Can you believe it? It’s been over ten years since Legendary Pictures took the bold step of securing the rights to Godzilla and a host of other iconic monsters from Japan’s Toho. This marked the dawn of what fans now cherish as the MonsterVerse—a colossal cinematic universe that also welcomed King Kong into its fold! The epic journey kicked off with the 2014 release of Godzilla, and the franchise hasn’t looked back since. It has blossomed into a thrilling collection including Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs. Kong, the animated Skull Island series, a live-action adventure in Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and the upcoming Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
And now, the anticipation builds further as we gear up for a titanic clash once more! Just a couple of weeks after revealing that production had kicked off, Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. have officially confirmed the filming of the new installment, unveiling a chilling teaser to get our imaginations running wild. Mark your calendars for the theatrical release slated for March 26, 2027, under the gripping title of Godzilla x Kong: Supernova.
While the previous films of this saga were helmed by the talented Adam Wingard—who has decided to steer away from monster battles for now, opting instead for his action horror project Onslaught—the sequel finds a new captain at the helm. Grant Sputore, known for his work on the thought-provoking sci-fi flick I Am Mother, steps in to direct this cinematic showdown. He’ll be wielding the script crafted by none other than Dave Callaham, credited for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
In terms of box office bank, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire made waves as the franchise’s highest-grossing entry to date, raking in a staggering $571.9 million globally! Can you believe it? This eclipses the previous record held by Kong: Skull Island, which earned $568 million. According to Deadline, Godzilla x Kong: Supernova promises to blend the familiar faces of Godzilla, Kong, and an array of Titans with fresh human characters as they confront an earth-shattering cataclysm. Talk about high stakes!
The cast is equally electrifying, featuring rising star Kaitlyn Dever from The Last of Us, alongside Jack O’Connell (taking on the role of Dever’s on-screen brother), Delroy Lindo from Get Shorty, Matthew Modine of Stranger Things fame, Alycia Debnam-Carey from Fear the Walking Dead, and Dan Stevens reprising his role as the Titan veterinarian Trapper from The New Empire.
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