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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Legendary Pictures Legendary Pictures
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Rise together or fall alone.

2024 115 min ★ 7.0 (4,825) Released
Action Adventure Science Fiction

Following their explosive showdown, Godzilla and Kong must reunite against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence – and our own.

Original title
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$150,000,000
Revenue
$571,750,016
Reviews & Ratings 6
A

Andre Wilfred Sanders

Jul 2, 2025 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

This installment pits Godzilla and Kong against each other once again, only for them to realize they must unite against a greater threat to protect Hollow Earth. Like previous films in the franchise, it’s an undeniably fun ride—embracing its absurdity with a story so ridiculous you can’t help but enjoy it. There’s a strange intelligence in how it commits to its own nonsense, making the over-the-top spectacle work. That said, why even include humans? The movie barely cares about them. Monsters rampage through Egypt, Brazil, and beyond, leaving destruction in their wake without consequence. Yes, it’s a monster movie, but the sheer disregard for human stakes borders on comical. Still, the simplicity works—this is pure, mythical creature combat at its finest. Where the film truly excels is in its direction. The visuals, creature designs, and non-verbal storytelling elevate it beyond its predecessors. The director masterfully conveys emotion and narrative without heavy dialogue, making the monster interactions surprisingly compelling. The Hollow Earth concept is pure fantasy, but that’s part of the charm—it’s so far removed from reality that your brain just goes along for the ride. Fans of Fast & Furious might understand the appeal: it’s big, dumb fun that thrives on spectacle. But Godzilla x Kong earns its absurdity more convincingly, thanks to its fantastical world. The Zack Snyder influence is clear, particularly in the epic, Justice League-esque visuals—though that’s not a bad thing. Will this movie change your life? No. But if you’re here for jaw-dropping monster battles and stunning direction, it’s a wildly entertaining escape.

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kevin2019

Dec 29, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

"Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" features the sort of threat to humanity which makes these films so fantastic. The threat on this occasion, at least in part, deals with the Skar King and his desperate bid to conquer the surface of the earth. He led his tribe into war against Godzilla once before, we are told, but they were defeated and now the Skar King is making yet another bid to reach the surface. The way all the parts of this story are gradually disclosed in a piecemeal fashion as the film unfolds leaves a good quota of mystery and intrigue for us to puzzle over and savour. The poignantly bitter sweet yet heart warming spine of the whole film concerns the idea that Jia and Kong are the last of their tribes and this is well expanded upon and it all works terrifically well like the rest of it to produce a popcorn movie of truly epic proportions which is great fun to watch.

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UWotMatez

Aug 23, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 1.0

I'm not sure people realize what it is they're watching. Correct if wrong but isn't Godzilla and Kong suppose to be more monsters destroying cities while not giving a lick about humanity? Why is it they seem more like Marvel Universe comedic duo than what they're suppose to be in these films. Godzilla 2014 got it a lot more right than whatever this mess is. People legit lowering standards even for a dumb action film like this. Godzilla/Kong aren't enjoyable and I'm tired of the human trope playing way too much of a soap opera act in the background.

D

Dark Jedi

Aug 8, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

This is a quite good huge monster bash feast. The fact that the well known, utterly useless, far-left rotten site gave it a rotten rating, with a audience score of 91(!) percent, was of course a indication that it was going to be a entertaining movie. It is a simple huge monster bash feast plain and simple. It is a movie ment to entertain and nothing else. There was next to none woke. far-left preaching and the little messaging there was was more of the governments are really stupid kind. There is actually a story in this movie and it is not bad. Sure, it is on the low IQ part of the spectrum but it is on the mid to higher end of what you would expect from this kind of movie. Of course this is a movie driven by its special effects and I cannot say that I was disappointed. The scenery is oftentimes quite beautiful and the action whether it takes place on the surface, with the property destruction one would expect from a Godzilla & Kong movie, or down in hollow earth is very good. I saw some people complaining that the CGI was poor. I don’t know which movie they watched but it was not this one. Actually this movie is exactly what you would expect, or at least hope, from a Godzilla & Kong movie and those one and two star ratings are just ridiculous. If you don’t like huge monsters and a lot of destruction, do not watch a movie where that is the main theme. I read that it was the highest grossing Godzilla movie of all times so one can hope there will be more of these.

Cuzzin Coo

Cuzzin Coo

Jul 11, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 4.0

**It's worth at least one watch.** --- Since "Avatar," I find myself comparing every movie with heavy CGI to it.This almost looks like a video game in comparison. However, I will give this film points for its music; the soundtrack was decent and helped move the scenes along. I'm not particularly fond of the Godzilla franchise as a whole. Perhaps it's because I was too young to appreciate the originals and now need more depth from the newer ones. Action alone won't do it for me, but if you go in with the mindset of watching a comic book come to life and enjoy action, I'm sure you'll like this film. Overall, it's at least worth one watch.

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TheSceneSnobs

Jul 9, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

The Monsterverse is headed in a fun direction with its 'Titans', more famously known as Godzilla and Kong. However, while the action and spectacle continue to impress, the human element of these movies has significantly declined with this latest installment. My hope is that the great character-building seen in the Monarch series can catch up to the movies. The human characters in this movie feel underdeveloped and somewhat sidelined, which detracts from the overall narrative. Despite these shortcomings, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is an action-packed and fun addition to the Kaiju subgenre. The introduction of new Titans, Skar and Shimo, provides a fresh and exciting rivalry for our iconic heroes. Their dynamic interactions and epic battles are thrilling to watch. Adam Wingard's direction effectively channels the spirit of the Showa Era Godzilla films, blending it with an 80s aesthetic and a futuristic vibe. This stylistic choice creates a unique and visually appealing backdrop for the film. The film also explores themes of rivalry, survival, and the balance of power, although these are primarily conveyed through the Titans' interactions rather than the human characters. The tone is a mix of nostalgic homage and modern spectacle, aiming to please long-time fans and newcomers alike. For example, scenes where Godzilla and Kong reluctantly team up against a common foe evoke a sense of epic camaraderie and respect, reminiscent of classic monster team-ups. Overall, while Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire excels in delivering thrilling action and visual spectacle, it falls short in human character development. The new Titans, Skar and Shimo, are exciting additions that enrich the kaiju universe. Adam Wingard's direction brings a nostalgic yet fresh aesthetic to the film. If future installments can balance the monster action with stronger human elements, the Monsterverse will continue to be a captivating franchise. This movie is a must-watch for fans of the genre, promising an entertaining and visually stunning experience.

User reviews courtesy of TMDB.

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Cast 23
Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall

Ilene Andrews

Brian Tyree Henry

Brian Tyree Henry

Bernie Hayes

Dan Stevens

Dan Stevens

Trapper

Kaylee Hottle

Kaylee Hottle

Jia

Alex Ferns

Alex Ferns

Mikael

Fala Chen

Fala Chen

Iwi Queen

Rachel House

Rachel House

Hampton

Ron Smyck

Ron Smyck

Harris

Chantelle Jamieson

Chantelle Jamieson

Jayne

Greg Hatton

Greg Hatton

Lewis

Kevin Copeland

Kevin Copeland

Submarine Commander

Tess Dobre

Tess Dobre

Submarine Officer

Tim Carroll

Tim Carroll

Wilcox

Anthony Brandon Wong

Anthony Brandon Wong

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Sophia Emberson-Bain

Sophia Emberson-Bain

Laurier

Chika Ikogwe

Chika Ikogwe

Ms. Cadogan

Vincent B. Gorce

Vincent B. Gorce

Monarch Specialist

Zhou Yeye

Zhou Yeye

Iwi Warrior

Nick Lawler

Nick Lawler

Iwi Scholar

Jordy Campbell

Jordy Campbell

Student (uncredited)

Cassie Riley

Cassie Riley

Beach Goer (uncredited)

Robert Clavero

Robert Clavero

Monarch Soldier / Technician (uncredited)

Patrick Moroney

Patrick Moroney

Lecture Attendee (uncredited)

Crew 35
Katelynn Wheelock

Katelynn Wheelock

Assistant Art Director

Ming-Yee Sheh

Ming-Yee Sheh

Concept Artist

Tom Hammock

Tom Hammock

Production Design

Ben Seresin

Ben Seresin

Director of Photography

Cassie Riley

Cassie Riley

Stunts

Cory Beeston

Cory Beeston

Stunts

Haydn Dalton

Haydn Dalton

Stunts

Zhou Yeye

Zhou Yeye

Stunts

Adam Wingard

Adam Wingard

Director

Pier Glionna

Pier Glionna

Second Assistant Director

Josh Schaeffer

Josh Schaeffer

Editor

Sarah Halley Finn

Sarah Halley Finn

Casting

Adam Wingard

Adam Wingard

Executive Producer

Dan Lin

Dan Lin

Executive Producer

Roy Lee

Roy Lee

Executive Producer

Yoshimitsu Banno

Yoshimitsu Banno

Executive Producer

Jon Jashni

Jon Jashni

Producer

Mary Parent

Mary Parent

Producer

Thomas Tull

Thomas Tull

Producer

Tom Holkenborg

Tom Holkenborg

Original Music Composer

Erik Aadahl

Erik Aadahl

Sound Designer

Ethan Van der Ryn

Ethan Van der Ryn

Sound Designer

Ludovic Chailloleau

Ludovic Chailloleau

Animation Supervisor

Sidney Kombo

Sidney Kombo

Animation Supervisor

Kevin Sherwood

Kevin Sherwood

Visual Effects Producer

Kevin Andrew Smith

Kevin Andrew Smith

Visual Effects Supervisor

Nick Epstein

Nick Epstein

Visual Effects Supervisor

Olivier Dumont

Olivier Dumont

Visual Effects Supervisor

Paul Franklin

Paul Franklin

Visual Effects Supervisor

Jeremy Slater

Jeremy Slater

Screenplay

Simon Barrett

Simon Barrett

Screenplay

Terry Rossio

Terry Rossio

Screenplay

Adam Wingard

Adam Wingard

Story

Simon Barrett

Simon Barrett

Story

Terry Rossio

Terry Rossio

Story

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Mar 25, 2024

Los Angeles, California

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Mar 29, 2024

PG-13 Theatrical

May 14, 2024

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