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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Rise together or fall alone

IMDb6.0/10RT Critics54%Metacritic47/100

Two ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island's mysteries as a new, dangerous threat lurks within the hollow Earth.

Directed by Adam Wingard · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 115 min · 2024

Trailer

Director

Adam Wingard

Studio

Legendary Entertainment / Warner Bros.

Release

March 29, 2024

Runtime

115 min

Genres

Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Box office

$572 million worldwide

Full Plot

The new installment in the Monsterverse puts the mighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal deadly threat hidden within our world that threatens the existence of their species and our very own, as well as diving deep into the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond. Delving straight into the origins of Hollow Earth, this film will explore the ancient Titan battle that brought man and monster together forever.

Cast & Characters

Rebecca Hall

Ilene Andrews

Rebecca Hall

Brian Tyree Henry

Bernie Hayes

Brian Tyree Henry

Dan Stevens

Trapper

Dan Stevens

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Mikael, a pilot at Monarch

Alex Ferns

IQ

Iwi Queen, the ruler of Hollow Earth's Iwi tribe

Fala Chen

H

Hampton

Rachel House
H

Harris

Ron Smyck

J

Jayne

Chantelle Jamieson

L

Lewis

Greg Hatton

SC

Submarine Commander

Kevin Copeland

SO

Submarine Officer

Tess Dobré

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Did You Know?

This is the fifth film in Legendary's MonsterVerse franchise, continuing the shared Godzilla/Kong universe.

Source: Legendary Entertainment franchise timeline · verified 2026-07-29

The film introduces a new threat within the Hollow Earth that forces Godzilla and Kong to team up.

Source: Warner Bros. press materials · verified 2026-07-29

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire grossed $196.

Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03

Critical Assessment

IMDb
6.0/10
RT Critics
54%
Metacritic
47/100

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire holds a 6.0/10 on IMDb (135,918 votes), a 47/100 on Metacritic, and a 54% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — a mixed reception typical of the MonsterVerse's spectacle-first entries.

Big, dumb fun that delivers exactly what the title promises. AV Club Thin on story but the monster action is spectacular. Empire

Despite a below-average 54% RT score, the film's $572M gross shows the MonsterVerse's spectacle-driven appeal continues to outperform its critical reception, consistent with the franchise's pattern.

Ratings as of August 5, 2026

Where to Watch

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AI Verdict

AI-generated

Godzilla x Kong's mixed 54% RT score against a $572M gross confirms the MonsterVerse franchise thrives on spectacle over story — audiences show up for the fights, not the reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire's Rotten Tomatoes score?+

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire holds a 54% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.

What is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire's IMDb rating?+

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has a 6.0/10 rating on IMDb from 135,918 votes.

What is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire's Metacritic score?+

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has a Metascore of 47/100 on Metacritic.

Is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire good? What are critics saying?+

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire holds a 6.0/10 on IMDb (135,918 votes), a 47/100 on Metacritic, and a 54% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — a mixed reception typical of the MonsterVerse's spectacle-first entries.

How long is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire?+

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has a runtime of 115 min.

Who directed Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire?+

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire was directed by Adam Wingard.

Where can I watch Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire?+

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is available to stream, rent, or buy on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, Netflix.

Fan & Critic Buzz

AI Summary — from fan reviews & trailer comments

Reviews suggest that "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" received mixed reactions from critics, with some praising its visuals and action sequences while others found it derivative and predictable. A few reviewers noted that the movie's scale and monsters were lacking, feeling like a CGI-driven attempt to create an exciting experience rather than genuinely engaging storytelling.

Viewer Reviews (TMDb)

  • FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-review/ "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is a “more” version of the previous installment. More Hollow Earth, more Titans, more gloriously giant fights filled with fantastic visual effects… and much m…

  • This is a good movie about the science fiction genre, the scenes are very vivid and have really quality frames to send to viewers. I was very impressed with the screenplay and I'm about to watch the movie one more time.

  • It has to get at least three stars because it's got Dan Stevens (and his piercing eyes) in it. Otherwise, this is an entirely derivative and predictable effort that leaves nothing at all to our imagination. A truce has broken out since the last time (2021), with "Kong" ruling the…

    CinemaSerf · 6/10
  • A whole load of nothing! <em>'Godzilla × Kong: The New Empire'</em> is not a good movie, in my opinion anyway. It is similar to its predecessor in that sense at least, this is a minute improvement on that 2021 entry mind. It's basically a Kong film though, Godzilla goes missing f…

    r96sk · 5/10
  • i'm a sucker for giant monster movies and i had a great time watching this, but this movie suffers from the same problem as it's predecessor, there is no sense of scale for the monsters when monsters the size of buildings are running and leaping around like superhero's, it kills…

    ultra1967 · 7/10
  • Godzilla x Kong is an exposition driven production, wrapped up in CGI eye candy, in an attempt to make the generally bland proposition, marginally appetising to the end consumer. The eye candy aspect of this monster action flick is well done. In fact, its flawless and whilst this…

    MovieGuys · 6/10
  • **You get what you expect** It is what it is, an old concept with some twists in the story. There is nothing jaw dropping in this movie, because everything you have seen hundreds times before. I think you can tolerate it with a group of friends with beer in a living room party, t…

    dumasori · 3/10
  • It took me two attempts to get into Godzilla x Kong. The first 25 minutes of this movie are utterly boring. I've got no problem with human drama in movies like this when it's done right, or at least engaging. Monarch was engaging. For the main human characters here, this only eve…

    Sejian · 6/10
  • The mistake I made was watching Godzilla Minus One first. I don't know if the screenwriters' strike disrupted Godzilla X Kong, but the story seems to come straight from the book "How to Write a Hollywood Screenplay." The music feels like it came from a documentary about African g…

    Denishux · 6/10
  • Not great but ultimately satisfying, if not mindless, sci-fi actioner and addition to the Monsterverse. There was never a moment I was bored so that has a one-up over the previous film, Godzilla vs. Kong, and they kept the human actors to a minimum with only four characters takin…

    JPV852 · 7/10
  • This is the weakest of the of the "Monsterverse" series of films to this point. The CGI is all-out cartoonish, and it makes it nearly impossible to care about what's going on. Nothing looks real and I'm sure the creators of these movies have given up trying to make anything photo…

    whitsbrain · 4/10
  • The Monsterverse is headed in a fun direction with its 'Titans', more famously known as Godzilla and Kong. However, while the action and spectacle continue to impress, the human element of these movies has significantly declined with this latest installment. My hope is that the g…

  • **It's worth at least one watch.** --- Since "Avatar," I find myself comparing every movie with heavy CGI to it.This almost looks like a video game in comparison. However, I will give this film points for its music; the soundtrack was decent and helped move the scenes along. I'm…

    Cuzzin Coo · 4/10
  • This is a quite good huge monster bash feast. The fact that the well known, utterly useless, far-left rotten site gave it a rotten rating, with a audience score of 91(!) percent, was of course a indication that it was going to be a entertaining movie. It is a simple huge monster…

    Dark Jedi · 8/10
  • I'm not sure people realize what it is they're watching. Correct if wrong but isn't Godzilla and Kong suppose to be more monsters destroying cities while not giving a lick about humanity? Why is it they seem more like Marvel Universe comedic duo than what they're suppose to be in…

    UWotMatez · 1/10
  • "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" features the sort of threat to humanity which makes these films so fantastic. The threat on this occasion, at least in part, deals with the Skar King and his desperate bid to conquer the surface of the earth. He led his tribe into war against God…

    kevin2019 · 8/10
  • This installment pits Godzilla and Kong against each other once again, only for them to realize they must unite against a greater threat to protect Hollow Earth. Like previous films in the franchise, it’s an undeniably fun ride—embracing its absurdity with a story so ridiculous y…

From the trailer's comments

  • So we’re all here after the news? R.I.P Kaylee Hottle 🕊️✝️

    @UnknownError-409 · 359 likes
  • I guess we came back here after hearing the news 😢

    @mybless37 · 89 likes
  • Rest in peace Kaylee 😢💔

    @blxntzi · 61 likes
  • RIP Kaylee Hottle, you were the best Jia we could all have asked for.

    @BWMF-t7e · 44 likes
  • Never in a million years would I have thought we would get King Kong and Godzilla running together😂

    @viniz011 · 28762 likes
  • Kong got the Infinity gauntlet and Godzilla achieved Super Saiyan Rose. This is gonna be epic

    @emiliozamora507 · 20951 likes
  • 2014 - Let them fight 2019 - we join the fight 2021 - make em fight 2024- make a tag team and let them fight.

    @BhubaneswarMania · 2537 likes
  • RIP Kaylee Hottle🫡🕊️

    @FinnishGodzilla · 24 likes
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