Untitled Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sequel

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Untitled Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sequel
Directed by Grant Sputore
Written by
Based on Godzilla and Mothra
by Toho Co., Ltd.
Starring
Cinematography Dan Mindel
Edited byJosh Schaeffer
Music by Henry Jackman
Production
company
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Release date
  • March 26, 2027 (2027-03-26)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The untitled Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sequel is an upcoming American monster film directed by Grant Sputore and written by Dave Callaham and Michael Lloyd Green. Produced by Legendary Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is the sequel to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) and the sixth film in the Monsterverse franchise, also serving as the 39th film of the Godzilla franchise and 14th in the King Kong franchise. The film stars Kaitlyn Dever, Dan Stevens, Jack O'Connell, Matthew Modine, Delroy Lindo, Alycia Debnam-Carey, and Sam Neill.

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Following the success of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire in March 2024, a sequel was announced the following May with Callaham set to write the screenplay. Sputore was hired to direct the following month. Principal photography commenced in April 2025 at Village Roadshow Studios in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 26, 2027.

Cast

Production

Development and pre-production

Prior to the sequel's formal announcement, filmmaker Adam Wingard (director of Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ) expressed interest in returning for a third film featuring both Godzilla and Kong, but noted that "it just depends on how Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire does and how things kind of shape out." [1] Wingard iterated that ideas had been discussed as to where to take the franchise onward and that he would take a "different approach" on the next film if he was invited back to direct. [2] [3] He also suggested that the next film could potentially follow Godzilla primarily and explore his perspective in the same way that The New Empire followed Kong. [4]

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was released on March 29, 2024 and became the highest grossing film in the Monsterverse franchise, grossing $571.9 million against a budget between $135–150 million. [5] [6] Commenting on the film's box office success, producer and Legendary's chairman of worldwide production Mary Parent said, "This is certainly an exciting result. We are in a good position to continue the journey, but let’s see how Godzilla x Kong unfolds." [7]

On May 10, 2024, Legendary announced that David Callaham, who wrote the early drafts for Godzilla (2014), would write a follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. [8] The following week, Legendary announced that Wingard would not return to direct due to scheduling conflicts and commitments to the upcoming film Onslaught , but expressed interest in having Wingard return one day. [9] In June 2024, Legendary announced Grant Sputore (director of I Am Mother ) as the new director and that the film would be released on March 26, 2027. [10] [11] On January 24, 2025, Kaitlyn Dever was the first actress to be cast in the film. [12] A month later, Jack O’Connell and Delroy Lindo were cast alongside with Dever, while Dan Stevens was confirmed to return. [13] [14] In March, The Hollywood Reporter stated that Matthew Modine had been added to the cast and filming of the sequel is expected to commence in April 2025. [15] In April, Alycia Debnam-Carey and Sam Neill joined the cast. [16] [17]

Filming

On March 5, 2025, The Hollywood Reporter stated that principal photography on the sequel was expected to begin in April 2025 in Australia. [15] On April 4, Dever told Seven News' Sally Bowrey that filming of the sequel had started in Queensland. [18] [19] According to IF Magazine on April 23, Screen Queensland has disclosed that filming is ongoing at Village Roadshow Studios. [19] Stefan Dechant is working as the production designer, Dan Mindel as the cinematographer, Kelly Port as the visual effects supervisor, Michael Lloyd Green as the co-screenwriter, Henry Jackman as the composer, and Josh Schaeffer as the editor. [19]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 26, 2027. [20]

References

  1. ↑ Coman, Monica (March 21, 2024). "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Director Explains the Title, Confirms the 'x' Is Silent". CBR . Archived from the original on April 28, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  2. ↑ Tinoco, Armando; Sitek, Natalie (March 25, 2024). "'Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire' Premiere: Director Adam Wingard On Possible Third Film To Complete MonsterVerse Trilogy". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  3. ↑ Davids, Brian (March 26, 2024). "'Godzilla x Kong' Director Adam Wingard Talks His Cat's Influence on Godzilla and Lance Reddick's Role in 'The Guest 2'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 12, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  4. ↑ Knight, Rosie (March 29, 2024). "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Ending Explained by Director Adam Wingard (and Post-Credits Check-In)". IGN. Archived from the original on April 5, 2024. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  5. ↑ Rubin, Rebecca (March 31, 2024). "Box Office: 'Godzilla x Kong' Stomps to $194 Million Worldwide, 'Dune 2' Glides Past $600 Million Milestone". Variety. Archived from the original on April 5, 2025. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
  6. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (June 9, 2024). "'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire': Adam Wingard Movie Becomes Highest Grossing In Legendary Monsterverse With $570M WW Box Office". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 5, 2025. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
  7. ↑ McClintock, Pamela (April 8, 2024). "MonsterVerse Future Looks Bright After 'Godzilla x Kong'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  8. ↑ Kit, Borys (May 10, 2024). "'Godzilla x Kong' Follow-Up Enlists 'Shang Chi' Scribe Dave Callaham to Write (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  9. ↑ Kit, Borys (May 21, 2024). "Adam Wingard Not Returning for 'Godzilla x Kong' Sequel (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  10. ↑ Couch, Aaron (June 6, 2024). "Legendary's 'Godzilla x Kong' Followup Sets Director Grant Sputore". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  11. ↑ Stephan, Katcy (June 28, 2024). "Warner Bros. and Legendary Set Denis Villeneuve Event Film for 2026, Next MonsterVerse Movie for 2027". Variety. Archived from the original on June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  12. ↑ Kroll, Justin (January 24, 2025). "Legendary's 'Godzilla x Kong' Sequel Adds Kaitlyn Dever To Cast". Deadline. Archived from the original on January 25, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  13. ↑ Kit, Borys (February 19, 2025). "'Godzilla x Kong' Follow-Up Lands Jack O'Connell in Human Cast'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
  14. ↑ Kit, Borys (February 21, 2025). "Delroy Lindo Joins Legendary's Newest 'Godzilla x Kong' Movie (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  15. 1 2 Kit, Borys (March 5, 2025). "Matthew Modine Joins Legendary's Newest 'Godzilla x Kong' Movie". The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  16. ↑ Grobar, Matt (April 9, 2025). "Alycia Debnam-Carey Latest To Join Legendary's New Monsterverse Movie". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on April 12, 2025. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  17. ↑ Grobar, Matt (April 15, 2025). "Sam Neill Boards Legendary's Next Monsterverse Film". Deadline. Archived from the original on April 16, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025.
  18. ↑ Seven News [@7newsaustralia] (April 4, 2025). "Cuture Editor Sally Bowrey talks with the cast of The Last of Us on the red carpet in Sydney #lastofus #thelastofus #hbo #hbomax #streaming #7NEWS" . Retrieved April 4, 2025– via Instagram.
  19. 1 2 3 Keast, Jackie (April 23, 2025). "Cameras roll on next Monsterverse film on the Gold Coast". IF Magazine . Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  20. ↑ Stephan, Katcy (June 28, 2024). "Warner Bros. and Legendary Set Denis Villeneuve Event Film for 2026, Next MonsterVerse Movie for 2027". Variety . Archived from the original on June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
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