now rules. And so, the Legendary MonsterVerse was born. The original film was very fun, but you feel a little let down that the movie doesn’t take a definitive stance. "[111] The film grossed $13.3 million in its second weekend, remaining in first and becoming the highest-grossing domestic release of the pandemic (passing Tenet's $58.5 million). [65][66] Filming locations in Australia included Miami State High School and parts of Brisbane such as the Newstead suburb, the Chinatown Mall in Fortitude Valley, and the Wickham Terrace Car Park. In March 2017, Legendary assembled a writers room to develop the story for Godzilla vs. Kong, with Terry Rossio (who co-wrote an early unproduced script for TriStar's Godzilla)[38] leading a team consisting of Patrick McKay, J. D. Payne, Lindsey Beer, Cat Vasko, T.S. If things go accordingly, we can expect ‘Godzilla vs. Kong 2’ to arrive on our screens sometime in 2024 at the earliest. The studio planned to have discussions with Warner Bros. regarding a more "generous deal" however legal action was considered. [124] 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.
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