The trailer for the Godzilla X Kong movie has just dropped and it looks epic.
The latest feature film entry in the MonsterVerse hits cinemas on April 12, 2024.
Godzilla and Kong join forces to take down a ferocious foe, reports The Hollywood Reporter.
Godzilla vs. Kong filmmaker Adam Wingard is back in the director’s chair, and returning castmembers include Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry and Kaylee Hottle.
Godzilla X Kong
The New Empire is the fifth feature in the MonsterVerse franchise and follows Godzilla (2014), Kong: Skull Island (2017), Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) and Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). There have also been two television entries in the franchise, the anime series Skull Island (2023) released on Netflix and the live-action series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023) released on Apple TV+.
History of Godzilla
Godzilla is a legendary giant monster and a cultural icon that originated in Japan. The character first appeared in the 1954 Japanese film “Gojira,” directed by Ishirō Honda. The name “Godzilla” is a romanized version of the Japanese name “Gojira,” a combination of two words: “gorira” (gorilla) and “kujira” (whale). The name reflects Godzilla’s original design, which was inspired by a combination of a gorilla and a whale.
Here’s a brief history of Godzilla:
1954 – “Gojira” (Godzilla): The first Godzilla film was a dark and serious allegory of the consequences of nuclear weapons. Godzilla is depicted as a prehistoric creature awakened and mutated by nuclear testing, wreaking havoc on Tokyo. The film’s success led to the creation of the Godzilla franchise.
Showa Era (1954-1975): This era includes the films produced between the original “Gojira” and “Terror of Mechagodzilla” (1975). During this period, Godzilla evolved from a destructive force to a more heroic and family-friendly character. Godzilla faced various monsters and aliens in these films.
Heisei Era (1984-1995): The Heisei series started with “The Return of Godzilla” (1984), which served as a direct sequel to the original film, ignoring the events of the earlier movies. This era reintroduced Godzilla as a destructive force, and the films often explored environmental and political themes.
Millennium Era (1999-2004): The Millennium series includes self-contained films that are not part of a continuous timeline. Godzilla’s character varied in each movie, sometimes portrayed as a protector and other times as a destructive force. The era began with “Godzilla 2000.”
Legendary Pictures (2014-present): In 2014, Hollywood produced a reboot of the Godzilla franchise with the film “Godzilla,” directed by Gareth Edwards. This movie was part of the MonsterVerse, a shared cinematic universe that includes other giant monsters like King Kong. Sequels include “Kong: Skull Island” (2017) and “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019).
Shin Godzilla (2016): Also known as “Godzilla Resurgence,” this Japanese film directed by Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi takes a more political and satirical approach to Godzilla. It portrays a new, terrifying version of the monster.
