In Godzilla x Kong The New Empire, director Adam Wingard shares insights into the iconic monster Godzilla’s new look. Scheduled for release on April 12, 2024, and featuring a star-studded cast including Dan Stevens, Rebecca Hall, Rachel House, and Brian Tyree Henry, the film marks the next installment in the Hollywood Monsterverse franchise.
Wingard explains the decision to alter Godzilla’s appearance, citing a desire for creative freedom. In an interview with Total Film (via Games Radar), he expressed the need for Godzilla to have continuity in the previous film, The King of Monsters, and the 2014 Godzilla remake. However, for Godzilla x Kong, Wingard sought “a chance at doing [his] own version of Godzilla,” aiming to experiment with the monster’s spines and colors to contribute meaningfully to the story.
The director also briefly touched on the presentation of Kong in the film. Having previously directed Godzilla vs. Kong in 2021, Wingard’s return to the Monsterverse suggests a willingness to take more creative liberties with the classic characters, ensuring a distinct vision for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Positioned uniquely within recent Godzilla films, the upcoming installment follows the largely positive reception of Godzilla vs. Kong (76% on Rotten Tomatoes) but contrasts with the less acclaimed Godzilla: King of the Monsters (42% on Rotten Tomatoes). Additionally, 2023 saw the release of Toho’s Godzilla Minus One, a Japanese iteration that garnered universal acclaim. Godzilla x Kong faces the challenge of maintaining positive reviews within the Monsterverse or risking overshadowing by the praised Toho version.
Wingard’s successful direction of Godzilla vs. Kong signals hope for the Hollywood versions, demonstrating an ability to enhance the quality of the Monsterverse films. As Wingard crafts his unique rendering of Godzilla for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, fans can anticipate an exciting exploration of the iconic monster’s evolution.
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Our Reader’s Queries
Who is the villain of Godzilla x Kong?
In Godzilla x Kong, Scar King is the dominant force in the Hollow Earth and part of Kong’s clan. This hints at the existence of other massive primates in the MonsterVerse, opening up possibilities for future plots and safeguarding Kong’s kind.
What Godzilla movie is coming in 2024?
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to hit the big screens on March 29, 2024.
What is the plot of Godzilla x Kong the New Empire?
The highly anticipated sequel to Godzilla Vs Kong is set to release on March 29th, 2024 after the completion of shooting. The team will now enter a lengthy editing and post-production phase to perfect the monsters and CGI for the big screen.