Despite leading the charge for the franchise for the past two movies, Adam Wingard will officially not be returning for the Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire sequel.
The Hollywood Reporter has brought word that Wingard has stepped away from the Monsterverse and the planned Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire sequel. Though a surprising setback, sources report that the decision was an amicable one between the director and Legendary, stemming solely from scheduling conflicts as he plans to make his return to the indie action-horror genre. At the time of writing, no new director has entered talks or been reported as being eyed for the sequel, and further sources indicate the door is open for Wingard to return in the future.
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Source: THR
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
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
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Adam Wingard
- Release Date
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March 29, 2024
- Studio(s)
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Legendary Pictures
- Distributor(s)
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Warner Bros. Pictures
- Writers
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Terry Rossio
, Simon Barrett
, Jeremy Slater - Cast
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Dan Stevens
, Rebecca Hall
, Brian Tyree Henry
, Kaylee Hottle
, Fala Chen - Franchise(s)
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Godzilla
, King Kong
, Monsterverse - prequel(s)
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Godzilla (2014)
, Kong: Skull Island
, Godzilla: King of the Monsters
, Godzilla Vs Kong