Draft:Untitled Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sequel
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| Untitled Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sequel | |
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| Directed by | Grant Sputore |
| Screenplay by | Dave Callaham |
| Based on | Godzilla and Mothra by Toho Co., Ltd. |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
An untitled Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sequel is an upcoming American monster film directed by Grant Sputore and written by Dave Callaham. Produced by Legendary Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is the sequel to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) and the sixth film in the MonsterVerse franchise, also serving as the 39th film of the Godzilla franchise and 14th in the King Kong franchise.
Following the success of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, a sequel was announced in May 2024 with Callahan set to write the screenplay. Sputore was hired to direct the following month.
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 26, 2027.
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In May 2024, it was announced that a sequel to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was officially in development, with Dave Callaham writing the screenplay, following the success of the previous film. Callaham previously worked on the story for Godzilla (2014). Adam Wingard would not be returning to direct.[1][2] In June, Grant Sputore had been hired to direct the film.[3]
Release
[edit]The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on March 26, 2027.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Kit, Borys (May 10, 2024). "'Godzilla x Kong' Follow-Up Enlists 'Shang Chi' Scribe Dave Callaham to Write (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 10, 2024. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (May 21, 2024). "Adam Wingard Not Returning for 'Godzilla x Kong' Sequel (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 21, 2024. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (June 6, 2024). "Legendary's 'Godzilla x Kong' Followup Sets Director Grant Sputore". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 6, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (June 28, 2024). "Warner Bros. and Legendary Set Denis Villeneuve Event Film for 2026, Next MonsterVerse Movie for 2027". Variety. Archived from the original on June 28, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
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