Following its blockbuster success, the Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire sequel is officially moving forward at Legendary.

The Hollywood Reporter has brought word that Dave Callaham has been brought on by Legendary to pen the script for the untitled Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire sequel. Callaham is best known for his work in the sphere of comic book adaptations, having co-written the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Though not confirmed at the time of writing, recent Monsterverse director Adam Wingard is also expected to return to “complete a trilogy“.

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Source: THR

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

PG-13
Action
Adventure

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After nearly destroying each other in 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, the giant Titans are back to face a new dangerous threat, but this time, they are on the same side. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the fifth film in Warner Bros.’ growing Monsterverse franchise and will be directed by Adam Wingard.

Director

Adam Wingard

Release Date

March 29, 2024

Studio(s)

Legendary Pictures

Distributor(s)

Warner Bros. Pictures

Writers

Terry Rossio
, Simon Barrett
, Jeremy Slater

Cast

Dan Stevens
, Rebecca Hall
, Brian Tyree Henry
, Kaylee Hottle
, Fala Chen

Franchise(s)

Godzilla
, King Kong
, Monsterverse

prequel(s)

Godzilla (2014)
, Kong: Skull Island
, Godzilla: King of the Monsters
, Godzilla Vs Kong