Summary
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’s streaming release date has been revealed. The fifth film in the Monsterverse franchise, and a direct sequel to 2021’sGodzilla vs. Kong, the film finds the two titular titans teaming up once again, this time to stop the tyrannical Skar King and the ice-breathing Shimo’s invasion of the surface world from Hollow Earth. Directed by Adam Wingard,Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’s castincludes Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, and Fala Chen.
Now, nearly three months after the latest Monsterverse movie made its way into theaters, its streaming release date has been revealed.Godzilla x Kong: The New Empirewill make its streaming debut on Max on July 4. The movie has been available to rent or buy on digital platforms since May 14.
How Has Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Performed Thus Far?
& Why It’s Primed To Be A Hit On Streaming
The Monsterverse has been a mixed bag critically, thoughGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire’s reviewswere some of the worst the franchise has ever seen. While critics praised the latest entry as another thrilling monster-mashing spectacle, the movie doesn’t offer much beyond that, resulting in a 54% Rotten Tomatoes score. This is the franchise’s second-lowest rating behindGodzilla: King of the Monsters(42%). While critics may be feeling fatigued by the franchise, the audience response has been a different story.
Released in theaters on March 29,Godzilla x Kong: The New Empirewas a resounding box office success. It made $194 million worldwide during its debut weekend, one of the biggest of 2024. It ended its box office run at exactly $570 million worldwide, narrowly beating out 2017’sKong: Skull Island($568 million) as the highest-grossing Monsterverse movie globally. Because of this box office success, the franchise will continue with aGodzilla x Kongsequel, this time directed by Grant Sputore.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Ending & Monsterverse Setup Explained
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire sees the former foes unite against a common enemy, while the ending lays the groundwork for another Monsterverse film.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empireis the third-highest-grossing movie of 2024 behindDune: Part TwoandInside Out 2, so it’s basically a no-brainer that it will become a streaming success on Max. Contrary to the critical response,audiences have enjoyedGodzilla x Kong’s stunning special effects and nonstop action, delivering everything one would expect from a kaiju movie. In turn,Godzilla x Kong: The New Empireis poised to conquer the streaming world over the coming July 4 weekend.
Godzilla vs. Kong,Godzilla: King of the Monsters, andKong: Skull Islandare also streaming on Max.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Cast
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire unites iconic monsters Godzilla and Kong in a colossal confrontation. As these ancient titans clash, humans delve into their shared origins and explore the enigmatic secrets of Skull Island.
