Godzilla–Kong (film series)

Godzilla–Kong film series
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Release dates
 2014–present
Country United States
Language English
Budget Total (2 films):
$350.000.000
Box office Total (1 film):
529.076.069

The Godzilla–Kong film series is an American media franchise and shared fictional universe that is centered on a series of monster films featuring Godzilla and King Kong, distributed by Warner Bros. and produced by Legendary Entertainment in partnership with Toho (Godzilla series). The first film released in the shared universe was Godzilla (2014), a reboot of the Godzilla film series. The next film to be released will be Kong: Skull Island (2017), followed by Godzilla 2 (2019) and Godzilla vs. Kong (2020), with both films currently in development.

Development

Weeks after releasing Godzilla, its producer Legendary Entertainment confirmed at the July 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International that it had acquired the rights to Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah from Toho and revealed concept footage with the closing title cards reading "Conflict: inevitable. Let them fight".[1] In September 2015, Legendary announced that the film Kong: Skull Island would not be developed with Universal Studios. Instead, it would be developed with Warner Bros., which sparked media speculation that Godzilla and King Kong would appear in a film together.[2][3]

In October 2015, Legendary announced plans to unite Godzilla and King Kong in a film titled Godzilla vs. Kong, set for a 2020 release date. Legendary plans to create a shared cinematic franchise "centered around Monarch" [the secret government agency which debuted in Godzilla] and that "brings together Godzilla and Legendary’s King Kong in an ecosystem of other giant super-species, both classic and new". While Legendary will maintain its home at Universal, it will continue to collaborate with Warner Bros. for the franchise.[4] Later in October, it was announced that Kong: Skull Island will have references to Monarch.[5]

In May 2016, Warner Bros. announced that Godzilla vs. Kong would be released on May 29, 2020 and that Godzilla 2 would be pushed back from its original June 2018 release date to March 22, 2019.[6] That same month, Warner Bros. revealed that Edwards left Godzilla 2 to work on smaller scale projects.[7] In October 2016, Legendary announced that Godzilla 2 would be filmed at its parent company Wanda's Qingdao Movie Metropolis facility in China, along with Pacific Rim: Maelstrom.[8] That same month, it was revealed that Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields (both who worked on Krampus) will write the script for Godzilla 2 and that Legendary is potentially planning a writers room to create their Godzilla–Kong cinematic universe, with Alex Garcia overseeing the project for Legendary.[9] A day later, it was reported that Dougherty is also in negotiations to direct Godzilla 2.[10]

Films

Film U.S. release date Director(s) Story by Screenplay by Producer(s) Status
Godzilla[11] May 16, 2014 Gareth Edwards[12] David Callaham[13] Max Borenstein[14] Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent and Brian Rogers Released
Kong: Skull Island[15] March 10, 2017 Jordan Vogt-Roberts[16] John Gatins[17] and Dan Gilroy Dan Gilroy and Max Borenstein Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, and Alex Garcia Post-production
Godzilla 2[4] March 22, 2019[6] Michael Dougherty Max Borenstein,[18] Michael Dougherty[9] and Zach Shields[9] In development
Godzilla vs. Kong[4] May 29, 2020[6] TBA

Comics

Title U.S. release date Writer(s) Story by Illustrator(s) Cover Artist(s) Status Note
Godzilla: Awakening May 7, 2014 Max Borenstein and Greg Borenstein Eric Battle, Yvel Guichet, Alan Quah, and Lee Loughridge Arthur Adams Released Tie-in prequel comic to Godzilla

Reception

Box office performance

Film Release date Budget Box office gross Ref(s)
United States Other territories North America Other territories Worldwide
Godzilla May 16, 2014 $160.000.000 $200.676.069 $328.400.000 $529.076.069 [19]

Critical and public response

Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic CinemaScore
Godzilla 74% (287 reviews)[20] 62 (48 reviews)[21] B+[22]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Wickman, Kase (July 26, 2014). "Holy Mothra: Gareth Edwards Reveals 'Godzilla 2' Monsters At Comic-Con". MTV. Retrieved June 24, 2016.
  2. ↑ Fleming Jr., Mike (September 10, 2015). "King Kong On Move To Warner Bros, Presaging Godzilla Monster Matchup". Deadline. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
  3. ↑ Masters, Kim (September 16, 2015). "Hollywood Gorilla Warfare: It's Universal vs. Legendary Over 'Kong: Skull Island' (and Who Says "Thank You")". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 "Legendary and Warner Bros. Pictures Announce Cinematic Franchise Uniting Godzilla, King Kong and Other Iconic Giant Monsters" (Press release). Legendary Pictures. October 14, 2015. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  5. ↑ Masters, Kim (September 16, 2015). "Hollywood Gorilla Warfare: It's Universal vs. Legendary Over 'Kong: Skull Island' (and Who Says "Thank You")". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 Rahman, Abid (May 10, 2016). "Warner Bros. Moves Dates For 'Godzilla 2,' 'Godzilla vs Kong'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 10, 2016.
  7. ↑ Fleming, Jr, Mike (May 13, 2016). "Director Gareth Edwards Exits 'Godzilla 2'". Deadline. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  8. ↑ Galuppo, Mia (October 17, 2016). "Wanda Unveils Plans for $8 Billion 'Movie Metropolis,' Reveals Details About Film Incentives". The Hollywood Reporter.
  9. 1 2 3 Kroll, Justin (October 20, 2016). "Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields to Write 'Godzilla 2' for Legendary (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved October 20, 2016.
  10. ↑ Hayes, Britt (October 21, 2016). "Exclusive: 'Godzilla 2' May Be Helmed by 'Krampus' Director Michael Dougherty". Screen Crush. Retrieved October 21, 2016.
  11. ↑ McGloin, Matt (November 26, 2013). "Hedorah Confirmed For Godzilla 2014 Movie & Smog Monster Sequel?!". Cosmic Book News. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  12. ↑ McNary, Dave (January 4, 2011). "'Monsters' director to helm 'Godzilla'". Variety. Archived from the original on February 9, 2011.
  13. ↑ Fresh Voices (May 22, 2012). "SCREENWRITER PROFILE: DAVE CALLAHAM". Fresh Voices. Retrieved August 14, 2015.
  14. ↑ Kit, Borys (November 9, 2011). "Legendary's 'Godzilla' Remake to Be Written By Max Borenstein (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
  15. ↑ Sciretta, Peter (July 27, 2014). "Legendary Announces King Kong Prequel 'Skull Island' Movie For 2016 [Comic Con 2014]". Slashfilm.com. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
  16. ↑ Fleming, Jr., Mike (September 16, 2014). "Legendary's 'Skull Island'; Tom Hiddleston Stars, Jordan Vogt-Roberts Helms King Kong Origin Tale". Deadline. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
  17. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (October 30, 2014). "King Kong Tale 'Skull Island' Gets Rewrite From 'Flight' Scribe John Gatins". deadline.com. Retrieved October 31, 2014.
  18. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (September 18, 2014). "'Godzilla' Sequel To Be Scripted By Max Borenstein". deadline.com. Retrieved September 19, 2014.
  19. ↑ "Godzilla (2014)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  20. ↑ "Godzilla (2014)". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved May 24, 2014.
  21. ↑ "Godzilla". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  22. ↑ "Box office report: 'Godzilla' demolishes the competition with $93.2 million weekend". Entertainment Weekly. May 18, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
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