It’s no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic upended the movie theater business in 2020, but in the years since, the industry has slowly climbed back. In 2021, 14 movies were able to cross the coveted $100 million mark at the U.S. box office. In 2022, that number jumped up to 18 films. And in 2023, there were a whopping 25 such blockbusters. So how many features released during the current 2024 calendar year will end up becoming box office behemoths? Stay tuned.
To date, the biggest money-makers of the year are a pair of highly anticipated sequels: “Inside Out 2” and “Dune: Part Two.” Scroll through our gallery above (or click here for direct access) to see all of the 2024 box office hits so far that made more than $100 million in the United States. The number will continue to grow as high-profile movies like “Wicked” and “Mufasa: The Lion King” will be released later in the year.
To date, the biggest money-makers of the year are a pair of highly anticipated sequels: “Inside Out 2” and “Dune: Part Two.” Scroll through our gallery above (or click here for direct access) to see all of the 2024 box office hits so far that made more than $100 million in the United States. The number will continue to grow as high-profile movies like “Wicked” and “Mufasa: The Lion King” will be released later in the year.
- 7/13/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Local animated features led Japanese box office in the first half of 2024 as just two Hollywood titles broke the top 10.
Of the 20 highest-grossing films released so far this year, 15 were produced in Japan. Six out of the top 10 titles are anime features.
Dominating the first half of 2024 was Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram, the 27th annual entry in a series of films about a high school detective who has been shrunk to child-like proportions. The film has earned $94.4m (¥15.19bn) – a record for the long-running franchise. By comparison, 2023’s top-grossing film, animation The First Slam Dunk, took $98.6m (¥15.87bn) over...
Of the 20 highest-grossing films released so far this year, 15 were produced in Japan. Six out of the top 10 titles are anime features.
Dominating the first half of 2024 was Detective Conan: The Million-Dollar Pentagram, the 27th annual entry in a series of films about a high school detective who has been shrunk to child-like proportions. The film has earned $94.4m (¥15.19bn) – a record for the long-running franchise. By comparison, 2023’s top-grossing film, animation The First Slam Dunk, took $98.6m (¥15.87bn) over...
- 7/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
For fans of gigantic monster brawls, Max just quietly added what may be the most underrated sci-fi monster movie of the year, ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.’ A Surprise Hit in a Celebrated Franchise The MonsterVerse has had its ups and downs since it kicked off with 2014’s Godzilla. Directed by Gareth Edwards, that film was followed by Kong: Skull Island (2017), directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), and Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) under the direction of Adam Wingard. The latest installment, ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,’ helmed once again by Wingard, continues the...
- 7/7/2024
- by Steve Delickson
- TVovermind.com
There are few genre movies of any kind that can claim to have the level of influence that 1954's "Godzilla" had. Directed by Ishiro Honda, the kaiju classic was made as a response to the tragedy of the atomic bomb that Japan faced in World War II scarcely a decade earlier. The wounds were still fresh for the country at the time and, in that way, it's tough for modern audiences to truly view the film through the same lens as when it first came out, particularly those of us who aren't Japanese. But that's precisely why it was met with such an emotional response out of the gate.
2021's Life Godzilla did a deep dive on the "Godzilla" franchise and looked back at the original film that started it all. Stunt man Haruo Nakajima was in the audience for the film's premiere and he offered a bit of context...
2021's Life Godzilla did a deep dive on the "Godzilla" franchise and looked back at the original film that started it all. Stunt man Haruo Nakajima was in the audience for the film's premiere and he offered a bit of context...
- 7/7/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Godzilla and Kong are back together in their latest adventure, but will they be able to save mankind? Find out on Thursday, July 4 when “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” makes some fireworks of its own on Max! The movie becomes available to stream with a Max subscription for the first time on Thursday, so fans can enjoy its face-melting action from the comfort of their couch! Watch “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” with a Subscription to Max.
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Despite the uneasy truce that allowed them to take down Mechagodzilla together, Kong and Godzilla are hardly the best of friends. The two have gone their separate ways since that battle, and Kong descends deep underground to seek an...
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Despite the uneasy truce that allowed them to take down Mechagodzilla together, Kong and Godzilla are hardly the best of friends. The two have gone their separate ways since that battle, and Kong descends deep underground to seek an...
- 7/4/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
A sixth installment in Legendary’s 10-years-strong Monsterverse is in the works, and Warner Bros. has provided us with a release date this afternoon: March 26, 2027. Yes, 2027.
The wait is long. But have no fear, as the television series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” has been renewed for a second season, so that will likely come along a bit earlier to tide us over.
Grant Sputore (I Am Mother) will direct the upcoming sixth movie, with Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) on board to write the screenplay.
Beginning with the Godzilla film in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and most recently the record-breaking Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the Monsterverse has accumulated over $2B at the global box office and expanded into the highly successful event series, Legendary’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for...
The wait is long. But have no fear, as the television series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” has been renewed for a second season, so that will likely come along a bit earlier to tide us over.
Grant Sputore (I Am Mother) will direct the upcoming sixth movie, with Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) on board to write the screenplay.
Beginning with the Godzilla film in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and most recently the record-breaking Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the Monsterverse has accumulated over $2B at the global box office and expanded into the highly successful event series, Legendary’s Monarch: Legacy of Monsters for...
- 6/28/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Streaming Release Date is out(Photo Credit –Facebook)
After taking the box office by storm, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is getting a streaming release. So if you missed out on watching the Monsterverse blockbuster in theaters, you can finally enjoy it at the comfort of your home.
A sequel to 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, the film features the two giants setting aside their differences and teaming up to defeat a threat that is bound to destroy Earth. Here is how and when you can watch Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire on streaming.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Streaming Release Date
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire will begin streaming on Max on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, just in time for Independence Day. Apart from the original version of the film, an American Sign Language version will also be available to stream on the same day,...
After taking the box office by storm, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is getting a streaming release. So if you missed out on watching the Monsterverse blockbuster in theaters, you can finally enjoy it at the comfort of your home.
A sequel to 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, the film features the two giants setting aside their differences and teaming up to defeat a threat that is bound to destroy Earth. Here is how and when you can watch Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire on streaming.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Streaming Release Date
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire will begin streaming on Max on Thursday, July 4th, 2024, just in time for Independence Day. Apart from the original version of the film, an American Sign Language version will also be available to stream on the same day,...
- 6/28/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
More Godzilla and King Kong are coming to Max. “Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire” will be available to stream from home on Max starting July 4. The film was a box office hit earlier this year with $196 million at the domestic box office and $567 million worldwide.
Following the events of 2021’s “Godzilla vs. Kong,” the new film finds the two iconic monsters putting aside their differences and living peacefully — with King Kong residing in the Hollow Earth alone and Godzilla fighting destructive monsters and napping in Rome’s Colosseum. However, that balance is disrupted when Kong, longing for fellow gigantic friends, discovers a violent clan of massive apes hiding out in Hollow Earth. Led by the ruthless Scar King, the apes attack Earth, and the only creatures who can stop them are Godzilla and Kong.
The latest film in the Monsterverse franchise was released in theaters March 29. It was directed by Adam Wingard,...
Following the events of 2021’s “Godzilla vs. Kong,” the new film finds the two iconic monsters putting aside their differences and living peacefully — with King Kong residing in the Hollow Earth alone and Godzilla fighting destructive monsters and napping in Rome’s Colosseum. However, that balance is disrupted when Kong, longing for fellow gigantic friends, discovers a violent clan of massive apes hiding out in Hollow Earth. Led by the ruthless Scar King, the apes attack Earth, and the only creatures who can stop them are Godzilla and Kong.
The latest film in the Monsterverse franchise was released in theaters March 29. It was directed by Adam Wingard,...
- 6/27/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
‘Street Fighter’ is slated for a 2026 release.The latest movie version of the hit fighting game from Sony is set to be out on 20 March in two years, according to Variety.It added the movie is being co-developed and produced with Japanese game distributor Capcom.Producers Legendary scored the film and television rights to the highly popular gaming series in 2023.Since the franchise launched in 1987, ‘Street Fighter’ has shifted more than 49 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most well-known and highest-grossing video game franchises of all time.It has also spawned other games, spin-offs and crossovers featuring characters including Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Guile and M Bison. Capcom is behind other popular games including ‘Resident Evil’ and ‘Monster Hunter’, and news of the upcoming ‘Street Fighter’ adaptation comes amid a trend of using games as inspiration for hit live action series including Prime Video’s ‘Fallout’.But 2026 won’t...
- 6/27/2024
- by BANG Showbiz Reporter
- Bang Showbiz
“Street Fighter” has landed a March 20, 2026 domestic release date from Sony. The film, from Legendary, is co-developed and produced with Japanese game distributor Capcom.
Legendary nabbed the film and television rights to the highly popular gaming series in 2023. Since the franchise launched in 1987, Street Fighter has sold over 49 million units worldwide, becoming one of the most well-known and highest-grossing video game franchises of all time.
It also spawned other games, spin-offs and crossovers featuring characters like Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Guile and M. Bison. Capcom is behind other popular games like “Resident Evil” and “Monster Hunter.”
This isn’t the first time “Street Fighter” has hit the big screen. Universal mounted an adaptation of the same name in 1994, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kylie Minogue, Ming-Na Wen and Raul Julia. In 2009, 20th Century Fox released “Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li” with Kristin Kreuk. Both projets were critical and commercial misfires.
While...
Legendary nabbed the film and television rights to the highly popular gaming series in 2023. Since the franchise launched in 1987, Street Fighter has sold over 49 million units worldwide, becoming one of the most well-known and highest-grossing video game franchises of all time.
It also spawned other games, spin-offs and crossovers featuring characters like Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, Guile and M. Bison. Capcom is behind other popular games like “Resident Evil” and “Monster Hunter.”
This isn’t the first time “Street Fighter” has hit the big screen. Universal mounted an adaptation of the same name in 1994, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kylie Minogue, Ming-Na Wen and Raul Julia. In 2009, 20th Century Fox released “Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li” with Kristin Kreuk. Both projets were critical and commercial misfires.
While...
- 6/26/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, Fala Chen | Written by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, Jeremy Slater | Directed by Adam Wingard
Adam Wingard returns to the director’s chair to deliver a second helping of the mother of all monster battles, following his superlative work on 2021’s Godzilla Vs Kong. The fifth film in Warner Bros’ MonsterVerse series, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sees Kong and Godzilla teaming up to take on a new pair of adversaries, but not without punching each other a bit first. Got to give the fans what they want, after all.
The plot picks up a couple of years after the events of the previous film, with Kong now settled into his new home in Hollow Earth and Godzilla taking down Titans on the surface world, in between power naps in the Colosseum. However, when Dr Ilene Andrews’ (Rebecca...
Adam Wingard returns to the director’s chair to deliver a second helping of the mother of all monster battles, following his superlative work on 2021’s Godzilla Vs Kong. The fifth film in Warner Bros’ MonsterVerse series, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sees Kong and Godzilla teaming up to take on a new pair of adversaries, but not without punching each other a bit first. Got to give the fans what they want, after all.
The plot picks up a couple of years after the events of the previous film, with Kong now settled into his new home in Hollow Earth and Godzilla taking down Titans on the surface world, in between power naps in the Colosseum. However, when Dr Ilene Andrews’ (Rebecca...
- 6/25/2024
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
Modern fandom, to say the least, is very misguided in its sense of entitlement. As proof, look no further than Change dot org, a website where anyone can start a petition for just about anything. Amongst the dozens of joke petitions, the hundreds of political petitions, and other types of requests on the website, you can find many (way too many) petitions regarding the arts and entertainment. More specifically, petitions involving what fans believe should (or should not) be included in their beloved franchises.
Perhaps, if one's feeling charitable, such petitions had some merit back during the days when most filmmakers working on franchise films were only barely aware of any given series and its fanbase. Nowadays — really, for the last 20-odd years or so — studios and producers seek to hire creators who are already self-avowed fans of a given character or source material, the better to hopefully circumvent issues with fan demands.
Perhaps, if one's feeling charitable, such petitions had some merit back during the days when most filmmakers working on franchise films were only barely aware of any given series and its fanbase. Nowadays — really, for the last 20-odd years or so — studios and producers seek to hire creators who are already self-avowed fans of a given character or source material, the better to hopefully circumvent issues with fan demands.
- 6/21/2024
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Mega
Eiza González set social media ablaze with her beach outing, where she was seen playing in the waves and showcasing her stunning figure. A photo shared on a fan page captured the actress in a tiny string bikini that highlighted her flat tummy and toned physique, leaving fans in awe.
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The Mexican actress, known for her roles in films like "Baby Driver" and "Godzilla vs. Kong," took some time to enjoy the sun and surf. The candid snapshot featured González embracing the beach vibes, her flawless figure on full display.
The tiny string bikini, perfectly accentuating her curves, emphasized her flat stomach and sculpted abs, proving once again why she's a fitness inspiration to many.
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Eiza González set social media ablaze with her beach outing, where she was seen playing in the waves and showcasing her stunning figure. A photo shared on a fan page captured the actress in a tiny string bikini that highlighted her flat tummy and toned physique, leaving fans in awe.
Eiza González Soaks Up The Sun
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The Mexican actress, known for her roles in films like "Baby Driver" and "Godzilla vs. Kong," took some time to enjoy the sun and surf. The candid snapshot featured González embracing the beach vibes, her flawless figure on full display.
The tiny string bikini, perfectly accentuating her curves, emphasized her flat stomach and sculpted abs, proving once again why she's a fitness inspiration to many.
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- 6/21/2024
- by Alisan Duran
- The Blast
Behind the Scenes with Adam Wingard Adam Wingard, the director of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” had ambitious plans for the iconic monsters, especially for Kong. While “Godzilla vs. Kong” pits two of the mightiest monsters ever to hit the big screen against each other in a brawl for the ages,” it was Wingard’s vision for a near-silent movie that caught the audience’s attention. Kong’s Unique Communication Kong’s depth as a character was significantly enhanced by his method of communication. In several scenes, Kong uses sign language, a unique touch that added a layer of emotional expressiveness to the...
- 6/17/2024
- by Steve Delickson
- TVovermind.com
To date, there have been five films and one TV series in the MonsterVerse series, a high-profile American reinterpretation of Toho's long-running Godzilla series. The series began in 2014 with Gareth Edwards' "Godzilla," and that first film was a massive hit, but in terms of quality, the Monsterverse overall has been a mixed bag at best. Jordan Vogt-Roberts' "Kong: Skull Island" was a decent blockbuster, but the first and third films in the series — the third being "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" — lacked a sense of whimsy and fun, qualities vital to the Toho Godzilla films of the '60s and '70s.
It wouldn't be until Adam Wingard directed "Godzilla vs. Kong" in 2021 that the code would be cracked. Edwards had previously tried to make Godzilla into something smoky and stern, capturing the tone of a post-9/11 bum-out actioner with none of the actual thematic heft. Wingard knew that a...
It wouldn't be until Adam Wingard directed "Godzilla vs. Kong" in 2021 that the code would be cracked. Edwards had previously tried to make Godzilla into something smoky and stern, capturing the tone of a post-9/11 bum-out actioner with none of the actual thematic heft. Wingard knew that a...
- 6/17/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
It is a shame that Adam Wingard won't be returning to direct any more movies in the MonsterVerse, but we can hope that the franchise will veer into fresh directions with a change of hands. Wingard's contributions have shaped a chunk of the expectations we have from the kaiju-focused franchise, especially the lore surrounding Hollow Earth and the monsters that inhabit it. Before the director ventured into making "Godzilla vs. Kong" and the recently released "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," he dabbled in low-budget horror projects such as "The Guest" and "You're Next," and has currently set his sights on helming an action-thriller titled "Onslaught." But what was it like for Wingard to adapt to the expectations surrounding a kaiju blockbuster centered on an epic, highly-anticipated fight between two beasts with unresolved beef?
For starters, Wingard had a clear roadmap planned out for "Godzilla vs. Kong," where a singular...
For starters, Wingard had a clear roadmap planned out for "Godzilla vs. Kong," where a singular...
- 6/16/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
How do you change a culture? Influence the storytellers. That’s the vision that drives the work of Rideback Rise, the nonprofit organization founded by producer Dan Lin to provide support to creators of color.
On the latest episode of Variety podcast “Strictly Business,” Diana Mogollón, the newly appointed CEO of Rideback Rise, details the annual fellowship program run by Rideback Rise as well as the many mentoring and networking events held at its Rideback Ranch facility in Los Angeles’ Historic Filipintown neighborhood near Silver Lake. The work and communal spaces were built out three years ago in an abandonded post office on Beverly Boulevard that Lin and partners outfitted as prime creative space.
Mogollón explains that Rideback Rise’s fellowship program is focused on providing career boosters for creatives who have some experience but need the luxury of time and focus to take their work to the next level.
On the latest episode of Variety podcast “Strictly Business,” Diana Mogollón, the newly appointed CEO of Rideback Rise, details the annual fellowship program run by Rideback Rise as well as the many mentoring and networking events held at its Rideback Ranch facility in Los Angeles’ Historic Filipintown neighborhood near Silver Lake. The work and communal spaces were built out three years ago in an abandonded post office on Beverly Boulevard that Lin and partners outfitted as prime creative space.
Mogollón explains that Rideback Rise’s fellowship program is focused on providing career boosters for creatives who have some experience but need the luxury of time and focus to take their work to the next level.
- 6/14/2024
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
There's a new king in town. It may have happened just as the movie is arriving on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD, but "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" has passed a majorly impressive box office milestone. Two and a half months after director Adam Wingard's follow-up to 2021's "Godzilla vs. Kong" hit theaters, it has officially passed 2017's "Kong: Skull Island" to become the highest-grossing movie in the MonsterVerse franchise.
According to Deadline, "Godzilla x Kong" has now amassed $570 million worldwide, taking it just past the $568.6 million total of "Skull Island." Wingard's second MonsterVerse film has earned $196.3 million domestically to go with $373.7 million internationally. The biggest difference is that "Skull Island" made a whopping $400 million of its total overseas in its day. The only film in the franchise to make more than "GxK" domestically was 2014's "Godzilla" ($200 million domestically/$529 million worldwide) directed by Gareth Edwards. That film kicked...
According to Deadline, "Godzilla x Kong" has now amassed $570 million worldwide, taking it just past the $568.6 million total of "Skull Island." Wingard's second MonsterVerse film has earned $196.3 million domestically to go with $373.7 million internationally. The biggest difference is that "Skull Island" made a whopping $400 million of its total overseas in its day. The only film in the franchise to make more than "GxK" domestically was 2014's "Godzilla" ($200 million domestically/$529 million worldwide) directed by Gareth Edwards. That film kicked...
- 6/11/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Fans have long been demanding a sequel to Nicolas Cage’s Face/Off, and while there was indeed a plan for it, somehow it never gets off the ground. Director Adam Wingard, who famously helmed two Godzilla films, even admitted he met with the actor.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire / Legendary Pictures
Even after all the campaign efforts to get a follow-up to the 1997 action thriller movie, Wingard focused on making a sequel to 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, but fans cannot blame him. Cage also loved the franchise that they ended up talking about it rather than Face/Off.
Adam Wingard Spoke With Nicolas Cage About Godzilla Movies
In an interview with Uproxx, filmmaker Adam Wingard revealed he discussed the plans for a sequel to Nicolas Cage’s Face/Off, but during their conversation, they could not help but insert some Godzilla topics.
I specifically had a meeting with Nic Cage about...
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire / Legendary Pictures
Even after all the campaign efforts to get a follow-up to the 1997 action thriller movie, Wingard focused on making a sequel to 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, but fans cannot blame him. Cage also loved the franchise that they ended up talking about it rather than Face/Off.
Adam Wingard Spoke With Nicolas Cage About Godzilla Movies
In an interview with Uproxx, filmmaker Adam Wingard revealed he discussed the plans for a sequel to Nicolas Cage’s Face/Off, but during their conversation, they could not help but insert some Godzilla topics.
I specifically had a meeting with Nic Cage about...
- 6/11/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire may have received mixed reviews (on Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a disappointing 54% score), but it now sits atop the MonsterVerse as the franchise's most successful movie yet.
Despite being released on Digital platforms last month, the movie rampaged to a mighty $570 million at the global box office this weekend. As a result, it's surpassed Kong: Skull Island as the franchise's most successful entry to date.
With a surprisingly frugal $135 million budget - the lowest in the MonsterVerse's history - there's no denying that Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is a box office hit. Grossing $196 million domestically and $371.3 million internationally, Warner Bros. and Legendary have netted a tidy profit at a time theaters are struggling due to relatively few hit movies being released.
Here's how each MonsterVerse movie compares in terms of box office revenue:
Godzilla (2014) - $525 million
Kong: Skull Island (2017) - $569 million
Godzilla: King of the Monsters...
Despite being released on Digital platforms last month, the movie rampaged to a mighty $570 million at the global box office this weekend. As a result, it's surpassed Kong: Skull Island as the franchise's most successful entry to date.
With a surprisingly frugal $135 million budget - the lowest in the MonsterVerse's history - there's no denying that Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is a box office hit. Grossing $196 million domestically and $371.3 million internationally, Warner Bros. and Legendary have netted a tidy profit at a time theaters are struggling due to relatively few hit movies being released.
Here's how each MonsterVerse movie compares in terms of box office revenue:
Godzilla (2014) - $525 million
Kong: Skull Island (2017) - $569 million
Godzilla: King of the Monsters...
- 6/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire that hit theaters in March 2024 amidst lots of hype has lived up to the lofty expectations from fans across the world. The 5th film in the MonsterVerse franchise, which is a follow-up to the 2021 blockbuster, sees Godzilla and Kong reunite to fight an unknown threat hidden within the Earth that poses grave danger to humans and Titans alike.
A still from Godzilla X Kong: A New Empire (image credit: Legendary Pictures)
The movie has now earned the stellar distinction of being the most successful MonsterVerse film ever through its box office collection. This achievement is even more significant when one compares it to 2017’s Kong: Skull Island which had two massive Marvel stars, Brie Larson and Tom Hiddleston in the lead roles, but did not reach the box office glory of the 5th installment.
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Claims Top Spot In...
A still from Godzilla X Kong: A New Empire (image credit: Legendary Pictures)
The movie has now earned the stellar distinction of being the most successful MonsterVerse film ever through its box office collection. This achievement is even more significant when one compares it to 2017’s Kong: Skull Island which had two massive Marvel stars, Brie Larson and Tom Hiddleston in the lead roles, but did not reach the box office glory of the 5th installment.
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Claims Top Spot In...
- 6/10/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
While many films have been struggling at the box office here in 2024, Legendary’s Monsterverse is showing no signs of slowing down. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the fifth installment in the franchise universe that began with Godzilla 10 years ago, was a massive hit earlier this year, and now it’s officially the Monsterverse’s highest grossing movie of all time.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire just hit $570 million at the worldwide box office over the weekend, $200 million of which was made here in the U.S.!
Here’s how it stacks up against the other four Monsterverse movies…
Godzilla (2014) – $524.9 million Kong: Skull Island (2017) – $568.6 million Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) – $387.3 million Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) – $470.1 million Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) – $570 million
Legendary and Warner Bros. are still all-in on the Monsterverse, for obvious reasons, with an untitled sixth movie already in development and TV show “Monarch” getting a second season.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire just hit $570 million at the worldwide box office over the weekend, $200 million of which was made here in the U.S.!
Here’s how it stacks up against the other four Monsterverse movies…
Godzilla (2014) – $524.9 million Kong: Skull Island (2017) – $568.6 million Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) – $387.3 million Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) – $470.1 million Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) – $570 million
Legendary and Warner Bros. are still all-in on the Monsterverse, for obvious reasons, with an untitled sixth movie already in development and TV show “Monarch” getting a second season.
- 6/10/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
5 Highest Grossing Godzilla Movies Ranked ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
The king of monsters is ruling the global box office. According to Deadline, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has surpassed its predecessors as the highest-grossing movie in the Legendary and Warner Bros Monsterverse franchise.
After Warner Bros’ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’s disappointing run, which grossed only $58 million domestically and another $85 million from overseas markets, the Adam Wingard-directed Godzilla installment swooped in to save the studio.
While Furiosa failed to recoup its $170 million budget, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire smashed records, accumulating $570 million around the world. The film also beat the record held by the 2014 Godzilla movie.
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The king of monsters is ruling the global box office. According to Deadline, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has surpassed its predecessors as the highest-grossing movie in the Legendary and Warner Bros Monsterverse franchise.
After Warner Bros’ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’s disappointing run, which grossed only $58 million domestically and another $85 million from overseas markets, the Adam Wingard-directed Godzilla installment swooped in to save the studio.
While Furiosa failed to recoup its $170 million budget, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire smashed records, accumulating $570 million around the world. The film also beat the record held by the 2014 Godzilla movie.
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- 6/10/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
In einem Jahr, in dem die Blockbuster rar gesät sind, setzt das Gipfeltreffen der ikonischen Monster ein Ausrufezeichen: Weltweit avancierte „Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ nun zum umsatzstärksten Teil der fünf Titel umfassenden Monsterverse-Reihe.
„Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ ist aktuell noch zweitumsatzstärkster US-Release des laufenden Jahres (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)
In einem Kinojahr, das nun nicht gerade vor guten Nachrichten strotzt, kommt dieser Leistung noch ein wenig mehr Bedeutung zu: Laut erster Zahlen von Comscore hat „Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ am Wochenende die Marke von 570 Mio. Dollar weltweitem Einspiel überschritten – und sich damit zum bisherigen Boxoffice-König der 2014 mit „Godzilla“ gestarteten Reihe gekrönt, die mittlerweile fünf Filme und zwei Serien („Skull Island“ auf Netflix und „Monarch: Legacy of Monsters“ bei Apple TV+) umfasst.
Überholt wurde damit „Kong: Skull Island“, der 2017 knapp 569 Mio. Dollar eingespielt hatte. Der direkte Vorgänger „Godzilla vs. Kong“ hatte es nur auf rund 470 Mio.
„Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ ist aktuell noch zweitumsatzstärkster US-Release des laufenden Jahres (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)
In einem Kinojahr, das nun nicht gerade vor guten Nachrichten strotzt, kommt dieser Leistung noch ein wenig mehr Bedeutung zu: Laut erster Zahlen von Comscore hat „Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ am Wochenende die Marke von 570 Mio. Dollar weltweitem Einspiel überschritten – und sich damit zum bisherigen Boxoffice-König der 2014 mit „Godzilla“ gestarteten Reihe gekrönt, die mittlerweile fünf Filme und zwei Serien („Skull Island“ auf Netflix und „Monarch: Legacy of Monsters“ bei Apple TV+) umfasst.
Überholt wurde damit „Kong: Skull Island“, der 2017 knapp 569 Mio. Dollar eingespielt hatte. Der direkte Vorgänger „Godzilla vs. Kong“ hatte es nur auf rund 470 Mio.
- 6/10/2024
- by Marc Mensch
- Spot - Media & Film
Bad Boys: Ride or Die may have easily taken the top spot at the box office, but there’s a god and a king that may have something louder to say than Mike and Marcus. Per reports, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has officially become the highest-grossing movie in the MonsterVerse, hitting $570 million worldwide more than 10 weeks after first hitting theaters.
The previous champ of the MonsterVerse was 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, which, according to The Numbers, topped out at $561 million (although Deadline reports it at $568.6 million). The 2014 Godzilla holds at $529 million, while 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong and 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters were nowhere near the half billion dollar mark, with the latter having the franchise-low of $383 million.
Godzilla x Kong opened with $80 million domestically, which, while not hitting the mark set by 2014’s Godzilla, was enough to open at #1, a spot it held for its second week as well.
The previous champ of the MonsterVerse was 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, which, according to The Numbers, topped out at $561 million (although Deadline reports it at $568.6 million). The 2014 Godzilla holds at $529 million, while 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong and 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters were nowhere near the half billion dollar mark, with the latter having the franchise-low of $383 million.
Godzilla x Kong opened with $80 million domestically, which, while not hitting the mark set by 2014’s Godzilla, was enough to open at #1, a spot it held for its second week as well.
- 6/9/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
In a global box office that’s still licking its wounds from the strike, here’s something to scream about: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the highest grossing movie in the Legendary and Warner Bros Monsterverse franchise at $570M around the world.
That beats previous Monsterverse champ 2017’s Kong Skull Island which stomped to $568.6M. Broken out New Empire‘s grosses are $373.7M abroad and $196.3M domestic. Overall, New Empire is the highest grossing Monsterverse title in 35 markets including Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Indonesia, Mexico and UAE.
Props here to Warner Bros marketing, but also the global distribution team. Realize this: Sony’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire was originally on Easter weekend. Then the Culver City lot moved that movie up to March 22. This created a golden opportunity for Warners to step in and take over holy weekend, which has historically been a rich launchpad for the studio with Clash of the Titans,...
That beats previous Monsterverse champ 2017’s Kong Skull Island which stomped to $568.6M. Broken out New Empire‘s grosses are $373.7M abroad and $196.3M domestic. Overall, New Empire is the highest grossing Monsterverse title in 35 markets including Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Indonesia, Mexico and UAE.
Props here to Warner Bros marketing, but also the global distribution team. Realize this: Sony’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire was originally on Easter weekend. Then the Culver City lot moved that movie up to March 22. This created a golden opportunity for Warners to step in and take over holy weekend, which has historically been a rich launchpad for the studio with Clash of the Titans,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Max's newly announced release schedule raised questions about Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire's looming streaming debut.
Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. have a certified hit on their hands with the latest MonsterVerse installment, grossing $567 million at the worldwide box office.
Impressively, 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong earned over $470 million in theaters and was released simultaneously on streaming in the United States.
Read full article on The Direct.
Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. have a certified hit on their hands with the latest MonsterVerse installment, grossing $567 million at the worldwide box office.
Impressively, 2021's Godzilla vs. Kong earned over $470 million in theaters and was released simultaneously on streaming in the United States.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 6/8/2024
- by David Thompson
- The Direct
We recently got confirmation that a follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is officially in the works, with writer Dave Callaham enlisted to pen the script for the untitled movie.
There was no mention of a potential director at the time, but we'd later learn that Adam Wingard, who helmed The New Empire and previous MonsterVerse movie Godzilla vs. Kong, would no longer direct the project after initially being attached to return. His departure was described as "amicable and stemming from timing issues," with the door remaining "open for a future return."
Now, THR (via SFFGazette.com) the next instalment in the popular franchise has enlisted a new director, with Grant Sputore set to take the helm.
Sputore doesn't have much experience, having come from the world of commercials, but he does have one feature under his belt: The 2019 sci-fi movie I Am Mother starring Hilary Swank.
Callaham...
There was no mention of a potential director at the time, but we'd later learn that Adam Wingard, who helmed The New Empire and previous MonsterVerse movie Godzilla vs. Kong, would no longer direct the project after initially being attached to return. His departure was described as "amicable and stemming from timing issues," with the door remaining "open for a future return."
Now, THR (via SFFGazette.com) the next instalment in the popular franchise has enlisted a new director, with Grant Sputore set to take the helm.
Sputore doesn't have much experience, having come from the world of commercials, but he does have one feature under his belt: The 2019 sci-fi movie I Am Mother starring Hilary Swank.
Callaham...
- 6/7/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The fabled MonsterVerse has finally located a new director to helm the impending, epic battle between monsters in the Godzilla x Kong sequel.
Grant Sputore, who spearheaded the sci-fi film I Am Mother starring Hillary Swank, is set to take over the director’s chair in the new Godzilla x Kong installment as Adam Wingard takes his leave from the franchise.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
The news of Sputore’s addition to the forthcoming sequel comes right after Wingard announced his departure following Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Director Grant Sputore to Steer Godzilla x Kong 2
The new MonsterVerse outing, which will be a sequel to Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, is set to be directed by Grant Sputore (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Grant Sputore’s I Am Mother (2019) (Credit: Netflix)
Sputore, who is known for his work on the cyberpunk sci-fi I Am Mother,...
Grant Sputore, who spearheaded the sci-fi film I Am Mother starring Hillary Swank, is set to take over the director’s chair in the new Godzilla x Kong installment as Adam Wingard takes his leave from the franchise.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
The news of Sputore’s addition to the forthcoming sequel comes right after Wingard announced his departure following Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Director Grant Sputore to Steer Godzilla x Kong 2
The new MonsterVerse outing, which will be a sequel to Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, is set to be directed by Grant Sputore (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Grant Sputore’s I Am Mother (2019) (Credit: Netflix)
Sputore, who is known for his work on the cyberpunk sci-fi I Am Mother,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Vor knapp zwei Wochen hatte Adam Wingard angekündigt, keinen dritten Monsterfilm für Legendary inszenieren zu wollen. Jetzt hat das Studio mit Grant Sputore einen Regisseur für den nächsten Teil seines Monsterverse gefunden.
Grant Sputore inszeniert den nächsten Monsterfilm von Legendary (Credit: Imago / Zuma Wire)
Nach der Ankündiung von Adam Wingard vor gut zwei Wochen, nach „Godzilla vs. Kong“ und „Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ keinen dritten Monsterfilm für Legendary inszenieren zu wollen, hat das Studio jetzt mit Grant Sputore einen Regisseur für den nächsten Teil seines Monsterverse gefunden.
Wie US-Branchenmedien berichten, wird Sputore, dessen Debütfilm „I Am Mother“ mit Hilary Swank, Clara Rugaard und Rose Byrne in den Hauptrollen 2019 in Sundance seine Weltpremiere gefeiert hatte, für Legendary ein Drehbuch von Dave Callaham („Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings“) inszenieren.
Legendarys Monsterverse startete 2014 mit „Godzilla“, gefolgt von „Kong: Skull Island“ 2017, „Godzilla: King of the Monsters“ 2019, „Godzilla vs. Kong...
Grant Sputore inszeniert den nächsten Monsterfilm von Legendary (Credit: Imago / Zuma Wire)
Nach der Ankündiung von Adam Wingard vor gut zwei Wochen, nach „Godzilla vs. Kong“ und „Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ keinen dritten Monsterfilm für Legendary inszenieren zu wollen, hat das Studio jetzt mit Grant Sputore einen Regisseur für den nächsten Teil seines Monsterverse gefunden.
Wie US-Branchenmedien berichten, wird Sputore, dessen Debütfilm „I Am Mother“ mit Hilary Swank, Clara Rugaard und Rose Byrne in den Hauptrollen 2019 in Sundance seine Weltpremiere gefeiert hatte, für Legendary ein Drehbuch von Dave Callaham („Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings“) inszenieren.
Legendarys Monsterverse startete 2014 mit „Godzilla“, gefolgt von „Kong: Skull Island“ 2017, „Godzilla: King of the Monsters“ 2019, „Godzilla vs. Kong...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
Adam Wingard obliterated the kaiju-sized box office earlier this year with "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," the follow-up film to his moderate hit, "Godzilla vs. Kong." Wingard, a director who cut his teeth in the horror genre, was a fresh and exciting new voice to take over everyone's favorite monstrous, radioactive lizard and gigantic gorilla antiheroes. A few weeks back, Wingard announced that he would not be returning for whatever the next installment of Warner Bros. and Legendary's MonsterVerse franchise would bring, sending the studio on a hunt for their next director. It's a difficult task, to be sure, as Wingard brought some serious silliness to the franchise, opting for films that feel like spending millions of dollars to bring a playfully imaginative game of clashing titans to life.
The new MonsterVerse movie will be written by Dave Callaham, who provided scripts for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the...
The new MonsterVerse movie will be written by Dave Callaham, who provided scripts for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the...
- 6/7/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
When Adam Wingard said he would not return for the follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire, fans of Legendary‘s latest clash of the titans fell into despair. Wingard brought something special to Godzilla and Kong’s latest city-destroying brawl, and we hoped he’d remain a part of the franchise. Thankfully, Grant Sputore, the director of Hilary Swank’s sci-fi thriller I Am Mother, is stepping up to the plate.
The follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire should continue the story from Wingard’s latest blockbuster, focusing on Kong and Godzilla’s tag team antics alongside several Titans waiting in the wings. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse writer Dave Callaham will pen the script.
While Sputore is in, Wingard is moving on to direct Onslaught for A24. Wingard directed 2022’s Godzilla vs. Kong and this year’s Godzilla x Kong: New Empire.
The follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: New Empire should continue the story from Wingard’s latest blockbuster, focusing on Kong and Godzilla’s tag team antics alongside several Titans waiting in the wings. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse writer Dave Callaham will pen the script.
While Sputore is in, Wingard is moving on to direct Onslaught for A24. Wingard directed 2022’s Godzilla vs. Kong and this year’s Godzilla x Kong: New Empire.
- 6/6/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
A sixth installment in Legendary’s 10-years-strong Monsterverse is in the works, and The Hollywood Reporter lets us know that Grant Sputore (I Am Mother) will direct the movie.
THR notes, “The new Monstervese feature is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of other Titans.” Stay tuned for more.
Adam Wingard, meanwhile, is returning to his roots with Onslaught, an action-thriller for A24 that’s said to be more in the vein of his earlier movies You’re Next and The Guest.
Wingard had directed both Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong.
We had recently learned that Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is writing the upcoming (and untitled) sixth movie in the Monsterverse franchise.
Beginning with the Godzilla film in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and...
THR notes, “The new Monstervese feature is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of other Titans.” Stay tuned for more.
Adam Wingard, meanwhile, is returning to his roots with Onslaught, an action-thriller for A24 that’s said to be more in the vein of his earlier movies You’re Next and The Guest.
Wingard had directed both Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong.
We had recently learned that Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is writing the upcoming (and untitled) sixth movie in the Monsterverse franchise.
Beginning with the Godzilla film in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and...
- 6/6/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Legendary has closed a deal with I Am Mother filmmaker Grant Sputore to helm the next theatrical title in their Monsterverse franchise. As previously reported, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings scribe Dave Callaham is penning the next installment.
This comes in the wake of Adam Wingard stepping back for another Godzilla & Kong movie; that filmmaker having helmed the last two titles, Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the latter of which recently became the highest grossing in the Monsterverse franchise with $569.1M.
I Am Mother, Sputore’s debut feature, world premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews and starred Hilary Swank, Clara Rugaard, and Rose Byrne. The sci-fi thriller was acquired by Netflix.
As a commercial director, Sputore’s work has been recognized at every major advertising award show around the world, including the Cannes Lions, D&ad, Clios, Spikes, NY Festivals,...
This comes in the wake of Adam Wingard stepping back for another Godzilla & Kong movie; that filmmaker having helmed the last two titles, Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the latter of which recently became the highest grossing in the Monsterverse franchise with $569.1M.
I Am Mother, Sputore’s debut feature, world premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews and starred Hilary Swank, Clara Rugaard, and Rose Byrne. The sci-fi thriller was acquired by Netflix.
As a commercial director, Sputore’s work has been recognized at every major advertising award show around the world, including the Cannes Lions, D&ad, Clios, Spikes, NY Festivals,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Legendary’s Monsterverse has found a new master of disaster. The studio has tapped Grant Sputore to direct the next theatrical outing in the franchise following March’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Sputore came up from the world of commercials, and as a features director helmed the sci-fi movie I Am Mother, starring Hilary Swank. The film bowed at Sundance before hitting Netflix in 2019.
The new Monstervese feature is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of other Titans. The script comes from prolific genre scribe Dave Callaham, known for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Sputore’s hiring follows news that Adam Wingard would not return after directing both the latest installment and Godzilla vs. Kong (2022). Upon the release of Godzilla x Kong, Wingard told The Hollywood Reporter he hoped to return for another film to complete a trilogy,...
Sputore came up from the world of commercials, and as a features director helmed the sci-fi movie I Am Mother, starring Hilary Swank. The film bowed at Sundance before hitting Netflix in 2019.
The new Monstervese feature is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of other Titans. The script comes from prolific genre scribe Dave Callaham, known for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Sputore’s hiring follows news that Adam Wingard would not return after directing both the latest installment and Godzilla vs. Kong (2022). Upon the release of Godzilla x Kong, Wingard told The Hollywood Reporter he hoped to return for another film to complete a trilogy,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mechagodzilla is undoubtedly one of the coolest aspects of the MonsterVerse. The villain introduced in Godzilla vs. Kong gave us some visually extravagant scenes and proved a tough adversary for the Titans. Surprisingly, the villain was not initially planned for Godzilla vs. Kong but for another MonsterVerse project.
Mechagodzilla in Godzilla vs. Kong | Legendary Pictures
The MonsterVerse is known for bringing cool big-screen spectacles with its projects. Before appearing in the 2021 monster blockbuster, Mechagodzilla was slated to increase the visual appeal of Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
Writer Max Borenstein confirmed that he wanted to introduce the Gundam beast in the monster-studded 2019 Godzilla film, but he agreed that the monster made more sense in Godzilla vs. Kong.
Why was Mechagodzilla not introduced in Godzilla: King of the Monsters? A still from Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Legendary Pictures
Despite being pitched as a mega conflict between the two renowned Kaijus,...
Mechagodzilla in Godzilla vs. Kong | Legendary Pictures
The MonsterVerse is known for bringing cool big-screen spectacles with its projects. Before appearing in the 2021 monster blockbuster, Mechagodzilla was slated to increase the visual appeal of Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
Writer Max Borenstein confirmed that he wanted to introduce the Gundam beast in the monster-studded 2019 Godzilla film, but he agreed that the monster made more sense in Godzilla vs. Kong.
Why was Mechagodzilla not introduced in Godzilla: King of the Monsters? A still from Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Legendary Pictures
Despite being pitched as a mega conflict between the two renowned Kaijus,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The easiest way to make two rivals team up? Pit them up against an adversary who they can only defeat by working together. It's a tried and true storytelling formula and 2021's "Godzilla vs. Kong" is no different; after all, if you make the final battle actually be Godzilla vs. Kong, then there has to be a winner. If Kong triumphs, you alienate the Godzilla fans. If Godzilla wins, the Kong-heads will bow out. If it's a tie, you satisfy no-one. Much easier to make a crowd pleaser where these two monster movie icons team up (there's a reason the sequel "Godzilla x Kong" looked to buddy cop movie "Lethal Weapon" for influence). That way, both sets of fans can cheer as they wail on a common foe.
In "Godzilla vs Kong," that shared enemy is Mechagodzilla. True to its name, the being is a robotic replica of Godzilla created...
In "Godzilla vs Kong," that shared enemy is Mechagodzilla. True to its name, the being is a robotic replica of Godzilla created...
- 6/6/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
2023 saw quite a few masterpieces (even though the box office disasters were more), and Godzilla Minus One was one of them.
Besides the tremendous critical praise it has earned from global audiences and critics, the movie seems to have gotten on the good side of quite a few celebrities in Hollywood as well. One of these is the Star Trek actor, Simon Pegg.
Godzilla Minus One. | Credit: Toho Co., Ltd.
However, as compared to other notable reviewers, Pegg seemed to have a mixed opinion on the movie and the MonsterVerse.
This is because, on the one hand, while he greatly acknowledged the gem of a work that the film was, bringing about a new take on the Kaiju and its relationship with humans, he simultaneously also hinted that the MonsterVerse is “f—ing cultural appropriation.”
Simon Pegg Likes Godzilla Minus One but Can’t Stand the MonsterVerse?
Simon Pegg has...
Besides the tremendous critical praise it has earned from global audiences and critics, the movie seems to have gotten on the good side of quite a few celebrities in Hollywood as well. One of these is the Star Trek actor, Simon Pegg.
Godzilla Minus One. | Credit: Toho Co., Ltd.
However, as compared to other notable reviewers, Pegg seemed to have a mixed opinion on the movie and the MonsterVerse.
This is because, on the one hand, while he greatly acknowledged the gem of a work that the film was, bringing about a new take on the Kaiju and its relationship with humans, he simultaneously also hinted that the MonsterVerse is “f—ing cultural appropriation.”
Simon Pegg Likes Godzilla Minus One but Can’t Stand the MonsterVerse?
Simon Pegg has...
- 6/5/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
Adam Wingard brought new life into the Monsterverse with his two films Godzilla Vs Kong and Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. His films followed up on what was laid down in 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Wingard brought back the fun and scale of a Kaiju film with the large-scale battle between Godzilla and Kong in his first film and expanded the world further with The New Empire.
Mothra in Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Warner Bros Pictures
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire saw the introduction of new monsters like The Skar King and Shimo. Additionally, audiences were surprised by the return of Mothra in the film. The audiences assumed it was the same Mothra from King of the Monsters, Wingard refuted that by adding an interesting lore to the fan-favorite creature.
Adam Wingard Puts An Interesting Spin On The New Empire‘s Version of Mothra Mother...
Mothra in Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Warner Bros Pictures
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire saw the introduction of new monsters like The Skar King and Shimo. Additionally, audiences were surprised by the return of Mothra in the film. The audiences assumed it was the same Mothra from King of the Monsters, Wingard refuted that by adding an interesting lore to the fan-favorite creature.
Adam Wingard Puts An Interesting Spin On The New Empire‘s Version of Mothra Mother...
- 6/5/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Godzilla has always been super cool, but what about a Godzilla that's actually a mechsuit? Well, Mechagodzilla was originally intended as an antithesis for the king of monsters, representing attempts to squash a force of nature that wreaks havoc or acts as a benevolent mediator, depending on who you ask. The Gundam version of Godzilla first appeared in 1974's "Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla," where a bunch of aliens from Black Hole Planet 3 built a massive robot monster to destroy Godzilla and take over the planet. After thwarted attempts to take down the Og prehistoric beast, humans took matters into their own hands to craft a high-endurance, super-powerful cyborg in 2002's "Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla," who teamed up with other beasts like Mothra to put Godzilla down (and failed).
Coming to the MonsterVerse, Mechagodzilla made its first appearance in Adam Wingard's "Godzilla vs. Kong," where the mecha is controlled telepathically by Ren...
Coming to the MonsterVerse, Mechagodzilla made its first appearance in Adam Wingard's "Godzilla vs. Kong," where the mecha is controlled telepathically by Ren...
- 6/3/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Wingard has been at the helm for the MonsterVerse’s most recent chapters, bringing his unique vision to both Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024). However, recent updates suggest a significant shift for the franchise’s future. Director Adam Wingard’s next moves According to The Hollywood Reporter, Adam Wingard will not return for the upcoming sequel, as his schedule now focuses on a project called Onslaught, an action-thriller developed under A24. Despite an amiable split with Legendary Pictures, this scheduling conflict steers Wingard away from another MonsterVerse film. In discussing the MonsterVerse, Wingard has been an...
- 6/1/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
MonsterVerse is currently one of the most significant franchises in pop culture. It kickstarted with 2014’s Godzilla and went on to produce 4 films and 2 TV series. However, there is one film in the franchise that was initially conceived as a different venture, Kong: Skull Island.
The 2017 film was initially planned as a sequel to 2005’s King Kong. After the critical and commercial success of Peter Jackson’s King Kong remake, he thought of making a sequel. Co-incidentally, the director of the last two MonsterVerse films, Adam Wingard, was slated to direct it.
A still from King Kong | Universal Pictures
In an interview, director Adam Wingard revealed that he never had to make any official pitch for his MonsterVerse films. He shared the exciting story about the connection shared between Kong: Skull Island and the iconic Peter Jackson film starring Jack Black, Adrien Brody, and Naomi Watts.
Kong: Skull Island was...
The 2017 film was initially planned as a sequel to 2005’s King Kong. After the critical and commercial success of Peter Jackson’s King Kong remake, he thought of making a sequel. Co-incidentally, the director of the last two MonsterVerse films, Adam Wingard, was slated to direct it.
A still from King Kong | Universal Pictures
In an interview, director Adam Wingard revealed that he never had to make any official pitch for his MonsterVerse films. He shared the exciting story about the connection shared between Kong: Skull Island and the iconic Peter Jackson film starring Jack Black, Adrien Brody, and Naomi Watts.
Kong: Skull Island was...
- 5/29/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
George Clooney as a fixer? "Wolfs" is not, in fact, the sequel to the former Batman's excellent 2007 legal thriller "Michael Clayton." It does, however, reunite Clooney with his "Ocean's" trilogy costar Brad Pitt for the kind of original adult genre film that's in short supply these days. And no, before you ask, that's not a spelling mistake. We're talking about "Wolfs," not the 2014 werewolf flick "Wolves" ... or the 2016 sports drama "Wolves" ... or even 2022's murder mystery "Wolves." Man, who knew "Wolves" was such a versatile title?
"Wolfs" sees Clooney and Pitt playing a pair of fixers who're assigned to the same job in what will surely be a cage-match to rival that of "Godzilla vs. Kong" or Alien vs. Predator." Or maybe not; the trailer teaser and unofficial set photos released ahead of today's trailer premiere have much more of a "Locke" vibe, with Clooney and Pitt sitting in stony...
"Wolfs" sees Clooney and Pitt playing a pair of fixers who're assigned to the same job in what will surely be a cage-match to rival that of "Godzilla vs. Kong" or Alien vs. Predator." Or maybe not; the trailer teaser and unofficial set photos released ahead of today's trailer premiere have much more of a "Locke" vibe, with Clooney and Pitt sitting in stony...
- 5/29/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
To say that this Memorial Day weekend was a disappointment at the box office would be a grave understatement. Warner Bros. unleashed director George Miller's "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" in theaters, while Sony Pictures released the family-friendly "The Garfield Movie." On paper, we had a much-anticipated (or so we thought) prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road," which is one of the most beloved action movies of all time, as well as an animated movie that could get parents out of the house with their kids. In practice, we endured a truly sobering several days' worth of lousy ticket sales.
"Furiosa" topped the charts with a $26.3 million haul through Sunday, with that number growing to $32 million when accounting for the Monday holiday. "Garfield" came in a close second with $24 million over the weekend and $31.1 million through Monday. Both of those numbers were well below industry projections, with "Furiosa" failing...
"Furiosa" topped the charts with a $26.3 million haul through Sunday, with that number growing to $32 million when accounting for the Monday holiday. "Garfield" came in a close second with $24 million over the weekend and $31.1 million through Monday. Both of those numbers were well below industry projections, with "Furiosa" failing...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
The first season of Legendary’s MonsterVerse TV series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters ran on Apple TV+ from November into January (you can read our own Alex Maidy’s review of the first batch of episodes Here), and while Godzilla was an important figure in that season, it wrapped up with an episode that indicated Kong might be taking the spotlight if there were to be a follow-up. The show was co-developed by Chris Black (Star Trek: Enterprise) and Matt Fraction (Hawkeye), and during a recent interview with Gold Derby, Black said that Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 is aiming to be bigger and better – while giving viewers the Kong action they’re hoping to see.
Black told Gold Derby (with thanks to our friends at Bloody Disgusting for the transcription), “I think where we left the season gave us so much fertile territory for storytelling. Keiko comes back, we...
Black told Gold Derby (with thanks to our friends at Bloody Disgusting for the transcription), “I think where we left the season gave us so much fertile territory for storytelling. Keiko comes back, we...
- 5/24/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Earlier this week, we learned that Adam Wingard will no longer direct the Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sequel. He previously helmed Godzilla vs. Kong, but cut his teeth on smaller action movies like You're Next and The Guest.
Today, we bring word from scooper @MyTimeToShineH that Wingard is in the running to helm Spider-Man 4 for Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures.
His potential hiring would almost certainly divide opinions, though it's worth noting that Wingard currently has plans to helm a new action thriller, Onslaught, which is prepping for a fall shoot. That alone likely takes him out of the running.
The director also seems far more interested in finally bringing Thundercats to the big screen.
"Simon [Barrett] and I are still actively working on the script," he said earlier this year. "We finished our last draft basically right when I was going into production on [Godzilla x...
Today, we bring word from scooper @MyTimeToShineH that Wingard is in the running to helm Spider-Man 4 for Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures.
His potential hiring would almost certainly divide opinions, though it's worth noting that Wingard currently has plans to helm a new action thriller, Onslaught, which is prepping for a fall shoot. That alone likely takes him out of the running.
The director also seems far more interested in finally bringing Thundercats to the big screen.
"Simon [Barrett] and I are still actively working on the script," he said earlier this year. "We finished our last draft basically right when I was going into production on [Godzilla x...
- 5/23/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
The MonsterVerse is witnessing a significant shift as Adam Wingard, the acclaimed director behind Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), will not helm the next installment in the franchise. Despite the enormous success of his recent endeavor, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Wingard is stepping away from the giant monster action for now. Wingard Exits Amid Timing Issues According to The Hollywood Reporter, the separation between Adam Wingard and Legendary Entertainment is described as amicable and primarily stemmed from scheduling issues. The studio is eager to capitalize on the momentum of their blockbuster, but Wingard’s packed schedule couldn’t accommodate this urgency.
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The post Adam Wingard Will Not Direct Next Godzilla x Kong Movie first appeared on TVovermind.
- 5/23/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is not only stealing hearts, but he seems to be stealing quite a few perfect roles from major franchises too. Besides having his recent film The Fall Guy released in the theatres (he stars as Tom Ryder in it), he has another Marvel movie lined up, which, unfortunately, recently faced yet another postponed release date: Kraven the Hunter.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
Although it is not new for the franchise to shift the release dates further down the road, this news still has fans springing up with conspiracy theories. That being said, one theory states that this further delay is presumably because of Taylor-Johnson’s casting as the new James Bond. And, as much as it would sound appealing to his fans, this theory might as well piss off Henry Cavill fans.
Kraven the Hunter Delayed Again Because of Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s James Bond Casting?...
Aaron Taylor-Johnson. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.
Although it is not new for the franchise to shift the release dates further down the road, this news still has fans springing up with conspiracy theories. That being said, one theory states that this further delay is presumably because of Taylor-Johnson’s casting as the new James Bond. And, as much as it would sound appealing to his fans, this theory might as well piss off Henry Cavill fans.
Kraven the Hunter Delayed Again Because of Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s James Bond Casting?...
- 5/23/2024
- by Mahin Sultan
- FandomWire
The MonsterVerse has, somewhat quietly, become one of the most reliable franchises going in Hollywood at the moment. For a full decade dating back to 2014's "Godzilla" right up through this year's "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," these films have built up a loyal audience with no signs of fatigue on the part of the viewers. While Warner Bros. and Legendary are quickly looking to get a new installment going, they will need a new director, as we recently learned that Adam Wingard will not be returning to the helm. So, who should take his place?
Wingard is the only filmmaker to direct two MonsterVerse installments, having helmed 2021's "Godzilla vs. Kong" as well as "The New Empire," which now ranks as the highest-grossing "Godzilla" movie ever. So sure, the studio would probably have liked him to return, but he's busy with other projects. Besides, that just opens the...
Wingard is the only filmmaker to direct two MonsterVerse installments, having helmed 2021's "Godzilla vs. Kong" as well as "The New Empire," which now ranks as the highest-grossing "Godzilla" movie ever. So sure, the studio would probably have liked him to return, but he's busy with other projects. Besides, that just opens the...
- 5/22/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
With the release of “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” on May 10, this year’s Best Visual Effects Oscar race just got a lot more interesting. That’s because we’re almost guaranteed to get three, possibly even four, movies in the race that are follow-ups to previous Visual Effects nominees. “Apes” is likely to be the fourth movie in its franchise nominated for the innovative performance capture used to help create the film’s photo-realistic apes. Three previous films, starring Andy Serkis, were nominated for Oscars in the category in 2011, 2014, and 2017, but none of them won.
The work done by director Wes Ball and his team has made “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” a serious contender in multiple below-the-line categories, not just visual effects. Its production design and sound are equally impressive. But the academy branch that’s most likely to be impressed will be the...
The work done by director Wes Ball and his team has made “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” a serious contender in multiple below-the-line categories, not just visual effects. Its production design and sound are equally impressive. But the academy branch that’s most likely to be impressed will be the...
- 5/22/2024
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
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