The title for the next MonsterVerse movie, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, has important implications for the story. Set to release in 2024, the upcoming film will serve as a sequel to Legendary’s 2021 crossover movie, Godzilla vs. Kong. For a while now, details on their next big-screen adventure have been sparse.
Years after their dramatic clash in Hong Kong, Godzilla and Kong will meet at least one more time in Legendary’s MonsterVerse. Given the box office success experienced by Godzilla vs. Kong, it’s no surprise that the studio has elected to launch a second crossover, as opposed to producing sequels for their solo movies. Putting Adam Wingard back in the director’s chair, the follow-up to Godzilla vs. Kong is poised to pick up where it left off with Godzilla and Kong. Godzilla had just secured his position as the King of the Monsters, whereas Kong is now enjoying a new life in the Hollow Earth. Through the release of a new teaser, Legendary has dropped a few hints about what their next outing will bring.
Godzilla vs. Kong 2’s Official Title & Meaning Explained
In addition to showing off a new monster, Legendary has offered some clues about the story by revealing the film’s official title, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. The “x” confirms what the synopsis has already hinted at, which is that the sequel won’t be a rematch. An “x” between two names signifies a collaboration, meaning that the new movie is pairing them together instead putting them in conflict with each other. This doesn’t rule out some sort of fight happening between them at some point, of course, but it does prove that their rivalry won’t be the focus of the story. Rather, their attention will be on another foe, which is presumably the titular “New Empire.”
This particular phrase points to the “world-ending threat” mentioned in the synopsis being plural in nature. The creation of an “empire” in the MonsterVerse creates the impression that a group or army of Titans will emerge from the Hollow Earth as an invading force. Since the movie is expected to dive deeper into MonsterVerse lore and the ancient Titan War that served as the basis of Godzilla vs. Kong’s story, there’s a good chance that the empire in question has ties to Godzilla and Kong’s respective histories in the MonsterVerse.
Who Is Godzilla vs. Kong 2’s Villain?
The Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire teaser provides a glimpse into the monster that may be leading the movie’s “New Empire.” From the looks of things, the movie will debut a new, blue-eyed member of Kong’s species. Sitting atop a throne, the mysterious creature is surrounded by Titan bones in what is likely a Hollow Earth chamber. Exactly who he is hasn’t been confirmed, but he looks to be a fearsome foe for whoever challenges him. A potential survivor of the war fought between the Godzillas and the Kongs, the Titan may look to wage war on his ancient enemy and perhaps Kong as well.
