The Godzilla film franchise has been flourishing in recent years. Now fans of the monster – and Kong – will be excited to know that another new movie, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, is set to hit theaters. The first official trailer for Godzilla x Kong has been shared below.
The characters previously crossed over in 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong. This particular film, directed by Adam Wingard, rejuvenated the MonsterVerse when the franchise’s future was uncertain. Now Wingard returns to direct Godzilla x Kong, and as you can see below, he’s taking everything to the next level.
The MonsterVerse was first established with Godzilla in 2014. Kong: Skull Island followed in 2017 and Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 2019. Reactions seemed to be mixed, with Godzilla vs. Kong winning audiences over and paving the way for two new television shows. Now we can see how Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire will push the brand even further.
Here’s the official trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire:
This new trailer comes just weeks after the live-action series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters premiered on Apple TV Plus. Additionally, Japan’s busy making their own Godzilla comeback with Godzilla Minus One which is now hitting theaters. It’s definitely a good time to be a fan of the iconic movie monster.
Adam Wingard directed the film which was written by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, and Jeremy Slater based on a story by Rossio, Wingard, and Barrett.
The cast of the film includes Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Kaylee Hottle, Fala Chen, Alex Ferns, and Rachel House.
Fans will be able to see Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to hit theaters on April 12, 2024. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates on this highly-anticipated new installment of the MonsterVerse as we have them.