‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ (2024) & the Monsterverse

2024-05-09

The Snack: Inside ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ (2024) Part One: Spoiler-Free Overview Introduction: Welcome, listeners, to a special episode focused on Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. In this episode, we'll delve into its significance within the MonsterVerse and explore the larger franchise it's associated with. Behind the Scenes: Director: Adam Wingard (returning after directing "Godzilla vs. Kong"). Screenplay: Co-written by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, and Jeremy Sl...

The Snack: Inside ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ (2024)

Part One: Spoiler-Free Overview

Introduction:

Welcome, listeners, to a special episode focused on Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. In this episode, we'll delve into its significance within the MonsterVerse and explore the larger franchise it's associated with.

Behind the Scenes:

Director: Adam Wingard (returning after directing "Godzilla vs. Kong").
Screenplay: Co-written by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, and Jeremy Slater.
Cast: Notable performances by Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, and more.

Background: The MonsterVerse Journey

Before we dive into the latest installment, let's catch up on the MonsterVerse journey. Here are the essential films and shows you could watch first:

Kong: Skull Island (2017):

Directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, this film is set 41 years before the events of "Godzilla" (2014).
Follows Monarch, a secret government organization tracking giant monsters, as they explore a remote island believed to be home to a "Titan" (kaiju in the MonsterVerse).
Introduces the iconic giant ape, Kong.

Godzilla (2014):

Directed by Gareth Edwards, this film establishes the MonsterVerse.
Introduces the legendary creature, Godzilla, and explores Monarch's efforts to understand and contain him.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019):

Directed by Michael Dougherty, this film ramps up the epic battles.
Features a clash between Godzilla and other ancient Titans, including Mothra, Rodan, and Ghidorah.

Godzilla vs. Kong (2021):

Directed by Adam Wingard, this crossover event pits the two titans against each other.
Monarch's involvement intensifies as they uncover deeper secrets about the Titans.

Skull Island (TV Series, 2023):

An animated series that expands the lore of Skull Island and its inhabitants.
Provides additional context and backstory.

Monarch: Legacy of the Monsters (TV Series, 2023):

The MonsterVerse's first live-action series.
Delves into Monarch's history and their ongoing mission to protect humanity from Titans.

Plot Teaser:

Without revealing specifics, let's briefly describe the premise of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Introduce the central conflict that unites these iconic Titans.

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