Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Rise together or fall alone
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.
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
Cast & Characters
Ilene Andrews
Rebecca Hall
Bernie Hayes
Brian Tyree Henry
Trapper
Dan Stevens
Jia
Kaylee Hottle
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
Critical Assessment
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 2026-07-29
AI Verdict
AI-generatedGodzilla 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.