Godzilla x Kong Sequel Will get Grant Sputore to Proceed the MonsterVerse

It didn’t take lengthy for Legendary to seek out its alternative for the following Godzilla x Kong film following the departure of Adam Wingard a few weeks in the past. The newest sequel within the MonsterVerse will be directed by Australian filMMAker Grant Sputore, who has only one function underneath his belt so far, that being the 2019 Netflix cyberpunk thriller I Am Mom starring Hilary Swank, Rose Byrne, and Clara Rugaard. Whereas Wingard’s exit from the franchise got here as a shock to some given the success of the most recent movie, it reportedly boiled right down to a “timing difficulty,” with the door being left open for him to return sooner or later.

As per Deadline, Sputore will tag in to direct the following installment in Legendary’s MonsterVerse that started in 2014 with Godzilla, and has since birthed 4 extra movies, an animated Netflix collection, and a profitable live-action present on Apple TV+. Sputore got here from the world of tv commercials earlier than directing his first function in 2019, which was nominated for 2 AACTA Awards (Australian Academy of Cinema and Tv Arts) for Finest Supporting Actress in Hilary Swank, and Finest Visible Results or Animation. I Am Mom presently holds an 89% approval score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Whereas individuals have been lamenting the decline in field workplace numbers for the reason that COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Legendary has managed to seek out success with its continued MonsterVerse. 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong managed to absorb $470.1 million {dollars}, whereas the most recent installment launched earlier this yr introduced residence a whopping $567.6 million, making Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire the most profitable movie within the MonsterVerse franchise thus far. Collectively, the collection has earned a powerful $2.5 billion {dollars} worldwide.

What Will the Subsequent Godzilla x Kong Film Be About?

Whereas it’s unclear at this level precisely what the following movie within the MonsterVerse saga might be about, it’s anticipated to be a continuation of occasions from the earlier entry that includes Godzilla, King Kong, and a lot of different Titans. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire noticed the return of Mothra to the franchise following her look in 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, and whereas the collection has additionally seen appearances by Rhodan and King Ghidorah, there are a lot of different Titans which have but to point out up, together with Gigan, SpaceGodzilla, and Anguirus.

What is thought is that the following movie in Legendary’s MonsterVerse will be penned by screenwriter Dave Callaham, whose earlier credit embody Surprise Girl 1984, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and Spider-Man: Throughout the Spider-Verse. Callaham additionally had a hand in writing the reboot of Masters of the Universe, which not too long ago tapped Nicholas Galitzine to star as Prince Adam/He-Man.

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The success of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire doubtless means the continuation of the MonsterVerse, probably with a Son of Kong film.

Because the MonsterVerse continues to increase with one other theatrical movie, it can additionally proceed on the small display screen, as Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has formally been renewed for a second season at Apple TV+, and there are a lot of different initiatives additionally presently within the works.