Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
A closer look at the upcoming film and its new characters, as well as the role of humans in the Monsterverse story.
Introducing the New Empire
The New Empire rises on April 12, 2024, bringing a fresh wave of excitement to fans of the Monsterverse. With new images from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, we are offered a closer look at a Titan 'specialist' joining two returning characters from the previous Monsterverse movie.
Dan Stevens in a Hawaiian shirt in Godzilla x Kong on a beach
The upcoming film will see its titular monsters team up to fight the Skar King, another ape Titan whose presence threatens the world. Rebecca Hall and Brian Tyree Henry will be reprising their roles as Dr. Ilene Andrews and Bernie Hayes respectively. The new character, Tracker, portrayed by Dan Stevens (The Guest), is described by director Adam Wingard as, 'a specialist in these creatures… If you’ve got a sick titan, Trap is your guy.'
Brian Tyree Henry looking shocked next to machinery in Godzilla X Kong
The latest images from Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire reveal the presence of a new Titan expert alongside the returning humans. This raises the anticipation for the film's release, as fans eagerly await the clash between the iconic monsters and the formidable Skar King.
Director Adam Wingard and Dan Stevens pointing in the jungle in Godzilla X Kong
The Role of Humans in Godzilla x Kong
In previous interviews, director Adam Wingard has hinted that the newest Monsterverse installment will shift its focus to the Titans, placing less emphasis on the human characters. While the human characters will still play a role in the film, their involvement is expected to be reduced compared to previous movies.
Godzilla with purple charge and Kong in Godzilla x Kong The New Empire
This shift in focus raises questions about the film's potential success, especially in light of the proven impact of emotionally engaging human stories in monster movies. Toho's Godzilla Minus One demonstrated that films featuring the monster can have profound, high-stakes stories that resonate with audiences, while the Monsterverse show Monarch: Legacy of Monsters also found success with its engaging human story.
Despite the promised deeper focus on the Titans, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is expected to provide memorable human characters like Tracker. Will the human story seamlessly weave into the Titans' narrative, justifying the return of certain characters and the addition of others? These are questions that fans eagerly await answers to as the release date approaches.
The Anticipated Release
The much-anticipated Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to hit theaters on April 12, 2024. As the date draws near, fans are buzzing with excitement as they prepare to witness the epic battle between the iconic monsters and the menacing Skar King.
With the promise of a deeper focus on the Titans, the film is poised to carve its own identity within the Monsterverse, shining the spotlight on the Titans as the heroes. While the human characters will still have their place in the narrative, the emphasis on the monsters presents a unique perspective that sets the film apart within the franchise.
