Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – unearthing the secrets of Hollow Earth (trailer).
Hold onto your hats, folks, because the monster mash we’ve all been waiting for is stomping back to screens with a vengeance. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is gearing up to be the ultimate showdown that not only pits our favorite titans against each other but also throws them into a tag-team bout against a mystery menace that’s got both the Hollow Earth and our good ol’ surface world in a bit of a twist.
Directed by Adam Wingard, who’s evidently decided that one round of titan tussles wasn’t enough for his cinematic tastes, this sequel promises more roars, more wreckage, and, yes, more monster heart. Returning to the fray are Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Kaylee Hottle, alongside fresh faces like Dan Stevens, Alex Ferns, and Fala Chen, making the ensemble cast as mighty as the creatures they’re wrangling.
Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. After the box office bonanza that was Godzilla vs. Kong, amidst a world grappling with the fun and frolics of the COVID-19 pandemic, Legendary and Warner Bros. decided that what the world really needed was…more monsters. And who are we to disagree? Filming kicked off in the scenic vistas of Gold Coast, Queensland, because if you’re going to have titans throwing down, you might as well give them a beautiful backdrop to destroy, right?
Scheduled for an international release on March 27, 2024, with the US getting its piece of the pie two days later, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is not just a cinematic event; it’s a historical milestone. It marks the 38th film in the Godzilla series, the 13th in the King Kong series, and, notably, the fifth Godzilla film fully produced by an American studio. Talk about a cultural exchange!
The premise? Oh, it’s juicy. After their last tiff, Godzilla and Kong have decided to play nice (sort of) and tackle an “undiscovered threat” lurking in the shadows. This isn’t just a battle; it’s a deep dive into the lore of these iconic beasts, exploring their origins, the enigmatic Skull Island, and the ancient battles that have tied these titans to humanity forever. Sounds like a family reunion you don’t want to miss, especially when said family can squash cities like grapes.
Legendary and Warner Bros. have been teasing us with the potential of expanding this monster-verse if the films hit the mark, and boy, did Godzilla vs. Kong leave a mark. It was a streaming sensation, a box office behemoth, and even the most pirated film of 2021. Talk about a triple threat.
For those keeping score, this sequel was whispered into existence back in March 2022, with filming commencing in the latter part of the year. Adam Wingard, who’s becoming quite the titan whisperer, is back in the director’s chair, promising that this next installment will take us to new heights (and possibly new depths).
As SFcrowsnest eagerly anticipates the release, we can’t help but wonder: With such a rich history and an ever-expanding universe, where can our beloved monsters go from here? More importantly, will they ever learn to share the Earth or, at the very least, agree on a decor style for Hollow Earth? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for certain: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to be a colossal spectacle that will have us all cheering for our favorite titan—until the next undiscovered threat comes along, that is.
