The sequel to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has confirmed its lead director, a newcomer to the Monsterverse who will be stepping up for the next installment. The last two movies in the franchise were directed by Adam Wingard, who was previously confirmed to not be returning for the upcoming sequel. Nonetheless, his work managed to net a Godzilla x Kong sequel, especially thanks to the high box office performance of the latest movie.

Now, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that filmmaker Grant Sputore will be taking over as director for the Godzilla x Kong sequel. Sputore is best known for his I Am Mother, a critically praised sci-fi thriller film on Netflix. While it’s unclear what he’ll be bringing to the table, his role as a newcomer to the Monsterverse means he’ll likely have plenty of ideas on how to expand what’s previously been done with the films.

More to come…

Source: THR