Millions worldwide are left at the edge of their seat at Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros’ latest Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire movie.
After the movie’s release on March 29, 2024, the epic team-up between Godzilla and Kong against monster titans Scar King and Shimo has left a permanent mark on its viewers in just a short time. From the pacing, monsters, fight scenes, and visuals, the film has delivered a breathtaking experience for audiences to enter the monster world. The Monsterverse franchise has gained tremendous amounts of success and has received tons of recognition and love from its fans over the years. Previous films such as Godzilla (2014), Kong: Skull Island (2017), Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), and Godzilla Vs. Kong (2021) have broken theatrical records within the film industry each year. And now with Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros’ newest addition, Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire has notably become the most successful of the franchise. In just eleven days, the film sits at #1 in the movie charts, exceeding its budget of $150 million, making $470 million worldwide with a break-even point of $330 million. With numbers at high altitudes and records being broken, the Monsterverse franchise is set off for a bright future.
“Godzilla X Kong was an incredibly fun and satisfying movie, like watching a larger-than-life WrestleMania with giant creatures,” said sophomore Ethan Luberecki. “It had thrilling action, emotional moments, and hidden messages, making it a unique and fantastic monster movie experience.”
