Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire streaming online (2024)

Filmmaker Adam Wingard directs the grand sequel to Godzilla vs Kong

Godzilla vs Kong: The New Empire is an American monster film produced by Legendary Pictures, and distributed by Universal Pictures. The movie is a direct sequel to the 2021 film Godzilla vs Kong, and the fifth film in the MonsterVerse franchise. The movie is also the 38th Godzilla film ever made.

Filmmaker Alex Wingard and screenwriter Terry Rossio of Godzilla vs Kong fame collaborate again to bring the sequel to life. Simon Barett, best known for writing You're Next, and Jeremy Slater, the writer of Moon Knight, have worked alongside Terry on the screenplay of the film.

Rebecca Hall reprises her role as Dr Ilene Andrews. She is joined by Brian Tyree Henry who continues to play the role of Bernie Hayes, and Kaylee Hottles as Jia. Dan Stevens, Alex Fern, and Fala Chen complete the rest of the cast.

• 20 March 2022
  • Following the success of Godzilla vs Kong, a sequel to the movie was officially confirmed. The film is scheduled to commence filming in the later half of 2022 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Source: Variety)
• 12 May 2022
  • Filmmaker Alex Wingard announced that he will be returning to direct the sequel. A casting announcement also confirms Dan Stevens as one of the leads. This is the second time Stevens and Wingard will be collaborating after working together on The Guest. (Source: Deadline Hollywood)
• 30 June 2022
  • Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Eric McLeod, Brian Rogers, Thomas Tull and Jon Jashni return to produce the sequel. (Source: The Wrap)
• 1 July 2022
  • Toho makes an official announcement confirming that Godzilla will return to screens for the sequel. (Source: Toho)
• 29 July 2022
  • Principal photography for the film began in Gold Coast. (Source: Comingsoon.net)
• 25 August 2022
  • Warner Bros Pictures released the official synopsis for the movie confirming that the sequel will explore the hidden secrets and origins of Skull island. A wide casting announcement also confirmed that Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry and Kaylee Hottle will be reprising their roles from the previous movie. New additions to the cast include Fala Chen, Alex Ferns and Rachel House. (Source: Screen Rant)
• 12 November 2022
  • The crew wrap up filming in Australia, and reveal that the movie will most likely be titled Godzilla and Kong. (Source: Gizmodo)
• 19 April 2023
  • An official teaser video for the film is released revealing the film's title as Godzilla vs Kong: The New Empire. (Source: Youtube)
• 24 August 2023
  • The movies release date is pushed to 12th April, 2024. (Source:Deadline)
• 3 December 2023
  • The full length trailer for the movie is released showing Dr Ilene and the crew exploring the island to find the mysterious new monster threatening to take humanity down. The video reveals that the movie will delve into the origins of the island. (Source: Youtube)
• 9 January 2024
  • The movie's release is preponed to 29th March, 2024. (Source: Deadline)
• 14 February 2024
  • A new trailer for Godzilla x Kong The New Empire is released. The trailer introduces Baby Kong, and sets the stage for the epic battle that's due to ensue. (Source: The Playlist)
• 29 April 2024
  • Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire releases in cinemas. (Source: BookMyShow)