Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire promises to deliver an epic showdown, especially considering the conclusion of the initial modern Godzilla vs. Kong film. The trajectory of the MonsterVerse has consistently revolved around the release of Godzilla vs. Kong. Six years before its premiere on theaters and HBO Max, Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment unveiled plans to create a King Kong film alongside a sequel to Godzilla. It was widely anticipated that these efforts would culminate in a face-off between Godzilla and Kong. In 2017, Jordan Vogt-Roberts’ Kong: Skull Island was released, followed by Michael Dougherty’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 2019, five years after Gareth Edwards’ original movie.

The overarching objective was evident: to establish the groundwork for the colossal clash between the two monsters on the big screen in 2021. Despite this, no MonsterVerse sequels were officially confirmed before the release, presumably to keep the outcome of the battle undisclosed. The conclusion of Godzilla vs.

Kong sees both monsters ascending as rulers in their respective domains—Godzilla maintaining his position as the Alpha Titan on the surface, while Kong reigns as the king of the Hollow Earth. The sequel, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, now has a confirmed release date. Audiences eagerly await the colossal kaiju showdown, anticipating the spectacle it will bring to the big screens.