Based on the ending of "Godzilla vs. Kong", it can be expected that "Godzilla vs. Kong 2" will be very exciting. Here's what I learned about the sequel film, including some possible story details, to share with you.
Summary:
The release date of Godzilla vs. Kong 2 was postponed due to a strike, but now it has been brought forward to March 29, 2024. The film was shot in Queensland, Australia, and is currently being edited and post-produced. The focus of Godzilla vs. Kong 2: Rise of the Empire will remain on these two main characters, but there will be some new characters added, including Dan Stevens and Fala Chen. This battle is destined to be an epic showdown, especially considering the finale of the first Godzilla vs. Kong. The future of the "Monster Universe" has always been centered around the release of this film, as early as six years ago, before "Godzilla vs. Kong" landed in theaters and HBO Max Wars, Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment announced plans to develop a King Kong movie and a Godzilla sequel, and everyone knew that it would eventually lead to a showdown between Godzilla and King Kong.
Although there was no confirmation of a future sequel to the Monster Universe before release, it was apparently because the production company didn't want viewers to know who would win so early.
Considering the ending of Godzilla vs. Kong, after the two monsters become the lords of their respective realms, they will return in Godzilla vs. Kong 2 to complete their final showdown.
The release date for Godzilla vs. Kong 2: Rise of Empires has been confirmed, so audiences will now just have to wait for this monster battle of the century to unfold on the big screen.
What's new
After a wave of strikes in Hollywood last year, which affected the film plan for 2023, the latest news shows that the release date of "Godzilla vs. Kong 2" has been advanced by two weeks. The sequel to this monster, which was originally scheduled to be released on April 12, 2024, will now be released on March 29.
The change looks unlikely to be for box office motivation, as the April and March dates have little competition for this potential box office blockbuster. As Hollywood gradually recovers from the strike, Warner Bros. has begun to adjust upcoming films, including Ghostbusters: Ice Empire, which will also be released earlier.
Release date
As early as March 2022, we learned that "Godzilla vs. Kong 2" will be filmed in Queensland, Australia. After filming at the end of 2022, it is now time to enter the lengthy editing and post-production phase, where monsters and CGI effects will be designed. Although the film has undergone several time adjustments, it is finally scheduledMarch 29, 2024Release.
Cast
Regarding the update to Godzilla vs. Kong: Rise of an Empire, the movie still focuses on monsters, not humans. This makes the cast a bit less important than the monsters. However, there is some important news about the humans who will appear with these behemoths. The biggest news is from LegionDan Stevenswill play the main role. He will play the main character of the film, which may be similar toAlexander SkarsgårdCharacter in Godzilla vs. Kong.
Brian Tyree HenryHe will continue to play the role of Bernie Hayes, who made his first appearance in Godzilla vs. Kong. Rebecca Hallwill continue to play Dr. Ireen Andrews, the linguist who studies King Kong on Skull IslandKelly Hotlerwill continue to play her adopted daughter Jia.
As for the new actors,Chen FalahJoined the cast as an unknown character. Alex Fiennes ("Andor") and Rachel House ("Thor") are two other new additions.
Story details
In an interview, Godzilla vs. Kong director Adam Weingard hinted that the story of Godzilla vs. Kong 2: Rise of an Empire might focus on expanding the lore of the center of the earth. By exploring and explaining the Earth's core, Weungard said more will show more about where the behemoths came from, how they got there, and why they came to the surface.
He also mentioned that previous films had raised enough mystery at this point, and that he, like the audience, wanted to see those questions answered.
The full quote from Adam Weingard is as follows:
We set a clear starting point in Godzilla vs. Kong, exploring the Hollow Earth, where I think there's a lot more to do. This is the prehistory of the Earth, where all the behemoths came from. In this film, we set up some mysteries that I want to see answered and pushed to a higher level.
The latest Godzilla vs. Kong 2: Rise of Empires update shows the film's title and new villains, giving a clearer glimpse into a more specific story. The movie will see Godzilla and King Kong team up against a deadly behemoth this time. This ** behemoth seems to have stolen the power of the Inner Temple to compete with Godzilla and King Kong, and in order to maintain peace between the two worlds, the two behemoths must unite to stop him.
All of these possible details will fulfill Adam Weingard's promise to go deeper into the heart of the earth.
Some of the Godzilla vs. Kong 2: Rise of Empires updates showcase new powerful giant apes. The villain's eyes glow blue, indicating that the ape behemoth has the same abilities as Godzilla. Because Godzilla is powered by blue atomic energy, he has the ability to breathe atoms, which King Kong does not possess.
Since Godzilla's power can be found in the Inner Temple, it is possible that a member of King Kong's race found and entered to gain this power. If so, this could be the main event that sparked the new Behemoth Wars.
Trailer
In April 2022, Legendary Entertainment released a title reveal trailer to give viewers a glimpse of the new villain. In the trailer, a powerful giant beast sits among the wreckage, its eyes glowing blue.
The camera zooms out to reveal the glowing skulls of King Kong's ape species and the skulls of Godzilla lizards, before the title of the movie flashes on the screen, accompanied by a deafening roar. The blue eyes of the new villain fill the entire screen and then turn black.
Since then, the full trailer for the new movie has been released, showcasing the film's human and behemoth characters, as well as 'Baby Kong' – a young ape-like monster. One of the most interesting things about the trailer is that it shows King Kong and Godzilla teaming up to fight the same monster.
The story of King Kong's descendants?
The update revealed that the title of the movie will be Godzilla vs. Kong 2: Rise of Empires, which means that the new monster universe movie will not be King Kong Son. But that doesn't mean the new villain isn't a descendant of King Kong. The descendants of the King of the Center of the Earth may appear and seek revenge on their father's rivals. The idea is indeed somewhat exciting, although it is just a rumor and there is no definite evidence.
However, since the title of the movie is Godzilla x Kong, which suggests that the two behemoths will join forces, this is somewhat untenable for the theory that the new villain is a descendant of King Kong.
In addition, the focus on the Earth's center and the possible power-stealing event, suggesting that more Behemoths may emerge, triggering a new Behemoth War foreshadowed by the film. However, the latest update does not reveal anything else in writing.
TV spin-offs
In terms of the new Monster Universe TV spin-offs, the most noteworthy is Appletv. It is said that this spin-off will take place after the events of the 2014 movie Godzilla. After a fierce battle between Godzilla and other behemoths, the TV series follows a mysterious family. As they unravel new lore, and more mysteries surround them, the plot is bound to heat up, as the Behemoths threaten to bring total destruction.
The main creator of this Godzilla series is Chris Black of Star Trek: Enterprise, who worked with Matt Flacschern, the producer of Hawkeye.
With Godzilla vs. Kong: Rise of Empires on the horizon, coupled with this TV spin-off, it's going to be an exciting time for fans of the Monster Universe.