Summary
The next chapter oftheMonsterversesaga gets a 2027 release date. After kicking off with Gareth Edward’s 2014 reimagining ofGodzilla, the Monsterverse has expanded to a titan-sized franchise composed of five feature-length movies, a live-action television show, and an animated series. With Godzilla and Kong being brought to screen successfully, 2024 saw the franchise’s first two monsters join forces against a rising subterranean foe inGodzilla X Kong: The New Empire.
Fresh off the impressive box-office impact ofGodzilla X Kong: The New Empire,Warner Bros.and Legendary have locked in a release date for the Monsterverse’s next movie. The studio has announced that the untitled sequel toThe New Empirewill hit theaters on August 22, 2025, maintaining the franchise’s March release foothold since 2021’sGodzilla VS Kong. The news comes on the heels ofI Am Mother’s Grant Sputore being hired to direct the movie following Adam Wingard’s departure due to scheduling conflicts.
The Monsterverse Is A Hollywood Titan On The Rise
Currently, the Monsterverse stands at an exciting point in its history, following not only the franchise’s successful return to theaters, but a successful branching out into the realm of television. With a dual narrative story that spans multiple generations over 70 years,Monarch: Legacy of Monsters not only began to address lingering unanswered questions and gaps to follow on details established byKong: Skull Island, but pivoted its lens to focus on humans swept up in the affairs of the emerging Titans following Godzilla’s San Francisco battles. Critically praised,Monarch: Legacy of Monsterswill returnfor a second season.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empireis also about to make its streaming premiere on Max on July 4.
With this and a new theatrical entry on the way, the Monsterverse has firmly set itself as a multimedia franchise to be reckoned with. Not only willMonarch: Legacy of Monstersreturn with a season 2, but Apple TV+’s hopes for numerous spin-offs were confirmed, allowing the series to expand on the small screen. However, while the Monsterverse will return to the big screen,Godzilla vs. KongandGodzilla x Kongdirector Wingard’s departure could open up the franchise for a shake-up under Sputore that will keep the universe fresh.
Godzilla x Kong Sequel: Release Date, Cast & Everything We Know About The Next Monsterverse Movie
The King of the Monsters teamed with the King of the Apes in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and a new Monsterverse sequel is coming soon.
WhileGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire’s endingleaves Kong in a new status quo while Godzilla takes a much-needed rest after their brief alliance, there is no sign of stopping for theMonsterverse. Wingard’s departure may mean his Godzilla-focused follow-up may not come to pass, but the 2024 feature could be treated as the end of an arc, as the world settles, Kong assumes rulership of the Hollow Earth tribe, and Godzilla protects the surface’s balance. Though three years may be a lengthy wait, it is clear WB and Legendary are prioritizing quality over quick turnarounds.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Cast
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire unites iconic monsters Godzilla and Kong in a colossal confrontation. As these ancient titans clash, humans delve into their shared origins and explore the enigmatic secrets of Skull Island.
Monsterverse
The Monsterverse is a giant kaiju franchise that began in 2014 with Legendary’s Godzilla starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Bryan Cranston, and Elizabeth Olsen. The film was followed up by Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Godzilla vs Kong, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
