The director of the new episode, Adam Wingard, confirmed that his Godzilla episode will contain some references to Toho movies
Directed by Adam Wingard, “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” is set to be a cinematic experience that blends new and nostalgia. Wingard, a well-known fan of God’s various iterations, has made a reference tape that will delight die-hard Toho fans. In a recent interview with Total Film, the director shared his excitement about the tones and different interpretations of Godzilla in Toho films. “I love the whole spectrum, especially the last era of Showa with its big ideas and great fun,” he said. This new episode promises to be a tribute to that wonderful tradition, including hints for true fans.
Godzilla and Kong aren’t the only ones who steal the show in “The New Empire.” A trio of humans, made up of both new and familiar faces, will share the spotlight. Rebecca Hall returns as Monarch linguist and Kong expert Dr. Elaine Andrews, joined by Brian Tyree Henry, who plays Apex cybernetics technician and podcaster Bernie Hayes. They are joined by Dan Stevens in a new role as Trapper.
Facing serious dangers
In “The New Empire,” Godzilla and Kong face an unknown threat that challenges not only their survival, but the entire human race. The film looks at the history of these titans, their origins, the secrets of Skull Island and more.
Although Legendary hasn’t announced plans for a MonsterVerse movie beyond “Godzilla x Kong,” the franchise has extended its tentacles to television. In the year In 2023, an animated series starring Kong, “Skull Island” premiered on Netflix. In addition, the live-action series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” premiered on Apple TV+. These projects represent an exciting development in the MonsterVerse universe.
Success at the box office and beyond
Since its inception in 2021, MonsterVerse has celebrated box office successes, with each of its four films grossing over $100 million in the United States and $375 million worldwide. In total, the MonsterVerse films have grossed $1.95 billion worldwide.
“Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” opens in theaters on April 12, 2024, and promises to be a spectacle that combines a love of homage to the popular Toho films.
The latest Godzilla movies with Toho, one success after another
The latest Godzilla films by Toho, the Japanese film studio responsible for the creation of the iconic monster, have been notable successes in the era of modern monster cinema. In the year Since rebooting the series with “Shin Godzilla” in 2016, Toho has revamped the franchise, offering a fresh and contemporary take on the monster that has captured audiences’ imaginations for decades. “Shin Godzilla” proved its quality and popularity by winning the Japanese Academy Award at the box office and with critics, and the new installment Godzilla: Minus One seems to follow the previous success. Thank you for the great reception from the public and the press.
Toho’s strategy for these new films is to blend the nostalgic charm of the original Godzilla with modern storytelling and imagery to appeal to a new generation of fans and long-time fans alike. This is reflected in collections and public reception, Godzilla not only as an icon of monster cinema, but as a relevant cultural phenomenon in the 21st century. The success of these films had an international impact, inspiring Hollywood and other filmmakers to explore and expand the monster genre, showing Godzilla and Toho’s lasting influence on global cinema.