:Monsterverse

Writer Max Borenstein stated that the Monsterverse did not begin as a franchise but as an American reboot of Godzilla. Borenstein credits Legendary Entertainment's founder and then CEO Thomas Tull as the one responsible for the Monsterverse, having acquired the rights to Godzilla and negotiated the complicated rights to King Kong. Tull had offered Borenstein the opportunity to write the first draft for Kong: Skull Island, with the goal to establish Kong in the same universe as Legendary's Godzilla film. Tull's vision was for the films to one day lead to Godzilla vs. Kong.{{cite web|url=https://www.syfy.com/syfy.com/godzilla-vs-kong-monsterverse-max-borenstein-interview|title=Monsterverse writer Max Borenstein explains how a kaiju stan's love led to the epic Godzilla vs. Kong endgame|first=Tara|last=Bennett|work=Syfy Wire|date=March 23, 2021|access-date=March 23, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=March 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210324005852/https://www.syfy.com/syfy.com/godzilla-vs-kong-monsterverse-max-borenstein-interview}}

Legendary confirmed at the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con that it had acquired the licensing rights to Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah from Toho Co., Ltd. and revealed concept footage with the closing title cards reading "Conflict: inevitable. Let them fight".{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1880162/godzilla-2-confirmed-mothra-rodan-ghidorah/|title=Holy Mothra: Gareth Edwards Reveals 'Godzilla 2' Monsters At Comic-Con|last=Wickman|first=Kase|publisher=MTV|date=July 26, 2014|access-date=June 24, 2016|archive-date=June 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625154942/http://www.mtv.com/news/1880162/godzilla-2-confirmed-mothra-rodan-ghidorah/|url-status=dead}} In September 2015, Legendary announced that the film Kong: Skull Island would not be developed with Universal Pictures. Instead, it would be developed with Warner Bros., which sparked media speculation that Godzilla and Kong would appear in a film together.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/09/king-kong-godzilla-legendary-monster-movie-warner-bros-1201521004/|title=King Kong On Move To Warner Bros, Presaging Godzilla Monster Matchup|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|work=Deadline|date=September 10, 2015|access-date=September 10, 2015|archive-date=September 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150911232832/http://deadline.com/2015/09/king-kong-godzilla-legendary-monster-movie-warner-bros-1201521004/|url-status=live}}{{cite news |work=The Hollywood Reporter |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-gorilla-warfare-s-universal-823715 |title=Hollywood Gorilla Warfare: It's Universal vs. Legendary Over 'Kong: Skull Island' (and Who Says "Thank You") |first=Kim |last=Masters |date=September 16, 2015 |access-date=September 17, 2015 |archive-date=January 20, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190120054059/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-gorilla-warfare-s-universal-823715 |url-status=live }}

In October 2015, Legendary announced plans to unite Godzilla and Kong in a film titled Godzilla vs. Kong, set for a 2020 release date. Legendary planned to create a shared cinematic franchise "centered around Monarch" (the secret government agency which debuted in 2014's Godzilla) and that "brings together Godzilla and Legendary’s King Kong in an ecosystem of other giant super-species, both classic and new".{{cite press release|url=http://www.legendary.com/legendary-and-warner-bros-pictures-announce-cinematic-franchise-uniting-godzilla-king-kong-and-other-iconic-giant-monsters/|title=Legendary and Warner Bros. Pictures Announce Cinematic Franchise Uniting Godzilla, King Kong and Other Iconic Giant Monsters|publisher=Legendary Pictures|date=October 14, 2015|access-date=October 14, 2015|archive-date=November 5, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151105182819/http://www.legendary.com/legendary-and-warner-bros-pictures-announce-cinematic-franchise-uniting-godzilla-king-kong-and-other-iconic-giant-monsters/|url-status=live}} Later in October, it was announced that Kong: Skull Island would have references to Monarch.{{cite news|last1=Masters|first1=Kim|title=Hollywood Gorilla Warfare: It's Universal vs. Legendary Over 'Kong: Skull Island' (and Who Says "Thank You")|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-gorilla-warfare-s-universal-823715|access-date=September 21, 2015|work=hollywoodreporter.com|date=September 16, 2015|archive-date=January 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190120054059/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-gorilla-warfare-s-universal-823715|url-status=live}}

In May 2016, Warner Bros. announced that Godzilla vs. Kong would be released on May 29, 2020, later pushed back to May 21, 2021, and that Godzilla: King of the Monsters would be pushed back from its original June 8, 2018 release date to March 22, 2019,{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/warner-bros-moves-dates-godzilla-892634|title=Warner Bros. Moves Dates For 'Godzilla 2,' 'Godzilla vs Kong'|last=Rahman|first=Abid|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=May 10, 2016|access-date=May 10, 2016|archive-date=January 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119232239/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/warner-bros-moves-dates-godzilla-892634|url-status=live}} however, the film was later pushed back again to May 31, 2019. In October 2016, Legendary announced that Godzilla: King of the Monsters would be filmed at its parent company Wanda's Oriental Movie Metropolis facility in Qingdao, China, along with Pacific Rim: Uprising.{{cite news |work=The Hollywood Reporter |first=Mia |last=Galuppo |title=Wanda Unveils Plans for $8 Billion 'Movie Metropolis,' Reveals Details About Film Incentives |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wanda-unveils-plans-8-billion-939003 |date=October 17, 2016 |access-date=April 17, 2020 |archive-date=January 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119233107/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/wanda-unveils-plans-8-billion-939003 |url-status=live }} That same month, it was revealed that Legendary was planning a writers room to create their Godzilla–Kong cinematic universe, with Alex Garcia overseeing the project for Legendary.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/michael-dougherty-zach-shields-godzilla-2-writers-1201886928/|title=Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields to Write 'Godzilla 2' for Legendary (Exclusive)|last=Kroll|first=Justin|work=Variety|date=October 20, 2016|access-date=October 20, 2016|archive-date=October 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021134827/http://variety.com/2016/film/news/michael-dougherty-zach-shields-godzilla-2-writers-1201886928/|url-status=live}}

In January 2017, Thomas Tull, founder of Legendary, resigned from the company but would remain as producer for the Godzilla–Kong series, which was revealed as the "Monsterverse".{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/thomas-tull-exit-legendary-entertainment-965108|title=Thomas Tull to Exit Legendary Entertainment (Exclusive)|last1=Ford|first1=Rebecca|last2=Masters|first2=Kim|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=January 17, 2017|access-date=January 20, 2017|archive-date=January 19, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170119185527/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/thomas-tull-exit-legendary-entertainment-965108|url-status=live}} In March 2017, Legendary assembled a writers room led by Terry Rossio to develop the story for Godzilla vs. Kong.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/kong-skull-island-sequel-plans-godzilla-kong-sets-writers-room-984992|title='Godzilla vs. Kong' Film Sets Writers Room (Exclusive)|last=Kit|first=Borys|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=March 10, 2017|access-date=March 10, 2017|archive-date=March 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170310230537/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/kong-skull-island-sequel-plans-godzilla-kong-sets-writers-room-984992|url-status=live}}

Legendary's license to Godzilla expired in 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/tokyo-fest-celebrates-godzillas-64th-birthday-no-retirement-sight-1154938/|title=Tokyo Fest Celebrates Godzilla's 64th Birthday, With No Retirement in Sight|first=Gavin J.|last=Blair|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=August 29, 2018|access-date=August 29, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=August 29, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829193333if_/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/tokyo-fest-celebrates-godzillas-64th-birthday-no-retirement-sight-1154938/}} However it has since been renewed, as Toho announced in July 2022 that Godzilla would be featured in a sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong.{{cite web|url=https://godzilla.com/news/godzilla-vs-kong-sequel-announcement/|title=Godzilla vs. Kong Sequel Announcement|first=|last=|work=Godzilla.com|publisher=Toho Co., Ltd.|date=July 1, 2022|access-date=August 14, 2022|url-status=live|archive-date=August 8, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808190314/https://godzilla.com/news/godzilla-vs-kong-sequel-announcement/}} In January 2022, Legendary announced plans for a live-action TV series centered on Godzilla and other Titans.

Per the contract between Toho and Legendary, the former is contractually prohibited from releasing Toho-produced Godzilla films in the same year that Legendary would release their own Godzilla films.{{Cite web |date=September 4, 2023 |title=Watch the trailer for Godzilla Minus One, a return to the kaiju’s terrifying past|url=https://www.polygon.com/23855460/godzilla-minus-one-trailer-release-date |access-date=September 4, 2023 |website=Polygon |first=Oli |last=Welsh|url-status=live|archive-date=September 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230905010852/https://www.polygon.com/23855460/godzilla-minus-one-trailer-release-date}} However, the contract does not extend to television; in 2021, Toho released the anime TV series Godzilla Singular Point a few weeks after Legendary released Godzilla vs. Kong, and in 2023, Toho released the film Godzilla Minus One in the same month that Legendary's Monarch: Legacy of Monsters was released.

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{{Main|Godzilla (2014 film){{!}}Godzilla (2014 film)}}

The film reimagines Godzilla's origins and is set 15 years after a nuclear meltdown in Japan which was caused by giant parasitic creatures, known as "MUTOs" (acronym for Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organism). As two MUTOs ravage the countryside in order to reproduce, they awaken an even larger ancient alpha predator, known as "Godzilla", whose existence has been kept secret by the U.S. government since 1954. The film introduces Godzilla, the MUTOs, and the Monarch organization to the Monsterverse.

In 2004, director Yoshimitsu Banno acquired permission from Toho to produce a short IMAX Godzilla film which was in development for several years until the project was eventually turned over to Legendary Pictures.{{cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/us/movies/16359/producer-brian-rogers-discusses-us-godzilla-reboot|title=Producer Brian Rogers discusses US Godzilla reboot|last=Lambie|first=Ryan|work=Den of Geek|date=September 21, 2010|access-date=February 26, 2018|archive-date=February 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227094622/http://www.denofgeek.com/us/movies/16359/producer-brian-rogers-discusses-us-godzilla-reboot|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/godzilla-reboot-legendary-pictures-rothc-79514/|title='Godzilla' Will Return To His Roots In Legendary Pictures Reboot|last=Corneth|first=Roth|work=Screen Rant|date=September 22, 2010|access-date=July 20, 2015|archive-date=March 4, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304205401/http://screenrant.com/godzilla-reboot-legendary-pictures-rothc-79514/|url-status=live}} In March 2010, Legendary announced to have acquired the rights to Godzilla for a feature film reboot.{{cite journal |last=McNary |first=Dave |url=https://variety.com/2010/film/markets-festivals/godzilla-stomps-back-to-screen-1118017027/ |title='Godzilla' stomps back to screen |journal=Variety |date=March 29, 2010 |access-date=December 20, 2017 |archive-date=February 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204063939/https://variety.com/2010/film/markets-festivals/godzilla-stomps-back-to-screen-1118017027/ |url-status=live }} In January 2011, Gareth Edwards was announced as the director for the film.{{cite journal |last=Kit |first=Borys |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/monsters-director-stomps-godzilla-68246 |title=EXCLUSIVE: 'Monsters' Director Stomps to 'Godzilla' |journal=The Hollywood Reporter |date=January 4, 2011 |access-date=February 9, 2011 |archive-date=September 22, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922104737/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/monsters-director-stomps-godzilla-68246 |url-status=live }} The film was co-produced with Warner Bros. Pictures with filming completed in 2013 in Canada and the United States for release in 2014.{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/godzilla-release-date-may-16-2014/195445|title=CCI: GODZILLA Invades Theaters May 16, 2014; Studio Expects 3D Release|access-date=September 13, 2012|last=Weintraub|first=Frosty|date=September 13, 2012|work=Collider|archive-date=August 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817121732/https://collider.com/godzilla-release-date-may-16-2014/195445/|url-status=dead}} Godzilla was released on May 16, 2014, to positive reviews,{{cite web|url=https://www.vulture.com/2014/05/godzilla-review-roundup-cranstons-terrible-wig.html|title=Review Roundup: One of the Scariest Things in Godzilla Is Bryan Cranston's Wig|last=Silman|first=Anna|work=Vulture|date=May 16, 2014|access-date=February 26, 2016|archive-date=February 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203025356/https://www.vulture.com/2014/05/godzilla-review-roundup-cranstons-terrible-wig.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/godzilla-2014-details-reviews-previews/|title='Godzilla': First Audience Reactions Promise a Slow Reveal|first=Hannah|last=Shaw-Williams|work=Screen Rant|date=May 2, 2014|access-date=February 26, 2016|archive-date=February 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203025630/https://screenrant.com/godzilla-2014-details-reviews-previews/|url-status=live}} and was a box office success, grossing $529 million worldwide against a budget of $160 million.{{cite the numbers|id=Godzilla-(2014)|title=Godzilla (2014)|access-date= December 9, 2021}}

{{Main|Kong: Skull Island{{!}}Kong: Skull Island}}

Set in 1973, the film follows a team of scientists and Vietnam War soldiers traveling to an uncharted island in the Pacific where they encounter terrifying creatures and the mighty Kong. The film introduces Kong, the Mother Longlegs,{{cite web|url=http://www.blastr.com/2017-3-7/meet-crazy-creatures-kong-skull-island-6-monster-bio-cards|title=Meet the crazy creatures of Kong: Skull Island with 6 monster bio cards|last=Spry|first=Jeff|work=Syfy Wire|date=March 8, 2017|access-date=March 31, 2017|archive-date=June 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170601084923/http://www.blastr.com/2017-3-7/meet-crazy-creatures-kong-skull-island-6-monster-bio-cards|url-status=dead}} the Sker Buffalo, the Mire Squid, the Leafwing, the Psychovulture, the Spore Mantis, the Skull Devil,{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/skull-crawlers-kong-skull-island-origins-explained/|title=Kong: Skull Island's Skull Crawlers Origin Explained|first=Padraig|last=Cotter|work=Screen Rant|date=April 9, 2019|access-date=January 17, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=January 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117163021/https://screenrant.com/skull-crawlers-kong-skull-island-origins-explained/}} and the Skullcrawlers to the Monsterverse and a post-credits scene introduces Rodan, Mothra, and King Ghidorah to the Monsterverse.{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/kong-skull-island-after-credits-scene-explained/#godzilla-vs-kong|title='Kong: Skull Island' Post-Credits Scene Explained|last=Goldberg|first=Matt|work=Collider|date=March 11, 2017|access-date=January 6, 2018|archive-date=January 6, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180106173605/http://collider.com/kong-skull-island-after-credits-scene-explained/#godzilla-vs-kong|url-status=live}} The Skull Devil was originally trademarked as "Ramarak the Skullcrawler" until it was abandoned in September 2017.{{cite web|url=https://trademarks.justia.com/868/44/ramarak-the-skull-86844658.html|title=Ramarak The Skullcrawler Trademark Application of Legendary Pictures, LLC|work=Justia Trademarks|access-date=March 31, 2017|archive-date=April 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170401145421/https://trademarks.justia.com/868/44/ramarak-the-skull-86844658.html|url-status=live}}

In July 2014 at San Diego Comic-Con, Legendary announced a King Kong origin story, initially titled Skull Island, with a release date of November 4, 2016, and Universal Pictures distributing.{{cite news|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/skull-island-movie/|title=Legendary Announces King Kong Prequel 'Skull Island' Movie For 2016 [Comic Con 2014]|publisher=Slashfilm.com|date=July 27, 2014|access-date=July 27, 2014|last=Sciretta|first=Peter|archive-date=July 28, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140728194042/http://www.slashfilm.com/skull-island-movie/|url-status=live}} In September 2014, Jordan Vogt-Roberts was announced as the film's director.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2014/09/skull-island-tom-hiddleston-king-kong-835067/|title=Legendary's 'Skull Island'; Tom Hiddleston Stars, Jordan Vogt-Roberts Helms King Kong Origin Tale|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|publisher=Deadline.com|date=September 16, 2014|access-date=September 16, 2014|archive-date=September 16, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140916215935/http://deadline.com/2014/09/skull-island-tom-hiddleston-king-kong-835067/|url-status=live}} In September 2015, Legendary moved development of the film from Universal Pictures to Warner Bros. to create an expanded cinematic universe.{{cite web|last=Kit|first=Borys|title='Kong: Skull Island' to Move to Warner Bros. for Planned Monster Movie Universe|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/kong-skull-island-move-warner-821943|access-date=September 21, 2015|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=September 10, 2015|archive-date=September 13, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150913004533/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/kong-skull-island-move-warner-821943|url-status=live}} Principal photography began on October 19, 2015, in Hawaii and Vietnam. Kong: Skull Island was released on March 10, 2017, to positive reviews,{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/kong-skull-island-fan-reviews/|title='Kong: Skull Island': What Did You Think?|last=Goldberg|first=Matt|work=Collider|date=March 10, 2017|access-date=March 15, 2017|archive-date=March 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313212412/http://collider.com/kong-skull-island-fan-reviews/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2017/03/13/kong-skull-island-four-lessons-for-justice-league-and-the-dc-films-franchise/#40b23ec84168|title='Kong: Skull Island': Four Lessons For 'Justice League' And The DC Films Franchise|last=Mendelson|first=Scott|work=Forbes|date=March 13, 2017|access-date=March 15, 2017|archive-date=March 13, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170313210239/https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2017/03/13/kong-skull-island-four-lessons-for-justice-league-and-the-dc-films-franchise/#40b23ec84168|url-status=live}} and was a box office success, grossing $566 million worldwide against a budget of $185 million.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=legendary2016.htm|title=Kong: Skull Island (2017)|website=Box Office Mojo|access-date=April 9, 2017|archive-date=December 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141224095548/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=legendary2016.htm|url-status=live}} The film received a nomination for Best Visual Effects at the 90th Academy Awards.{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2018-visual-effects-society-awards-nominations-list-full-1067888/item/outstanding-visual-effects-a-photoreal-feature-1067977|title=Visual Effects Society Awards: 'Apes,' 'Blade Runner 2049' Lead Feature Nominees|last=Giardina|first=Carolyn|date=January 16, 2018|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=July 15, 2018|archive-date=July 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715181512/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/2018-visual-effects-society-awards-nominations-list-full-1067888/item/outstanding-visual-effects-a-photoreal-feature-1067977|url-status=live}}

{{Main|Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019 film){{!}}Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019 film)}}

In the film, eco-terrorists release King Ghidorah, who awakens other monsters known as "Titans" across the world, forcing Godzilla and Mothra to surface and engage Ghidorah and Rodan in a decisive battle. The film changes the monsters' designation from "MUTOs" to "Titans".{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/godzilla-2-monster-name-change-titans/|title=Godzilla 2 Has Renamed The MonsterVerse Creatures|first=John|last=Orquiola|work=Screen Rant|date=July 21, 2018|access-date=October 17, 2018|url-status=live|archive-date=March 22, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322015509/https://screenrant.com/godzilla-2-monster-name-change-titans/}} The film introduces Scylla, Methuselah, Behemoth, and the Queen MUTO to the Monsterverse.{{cite web|url=https://www.newsweek.com/godzilla-king-monsters-monster-list-17-titan-names-revealed-1441056|title=Godzilla: King of the Monsters Monster List: All 17 Titan Names Revealed|first=Andrew|last=Whalen|work=Newsweek|date=May 31, 2019|access-date=June 1, 2019|url-status=live|archive-date=June 2, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602061549/https://www.newsweek.com/godzilla-king-monsters-monster-list-17-titan-names-revealed-1441056}} Off-screen, the film introduces Baphomet, Typhon, Mokele-Mbembe, Tiamat, Abaddon, Leviathan, and Bunyip to the Monsterverse.{{Cite web|url=https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/set-visit-everything-we-learned-from-the-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-set|title=Set Visit: Everything we learned from the Godzilla: King of the Monsters set|last=Walkuski|first=Eric|date=March 21, 2019|website=Joblo|access-date=March 22, 2019|url-status=live|archive-date=March 23, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190323040720/https://www.joblo.com/movie-news/set-visit-everything-we-learned-from-the-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-set}}

Prior to announcing a shared cinematic universe between Godzilla and Kong, Legendary originally intended to produce a Godzilla trilogy, with Gareth Edwards attached to direct all films.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-spinoff-hires-godzilla-706636|title='Star Wars' Spinoff Hires 'Godzilla' Director Gareth Edwards (Exclusive)|last=Kit|first=Borys|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=May 22, 2014|access-date=February 6, 2017|archive-date=February 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210224053635/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/star-wars-spinoff-hires-godzilla-706636|url-status=live}} However, Edwards left the sequel in May 2016 to work on smaller scale projects.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2016/05/godzilla-2-director-gareth-edwards-exits-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-1201755484/|title=Director Gareth Edwards Exits 'Godzilla 2'|website=Deadline.com|last=Fleming|first=Mike Jr.|date=May 13, 2016|access-date=May 13, 2016|archive-date=May 14, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160514102027/https://deadline.com/2016/05/godzilla-2-director-gareth-edwards-exits-rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-1201755484/|url-status=live}} In January 2017, Michael Dougherty was announced as the director and co-writer for the film.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2017/film/news/godzilla-2-director-michael-dougherty-1201967053/|title='Godzilla 2' Finds Director in Michael Dougherty|last=Kroll|first=Justin|work=Variety|date=January 23, 2017|access-date=January 23, 2017|archive-date=January 19, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190119233436/https://variety.com/2017/film/news/godzilla-2-director-michael-dougherty-1201967053/|url-status=live}} Principal photography began in June 2017, in Atlanta, Georgia and wrapped in September 2017.{{sfn|Bernstein|2019|p=13}} The film was released on May 31, 2019, to mixed reviews,{{efn|The Observer stated reviews were "mixed to negative".{{cite web|url=https://observer.com/2019/05/godzilla-box-office-king-of-the-monsters-tracking-prediction/|title='Godzilla: King of the Monsters' Will Crush This Weekend, but Can Its Box-Office Reign Last?|first=Brandon|last=Katz|work=Observer Media|date=May 29, 2019|access-date=March 25, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=March 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326024026/https://observer.com/2019/05/godzilla-box-office-king-of-the-monsters-tracking-prediction/}} The Indian Express called reviews "largely negative."{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-review-roundup-5755118/|title=Godzilla King of the Monsters review roundup: Critics call it an 'unintentional comedy'|author=|work=The Indian Express|date=May 30, 2019|access-date=December 14, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=December 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214081750/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/hollywood/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-review-roundup-5755118/}} Screen Rant described responses as "so negative."{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/godzilla-king-monsters-bad-reviews/|title=Why Godzilla: King Of The Monsters' Reviews Are So Negative|first=Hannah|last=Shaw-Williams|work=Screen Rant|date=May 31, 2019|access-date=December 14, 2020|url-status=live|archive-date=December 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214081753/https://screenrant.com/godzilla-king-monsters-bad-reviews/}} Yahoo! Finance noted the reviews to be a "pretty mixed bag."{{cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-earns-a-mixed-bag-of-reviews-112159026.html|title=Mixed reviews for 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters'|first=Hanna|last=Flint|work=Yahoo! Finance|date=May 29, 2019|access-date=January 31, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=January 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131195441/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-earns-a-mixed-bag-of-reviews-112159026.html}} Scott Mendelson from Forbes stated the film earned "mixed reviews",{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2019/08/13/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-king-kong-skull-island-brie-larson-rampage-dwayne-johnson-meg-jason-statham-jurassic-world-chris-pratt-pacific-rim-john-boyega-warner-bros-universal-legendary-box-office/ |title=One Ironic Reason 'Godzilla: King Of The Monsters' Stumbled At The Box Office|first=Scott|last=Mendelson|work=Forbes|date=August 13, 2019|access-date=January 31, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=January 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131200338/https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2019/08/13/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-king-kong-skull-island-brie-larson-rampage-dwayne-johnson-meg-jason-statham-jurassic-world-chris-pratt-pacific-rim-john-boyega-warner-bros-universal-legendary-box-office/%3Fsh%3Db0a63947a5c9}} but later stated the film earned "mixed-negative reviews".{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2021/01/22/godzilla-vs-kong-poster-warner-bros-box-office-flop-hbo-max-hit/ |title='Godzilla Vs. Kong': Trying To Spawn A Hit Threequel From A Failed Sequel|first=Scott|last=Mendelson|work=Forbes|date=January 22, 2021|access-date=March 26, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=March 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326202157if_/https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2021/01/22/godzilla-vs-kong-poster-warner-bros-box-office-flop-hbo-max-hit/?sh=205369961de4}}}} and was a box office disappointment,{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2019/06/03/box-office-godzilla-king-kong-skull-island-avengers-aladdin-lego-rocketman-smurfs/#60f41b13446f|title='Godzilla: King Of The Monsters' Is A Terrifying Box Office Disappointment|first=Scott|last=Mendelson|work=Forbes|date=June 3, 2019|access-date=August 3, 2019|url-status=live|archive-date=August 4, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190804002738/https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2019/06/03/box-office-godzilla-king-kong-skull-island-avengers-aladdin-lego-rocketman-smurfs/}}{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/movies/2019/08/14/summer-2019-box-office-winners-losers/|title=The 17 biggest summer box office winners and losers of 2019|first=James|last=Hibberd|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=August 14, 2019|access-date=August 14, 2019|url-status=live|archive-date=August 14, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190814154219/https://ew.com/movies/2019/08/14/summer-2019-box-office-winners-losers/}}{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2019/film/news/warner-bros-flops-doctor-sleep-goldfinch-1203400046/|title=With 'Good Liar' and 'Doctor Sleep,' Warner Bros.' Box Office Misfortunes Mount|first=Rebecca|last=Rubin|work=Variety|date=November 17, 2019|access-date= November 17, 2019|url-status=live|archive-date=November 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191118020601/https://variety.com/2019/film/news/warner-bros-flops-doctor-sleep-goldfinch-1203400046/}} grossing $387 million worldwide against a budget between $170–200 million.{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=godzilla2.htm |title=Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) |publisher=Box Office Mojo |access-date=September 3, 2019 |archive-date=May 29, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190529150754/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url= https://variety.com/2019/film/news/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-box-office-fading-franchise-1203231032/|title='Godzilla: King of the Monsters': Inside a Fading Franchise|work=Variety|first=Rebecca|last=Rubin|date=June 2, 2019|access-date=June 3, 2019|url-status=live|archive-date=June 3, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190603233324/https://variety.com/2019/film/news/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-box-office-fading-franchise-1203231032/}}

{{Main|Godzilla vs. Kong{{!}}Godzilla vs. Kong}}

File:Adam Wingard (36006140511).jpg (pictured 2017) is the only director, so far, to direct two films in the Monsterverse: Godzilla vs. Kong and its sequel, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.]]

In the film, Kong clashes with Godzilla as humans lure the ape into the Hollow Earth to retrieve a power source for a weapon to stop Godzilla's mysterious rampages. The film introduces Mechagodzilla,{{cite news|url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/383370/according-to-godzilla-vs-kong-director-adam-wingard-mechagodzilla-is-no-longer-a-spoiler/|title=According to Godzilla vs. Kong Director Adam Wingard: Mechagodzilla is No Longer a Spoiler|first=Josh|last=Millican|work=Dread Central|date=March 20, 2021|access-date=March 20, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=March 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210320201136/https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/383370/according-to-godzilla-vs-kong-director-adam-wingard-mechagodzilla-is-no-longer-a-spoiler/}} the Warbat,{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/godzilla-vs-kong-trailer-who-is-warbat-kaiju/|title='Godzilla vs. Kong' Trailer: Who Is Warbat the Kaiju & Why Is Kong Fighting It?|first=Allie|last=Gemmill|work=Collider|date=January 24, 2021|access-date=January 26, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127040222/https://collider.com/godzilla-vs-kong-trailer-who-is-warbat-kaiju/}} the Hellhawk,{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/godzilla-vs-kong-new-monster-hell-hawk-images/|title=Godzilla vs. Kong Toy Reveals First Look At Hell Hawk|first=Rick|last=Stevenson|work=Screen Rant|date=January 28, 2021|access-date=January 30, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=January 31, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210131000843/https://screenrant.com/godzilla-vs-kong-new-monster-hell-hawk-images/}} and Titanus Doug{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/godzilla-x-kong-titanus-doug-suko-role-hint/|title=Monsterverse's New Titan Reveal Hints At Titanus Doug's Godzilla X Kong Role|first=Charles Nicholas|last=Raymond|work=Screen Rant|date=January 28, 2024|access-date=March 29, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=March 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329064336/https://screenrant.com/godzilla-x-kong-titanus-doug-suko-role-hint/}} to the Monsterverse.

The project was announced in October 2015 when Legendary announced plans for a shared cinematic universe between Godzilla and King Kong. The film's writers room was assembled in March 2017 and Adam Wingard was announced as the director in May 2017. Principal photography began in November 2018 in Hawaii and Australia and concluded in April 2019. After being delayed from a November 2020 release date due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film was theatrically released internationally on March 24, 2021,{{cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/godzilla-vs-kong-clip/|title='Godzilla vs. Kong' Clip: Whoever Wins, Boats Lose|first=Ben|last=Pearson|work=/Film|date=February 26, 2021|access-date=March 2, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=March 3, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303031752/https://www.slashfilm.com/godzilla-vs-kong-clip/}}{{cite web|url=https://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2021/03/10/godzilla-vs-kong-taiwan-theater-exclusives/|title=Godzilla vs. Kong Taiwan Theater Exclusives|author=|work=SciFi Japan|date=March 10, 2021|access-date=March 10, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=March 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311062505/https://www.scifijapan.com/articles/2021/03/10/godzilla-vs-kong-taiwan-theater-exclusives/}} and was released in the United States on March 31, 2021, where it was released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max.{{Cite web|last=Rubin|first=Rebecca|date=January 26, 2021|title='Godzilla vs. Kong' Release Date Moves Back a Week|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/news/godzilla-vs-kong-release-date-moves-1234889930/|access-date=January 26, 2021|website=Variety|url-status=live|archive-date=February 20, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210220164403/https://variety.com/2021/film/news/godzilla-vs-kong-release-date-moves-1234889930/}} The film received generally positive reviews and was a box office success, breaking pandemic records and grossing $470 million. It was also a streaming hit, becoming the most successful launch item in HBO Max's history until it was overtaken by Mortal Kombat.{{cite web |url= https://variety.com/2021/film/box-office/godzilla-vs-kong-opening-weekend-analysis-1234943958/ |title= 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Is a Box Office and HBO Max Hit. Will It Shake Up the Future of Moviegoing? |first=Rebecca|last=Rubin |work=Variety |date= April 5, 2021 |access-date= April 5, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=August 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805101036/https://variety.com/2021/film/box-office/godzilla-vs-kong-opening-weekend-analysis-1234943958/}}{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/vip/did-mortal-kombat-do-more-for-hbo-max-than-godzilla-vs-kong-1234964304/|title=Did 'Mortal Kombat' Do More for HBO Max Than 'Godzilla vs. Kong'?|first=Kevin|last=Tran|work=Variety|date=May 3, 2021|access-date=July 6, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=May 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505210821/https://variety.com/vip/did-mortal-kombat-do-more-for-hbo-max-than-godzilla-vs-kong-1234964304/}}

{{Main|Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire{{!}}Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire}}

Godzilla and Kong reunite against an undiscovered threat hidden deep within the Earth that challenges the existence of humans and Titans alike.{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/godzilla-vs-kong-2-synopsis-monsterverse-sequel/|title='Godzilla vs. Kong 2' Synopsis Reveals New Details About Monsterverse Sequel|first=Marco|last=Vitto Oddo|work=Collider|date=August 25, 2022|access-date=August 25, 2022|url-status=live|archive-date=August 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220825174709/https://collider.com/godzilla-vs-kong-2-synopsis-monsterverse-sequel/}} The film introduces the Skar King,{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/godzilla-x-kong-villain-scar-king-explained/|title=Who Is Godzilla X Kong's Villain? New Ape Foe Skar King Explained|first=Robert|last=Pitman|work=Screen Rant|date=December 5, 2023|access-date=March 29, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=March 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329064832/https://screenrant.com/godzilla-x-kong-villain-scar-king-explained/}} Suko,{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/anime/news/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-clip-suko/|title=Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Clip Unpacks Suko's Debut|first=Megan|last=Peters|work=Comicbook.com|date=March 24, 2024|access-date=March 29, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=March 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329065127/https://comicbook.com/anime/news/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-clip-suko/}} and Shimo{{cite web|url=https://thedirect.com/article/shimo-godzilla-x-kong-villain-explained|title=First Footage of Godzilla x Kong Villain Shimo Revealed In New Trailer|first=Russ|last=Milheim|work=The Direct|date=February 18, 2024|access-date=March 29, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=March 29, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240329065352/https://thedirect.com/article/shimo-godzilla-x-kong-villain-explained}} to the Monsterverse.

Following the box office and streaming success of Godzilla vs. Kong during the COVID-19 pandemic, Legendary announced a sequel in March 2022 and that filming would commence later in the year in Gold Coast, Queensland and other locations in South East Queensland.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/asia/godzilla-vs-kong-sequel-australia-1235210265/|title='Godzilla vs. Kong' Sequel to Film in Australia|first=Katherine|last=Tulich|work=Variety|date=March 20, 2022|access-date=March 20, 2022|url-status=live|archive-date=March 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220321052821/https://variety.com/2022/film/asia/godzilla-vs-kong-sequel-australia-1235210265/}} In May 2022, it was announced that Wingard would return to direct and that Dan Stevens had been cast as the lead. Wingard and Stevens had previously worked together on The Guest.{{cite web |last1=Kroll |first1=Justin |title=Godzilla vs. Kong 2: Dan Stevens Reunites With The Guest Director Adam Wingard On Legendary Sequel |url=https://deadline.com/2022/05/godzilla-vs-kong-2-dan-stevens-the-guest-director-adam-wingard-legendary-1235022755/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |publisher=Penske Media Corporation |date=May 12, 2022|access-date=May 12, 2022|url-status=live|archive-date=May 12, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512230601/https://deadline.com/2022/05/godzilla-vs-kong-2-dan-stevens-the-guest-director-adam-wingard-legendary-1235022755/}} The film was theatrically released internationally on March 27, 2024, and in the United States on March 29, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Dick |first=Jeremy |date=February 14, 2024 |title=Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Gets Action-Packed Trailer Uniting the Iconic Titans |url=https://www.cbr.com/godzilla-x-kong-second-trailer/ |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=Comic Book Resources |language=en}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/godzilla-x-kong-moves-up-release-theaters-mickey-17-delayed-1235783720/|title='Godzilla x Kong' Moves Up Release in Theaters to Late March, 'Mickey 17' Delayed|first=Pamela|last=McClintock|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=January 9, 2024|access-date=January 9, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=January 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110000900/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/godzilla-x-kong-moves-up-release-theaters-mickey-17-delayed-1235783720/}}

{{Main|Godzilla x Kong: Supernova{{!}}Godzilla x Kong: Supernova}}

In March 2024, prior to the release of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Wingard expressed interest in returning to direct a third film featuring Godzilla and Kong, but noted that "it just depends on how Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire does and how things kind of shape out."{{Cite web |last=Coman |first=Monica |date=March 21, 2024 |title=Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Director Explains the Title, Confirms the 'x' Is Silent |url=https://www.cbr.com/godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire-director-title/ |access-date=March 21, 2024 |website=CBR |language=en}} In April 2024, following the release and successful response to The New Empire, producer and Legendary's chairman of worldwide production Mary Parent commented on the film's box office success: "This is certainly an exciting result. We are in a good position to continue the journey, but let’s see how Godzilla x Kong unfolds."{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/godzilla-x-kong-sequel-likely-1235869465/|title=MonsterVerse Future Looks Bright After 'Godzilla x Kong'|first=Pamela|last=McClintock|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=April 8, 2024|access-date=April 9, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=April 10, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240410012504/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/godzilla-x-kong-sequel-likely-1235869465/}}

On May 10, 2024, Legendary announced that a follow-up to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has entered development and would be written by David Callaham, who wrote the early drafts to Godzilla (2014){{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/godzilla-x-kong-follow-dave-callaham-1235895879/|title='Godzilla x Kong' Follow-Up Enlists 'Shang Chi' Scribe Dave Callaham to Write (Exclusive)|first=Borys|last=Kit|website=The Hollywood Reporter |date=May 10, 2024|access-date=May 10, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=May 10, 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240510201312/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/godzilla-x-kong-follow-dave-callaham-1235895879/}} The following week, Legendary announced that Wingard would not return to direct due to scheduling conflicts, but had expressed interest in having Wingard return.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/adam-wingard-not-returning-godzilla-x-kong-sequel-exclusive-1235905822/|title=Adam Wingard Not Returning for 'Godzilla x Kong' Sequel (Exclusive)|first=Borys|last=Kit|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=May 21, 2024|access-date=May 21, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=May 22, 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240522003737/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/adam-wingard-not-returning-godzilla-x-kong-sequel-exclusive-1235905822/}} In June 2024, Legendary announced Grant Sputore (director of I Am Mother) as the new director and that the film would be released on March 26, 2027.{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/godzilla-x-kong-sequel-director-1235916872/|title=Legendary's 'Godzilla x Kong' Followup Sets Director Grant Sputore|first=Aaron|last=Couch|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=June 6, 2024|access-date=June 6, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=June 6, 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240606235517/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/godzilla-x-kong-sequel-director-1235916872/}}{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/warner-bros-legendary-denis-villeneuve-1236056852/|title=Warner Bros. and Legendary Set Denis Villeneuve Event Film for 2026, Next MonsterVerse Movie for 2027|first=Katcy|last=Stephan|work=Variety|date=June 28, 2024|access-date=June 28, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=June 28, 2024|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240628224858/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/warner-bros-legendary-denis-villeneuve-1236056852/}} Pre-production began in January 2025, with performers being cast such as Kaitlyn Dever, Jack O'Connell, Delroy Lindo, Dan Stevens (reprises his role from the previous film), Matthew Modine, Alycia Debnam-Carey, and Sam Neill.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2025/01/godzilla-x-kong-sequel-kaitlyn-dever-1236265739/|title=Legendary’s ‘Godzilla x Kong’ Sequel Adds Kaitlyn Dever To Cast|first=Justin|last=Kroll|work=Deadline|date=January 24, 2025|access-date=January 24, 2025|url-status=live|archive-date=January 25, 2025|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/3mFnc}}{{Cite web |last=Grobar |first=Matt |date=April 15, 2025|title=Sam Neill Boards Legendary’s Next Monsterverse Film |url=https://deadline.com/2025/04/godzilla-x-kong-sequel-adds-sam-neill-1236369130/ |access-date=2025-04-15 |website=Deadline |language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-date=April 16, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250416230106/https://deadline.com/2025/04/godzilla-x-kong-sequel-adds-sam-neill-1236369130/}}

In October 2017, Steven S. DeKnight (director and co-writer of Pacific Rim: Uprising) noted that there have been discussions about a cross-over between the Monsterverse and Pacific Rim franchise, however, he iterated it was all hypothetical possibilities.{{cite news|url=https://collider.com/pacific-rim-godzilla-king-kong-crossover-monsters-universe/#steven-s-deknight|title=Exclusive: 'Pacific Rim Uprising' Director Says Crossover with 'Godzilla' and 'King Kong' Is Possible|last=Chitwood|first=Adam|publisher=Complex Media|work=Collider|date=October 20, 2017|access-date=October 22, 2017|archive-date=February 16, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230216065927/https://collider.com/pacific-rim-godzilla-king-kong-crossover-monsters-universe/#steven-s-deknight|url-status=live}} Guillermo del Toro (director and co-writer of Pacific Rim) had also expressed interest in Pacific Rim crossing over with the Monsterverse.{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/pacific-rim-godzilla-kong-crossover-guillermo-del-toro/|title=Guillermo del Toro Wants a Pacific Rim & Godzilla vs. Kong Crossover Movie|first=Daniel|last=Alvarez|work=Screen Rant|date=January 26, 2021|access-date=January 27, 2021|archive-date=January 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210126200716/https://screenrant.com/pacific-rim-godzilla-kong-crossover-guillermo-del-toro/|url-status=live}} In March 2019, when asked about the future of the Monsterverse, Garcia stated, "It's one brick at a time, each piece has to be as good as it can be, so right now it's all focused on this [Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs. Kong]. But could there be? Yeah, that's the hope if the movies turn out really well."{{sfn|Mirjahangir|2019|loc=21:30}}

In February 2021, Wingard stated, "I know where we could go potentially with future films." However, he noted that the Monsterverse was created "to a certain degree" to lead towards Godzilla vs. Kong.{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/godzilla-vs-kong-adam-wingard-interview/|title='Godzilla vs. Kong' Director Adam Wingard on Avoiding an Issue He Had with 'Batman v Superman'|first=Matt|last=Goldberg|work=Collider|date=February 22, 2021|access-date=March 11, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=March 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210311174815/https://collider.com/godzilla-vs-kong-adam-wingard-interview/}} Wingard added that the Monsterverse is at a "crossroads", stating, "It’s really at the point where audiences have to kind of step forward and vote for more of these things. If this movie is a success obviously they will continue forward."{{cite web|url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/383790/exclusive-godzilla-vs-kong-director-adam-wingard-explains-why-no-post-credits-scene/|title=Exclusive: Godzilla vs. Kong Director Adam Wingard Explains Why No Post-Credits Scene|first=Josh|last=Millican|work=Dread Central|date=March 22, 2021|access-date=March 23, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=March 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210324011752/https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/383790/exclusive-godzilla-vs-kong-director-adam-wingard-explains-why-no-post-credits-scene/}}

In April 2024, Legendary announced that under their new contract with Apple TV+ they will proceed with a second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, as well as multiple spin-off series.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/monarch-legacy-of-monsters-renewed-season-2-spinoffs-apple-tv-plus-1235967900/|title='Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Renewed for Season 2, Multiple Spinoffs in the Works at Apple TV+|first=Joe|last=Otterson|work=Variety|date=April 11, 2024|access-date=April 11, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=April 12, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240412043849/https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/monarch-legacy-of-monsters-renewed-season-2-spinoffs-apple-tv-plus-1235967900/}} The following month, Legendary announced that development has commenced on a sequel to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, with Grant Sputore directing and slated for March 26, 2027. In October 2024, it was announced that a sequel to the cross-over comic series Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong would be released in 2025.{{cite web |last=Johnston |first=Rich |date=October 19, 2024 |title=DC Announce Justice League Vs Godzilla Vs Kong 2 |url=https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-announce-justice-league-vs-godzilla-vs-kong-2/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/mfGiC |archive-date=October 19, 2024 |access-date=October 19, 2024 |work=Bleeding Cool}} In March 2025, Legendary Comics announced a partnership with Titan Comics to expand Skull Island into a comic series titled Return to Skull Island. The first issues of Return to Skull Island and Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 are set to be released on June 4, 2025.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2025/tv/global/monsterverse-expands-return-to-skull-island-comic-books-1236331041/|title=MonsterVerse Expands With ‘Return to Skull Island’ Comic Books From Titan and Legendary (EXCLUSIVE)|first=Alex|last=Ritman|work=Variety|date=March 7, 2025|access-date=May 6, 2025|url-status=live|archive-date=May 6, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250506012434/https://variety.com/2025/tv/global/monsterverse-expands-return-to-skull-island-comic-books-1236331041/}}{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/dc-comics-justice-league-godzilla-kong-2/|title=Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong 2 Reunites DCU and MonsterVerse in Bold Sequel|first=Justin|last=Epps|work=Screen Rant|date=March 17, 2025|access-date=April 19, 2025|url-status=live|archive-date=April 19, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250419165816/https://screenrant.com/dc-comics-justice-league-godzilla-kong-2/}}

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In January 2021, Legendary Television and Netflix announced plans for animated series titled Skull Island. The project is developed and written by Brian Duffield, who also serves as co-executive producer with Jacob Robinson. Produced by Powerhouse Animation, JP and Legendary Television, the series was released worldwide on Netflix on June 22, 2023.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/01/netflix-legendary-television-skull-island-tomb-raider-anime-series-1234681149/|title=Netflix And Legendary To Expand 'Skull Island' And 'Tomb Raider' Universes With New Anime Series|first=Dino|last=Ray-Ramos|work=Deadline Hollywood|date=January 27, 2021|access-date=January 27, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=January 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127214559/https://deadline.com/2021/01/netflix-legendary-television-skull-island-tomb-raider-anime-series-1234681149/}}{{cite web|url=https://www.joblo.com/skull-island-teaser-trailer/|title=Skull Island: teaser trailer released for Netflix's Monsterverse animated series|first=Cody|last=Hamman|work=JoBlo.com|date=May 23, 2023|access-date=May 23, 2023|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-date=May 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523180356/https://www.joblo.com/skull-island-teaser-trailer/}} The series introduces Annie's Dog and the Kraken to the Monsterverse, as well as other unnamed monsters.{{cite web|url=https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/ranking-the-monsters-of-netflix-skull-island/|title=Ranking the Monsters of Netflix's Skull Island|first=Shawn|last=Laib|work=Den of Geek|date=June 26, 2023|access-date=September 8, 2023|url-status=live|archive-date=September 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908190709/https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/ranking-the-monsters-of-netflix-skull-island/}}

In October 2023, Duffield stated that the script for the second season had been completed; while creatives were waiting for an official season two renewal green-lighting from Netflix.{{cite web|url=https://comicbook.com/anime/news/skull-island-anime-netflix-season-2/|work=ComicBook.com|title=Netflix's Skull Island Is Already Set for Season 2|author=Peters, Megan|date=October 15, 2023|accessdate=December 9, 2023}}

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In January 2022, Legendary announced that Apple TV+ had ordered a live-action series featuring Godzilla and other Titans, with Chris Black serving as showrunner; Black and Matt Fraction serve as co-creators and executive producers. Produced by Safehouse Pictures, Toho Co., Ltd., Mikfred Criminal Masterminds, Chris Black Broadcasting System and Legendary Television, the series premiered on November 17, 2023, on Apple TV+ and consists of 10 episodes.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/01/apple-tv-godzilla-legendary-monsterverse-1234916545/|work=Deadline|title=Apple TV+ Lands Godzilla & Titans Series Based On Legendary's Monsterverse|last=Kroll|first=Justin|date=January 20, 2022|access-date=January 20, 2022|url-status=live|archive-date=January 20, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220120233013/https://deadline.com/2022/01/apple-tv-godzilla-legendary-monsterverse-1234916545/}}{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/godzilla-monarch-legacy-of-monsters-trailer-1235585028/|title=Godzilla TV Series 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Releases First Trailer|first=James|last=Hibberd|work=The Hollywood Reporter|date=September 8, 2023|access-date=September 8, 2023|url-status=live|archive-date=September 8, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908185258/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/godzilla-monarch-legacy-of-monsters-trailer-1235585028/}}

In April 2024, the series was renewed for a second season. Photos on social media verified that principal photography on the second season began in July 2024.{{Cite web |last=Northrup |first=Ryan |date=July 31, 2024|title=Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters Season 2 Gets Major Filming Update With BTS Photo From Anna Sawai |url=https://screenrant.com/monarch-legacy-of-monsters-season-2-filming-update-anna-sawai-image/ |access-date=August 1, 2024|website=ScreenRant |language=en}}

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For Godzilla (2014), Alexandre Desplat was announced as the film's composer in August 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/108373-composer-alexandre-desplat-joins-gareth-edwards-godzilla|title=Composer Alexandre Desplat Joins Gareth Edwards' Godzilla|first=Silas|last=Lesnick|work=Comingsoon.net|date=August 30, 2013|access-date=November 26, 2022|url-status=live|archive-date=November 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126173613/https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/108373-composer-alexandre-desplat-joins-gareth-edwards-godzilla}} Director Gareth Edwards chose Desplat after creating a music playlist, stating, "I dragged and dropped all my favorite soundtracks, and the person who got high score was Alexandre Desplat." Desplat accepted the job because he was impressed with Edwards' directorial debut Monsters (2010) and had never composed a monster film, adding that he always attempted to accept disparate films. Desplat had organized a large orchestra that he described as "stupidly big, as big as Godzilla". He explained that the orchestra had to be big in order to avoid filling gaps in the score with electronics.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/watch-godzillas-composer-discuss-the-films-organic-score-233520/|title=Alexandre Desplat on Godzilla's Score|first=Ryan|last=Reed|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=May 12, 2022|access-date=November 26, 2022|url-status=live|archive-date=November 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126175623/https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/watch-godzillas-composer-discuss-the-films-organic-score-233520/}} Desplat had described his score as "non-stop fortissimo, with lots of brass, Japanese drums, and electric violin". He echoed the film's Japanese origins and influence by applying a shakuhachi bamboo flute and taiko drums throughout the score. While the themes by Akira Ifukube, composer of various Godzilla films, were not used for the film, Edwards likened Desplat's score as "very much in the same tone of Akira". However, Desplat paid homage to Ifukube during the track "Godzilla!" by flaring the brass to reflect sounds similar to Ifukube's themes.{{cite news|url=https://cosmicbook.news/godzilla-2014-kaiju-original-monsters-qna-results-gareth-edwards|title=Godzilla (2014) Kaiju Are Original Monsters: QnA Results With Gareth Edwards|first=Matt|last=McGloin|work=Cosmic Book News|date=March 12, 2014|access-date=November 26, 2022|url-status=live|archive-date=November 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126180330/https://cosmicbook.news/godzilla-2014-kaiju-original-monsters-qna-results-gareth-edwards}}{{cite web|url=https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/alexandre-desplat-made-godzilla-terrifying/|title=How Alexandre Desplat made 'Godzilla' terrifying|first=Calum|last=Russell|work=Far Out|date=August 23, 2022|access-date=November 26, 2022|url-status=live|archive-date=November 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126172643/https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/alexandre-desplat-made-godzilla-terrifying/}}

For Kong: Skull Island (2017), Henry Jackman blended 1970s psychedelic guitars into the score, which was considered to be a combination of mixing electronic sounds with symphony orchestra.{{Cite web |last=Knutson |first=Madeline |date=2017-03-19 |title=Kong: Skull Island Composer Henry Jackman: The Blast Interview |url=https://blastmagazine.com/2017/03/19/learning-orchestrate-giant-monster-composer-henry-jackman-talks-working-kong-skull-island/ |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=Blast Magazine |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-03-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220330231842/https://blastmagazine.com/2017/03/19/learning-orchestrate-giant-monster-composer-henry-jackman-talks-working-kong-skull-island/ |url-status=live }} Jackman stated that "The great thing about a monster movie is that it opens the door to use the symphony orchestra in its most sumptuous way. [Director] Jordan Vogt-Roberts was happy to celebrate the gravity and history that comes with a full orchestra, but we also explored less traditional elements. That's a field day for a composer". Vogt-Roberts also used rock music from the Vietnam-era and hits from the 70s, stating, "this provides a striking dichotomy, sets the tone and gives us great moments of fun".{{cite web |url=https://www.scifijapan.com/tokusatsu-fx/kong-skull-island-production-notes-and-high-res-photos |title=Kong: Skull Island Production Notes |work=SciFi Japan |date=February 18, 2017 |access-date=February 19, 2017 |archive-date=November 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126181439/https://www.scifijapan.com/tokusatsu-fx/kong-skull-island-production-notes-and-high-res-photos |url-status=live }}

For Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), it was announced during Comic-Con 2018 that Bear McCreary would compose the score and utilize Ifukube's themes and Yūji Koseki's Mothra theme. He chose to adapt Ifukube and Koseki's themes to form a "connection between Ifukube’s uniquely brilliant style and the aesthetics of modern blockbusters". For the film's soundtrack, McCreary produced a cover of Blue Öyster Cult's "Godzilla", that featured Serj Tankian on vocals, as well as Brendon Small, Gene Hoglan, and other members of Dethklok contributing to the cover. McCreary described the cover as "the most audacious piece of music" he had produced in his career.{{cite web|url=https://www.slashfilm.com/bear-mccreary-will-compose-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-score-incorporating-classic-themes-comic-con-2018/|title=Bear McCreary Will Compose 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters' Score, Incorporating Classic Themes [Comic-Con 2018]|first=Peter|last=Sciretta|work=Slash Film|date=July 21, 2018|access-date=July 21, 2018|url-status=live|archive-date=January 20, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190120001720/https://www.slashfilm.com/bear-mccreary-will-compose-godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-score-incorporating-classic-themes-comic-con-2018/}}{{Cite web |date=April 15, 2019|title=Bear McCreary and Serj Tankian Cover "Godzilla" for King of the Monsters Soundtrack|first=Jake|last=Abbate|url=https://www.superherohype.com/movies/446075-bear-mccreary-and-serj-tankian-cover-godzilla-for-king-of-the-monsters-soundtrack |access-date=November 26, 2022|website=SuperHeroHype|url-status=live|archive-date=November 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126182610/https://www.superherohype.com/movies/446075-bear-mccreary-and-serj-tankian-cover-godzilla-for-king-of-the-monsters-soundtrack}}

For Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), Tom Holkenborg was announced as the film's composer in June 2020.{{cite web|title=Tom Holkenborg (Junkie XL) Scoring Adam Wingard's 'Godzilla vs. Kong'|url=https://filmmusicreporter.com/2020/06/10/tom-holkenborg-junkie-xl-scoring-adam-wingards-godzilla-vs-kong/|website=Film Music Reporter|access-date=June 10, 2020|date=June 10, 2020|archive-date=November 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128051933/https://filmmusicreporter.com/2020/06/10/tom-holkenborg-junkie-xl-scoring-adam-wingards-godzilla-vs-kong/|url-status=live}} During a meeting in 2018, Holkenborg admitted to director Adam Wingard to being a Godzilla fan and had composed a Godzilla theme recreationally. Wingard chose not to recycle Ifukube's theme, feeling it was "insincere" since he associated them with Toho's Godzilla. Instead, Wingard wanted to use new themes that embraced the Monsterverse's Godzilla while honoring its influences. Holkenborg requested a bass drum roughly ten feet in diameter, but the builder was only able to scale it down to eight feet.{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonthompson/2020/09/16/music-business-zack-snyder-justice-league-junkie-xl-tom-holkenborg-dcu-snyder-cut/#556ce6785625|title=Music Business: Inside Zack Snyder's 'Justice League' With Tom Holkenborg|first=Simon|last=Thompson|work=Forbes|date=September 16, 2020|access-date=September 18, 2020|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200917184257/https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonthompson/2020/09/16/music-business-zack-snyder-justice-league-junkie-xl-tom-holkenborg-dcu-snyder-cut/#556ce6785625}}{{cite web|url=https://www.tohokingdom.com/blog/interview-adam-wingard-2021/|title=Interview: Adam Wingard, Godzilla vs. Kong Director|first=Chris|last=Mirjahangir|work=Toho Kingdom|date=April 5, 2021|access-date=April 27, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=April 28, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210428030900/https://www.tohokingdom.com/blog/interview-adam-wingard-2021/}} He wanted to create a Godzilla theme that "lived and breathed" the history behind monster themes and that was slow and sluggish to reflect Godzilla.{{sfn|Holkenborg|2021|loc=00:21:26}}{{sfn|Holkenborg|2021|loc=00:22:00}} Lower brass and big tympanis were used to underscore Godzilla's power.{{sfn|Holkenborg|2021|loc=00:21:40}} For Kong's theme, Holkenborg used an "organic approach". The sound was interwoven with electronic and sound design elements. The score began with melody and "got colors and orchestration and different types of electronic instruments with it".{{Cite web |date=May 3, 2021|title=Artist Profile: Tom Holkenborg (aka Junkie XL) on Godzilla vs. Kong, Justice League |url=https://www.btlnews.com/composers/tom-holkenberg-junkie-xl/ |access-date=November 26, 2022|website=Below the Line |language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-date=November 26, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126184650/https://www.btlnews.com/composers/tom-holkenberg-junkie-xl/}}

For Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024), Tom Holkenborg was announced to return to compose the film's score in August 2022, after previously doing so for Godzilla vs. Kong.{{Cite web |date=August 25, 2022 |title=Tom Holkenborg to Return for Adam Wingard's 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Sequel |url=https://filmmusicreporter.com/2022/08/25/tom-holkenborg-to-return-for-adam-wingards-godzilla-vs-kong-sequel/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220826035741/https://filmmusicreporter.com/2022/08/25/tom-holkenborg-to-return-for-adam-wingards-godzilla-vs-kong-sequel/ |archive-date=August 26, 2022 |access-date=August 26, 2022 |website=Film Music Reporter}} In December 2023, it was announced that Antonio Di Iorio would co-compose the score with Holkenborg.{{Cite web|date=3 December 2023|title=Antonio Di Iorio Joins Tom Holkenborg to Co-Score Adam Wingard's 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'|url=https://filmmusicreporter.com/2023/12/03/antonio-di-iorio-joins-tom-holkenborg-to-co-score-adam-wingards-godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire/|website=Film Music Reporter|url-status=live|archive-date=December 4, 2023|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20231204041206/https://filmmusicreporter.com/2023/12/03/antonio-di-iorio-joins-tom-holkenborg-to-co-score-adam-wingards-godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire/|access-date=December 3, 2023}} A single was released on March 13, 2024, by WaterTower Music, titled “Main Title Theme.” The full soundtrack album was released on March 22, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240322064435/en/Godzilla-x-Kong-The-New-Empire-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack-Available-Now-on-WaterTower-Music|title=Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Available Now on WaterTower Music|first=|last=|work=Business Wire|date=March 22, 2024|access-date=March 22, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=March 22, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240322183336/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240322064435/en/Godzilla-x-Kong-The-New-Empire-Original-Motion-Picture-Soundtrack-Available-Now-on-WaterTower-Music}}

Legendary's Godzilla was featured as a playable character in Bandai Namco's 2014 video game Godzilla as "Hollywood Godzilla".{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT-gs7bUlic|title=Godzilla The Game – PS4 Gameplay Trailer|work=Bandai Namco Entertainment America|date=15 April 2015 |access-date=May 27, 2017|archive-date=October 15, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181015214159/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xT-gs7bUlic|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.siliconera.com/godzilla-developer-was-so-passionate-about-their-favorite-monster-they-snuck-it-in-the-game/|title=Godzilla Developer Was So Passionate About Their Favorite Monster They Snuck It In The Game|last=Spencer|work= Siliconera|date=July 13, 2015|access-date=March 6, 2018|url-status=live|archive-date=April 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210425212220/https://www.siliconera.com/godzilla-developer-was-so-passionate-about-their-favorite-monster-they-snuck-it-in-the-game/}} In 2017, a short virtual reality experience titled Kong VR: Destination Skull Island was made available at 1500 Samsung retail demo locations, in 15 AMC theater locations, and Samsung VR stores.{{cite web|url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/216300/experience-kong-vr-destination-skull-island/|title=Experience Kong VR: Destination Skull Island|first=Steve|last=Barton|work=Dread Central|date=February 28, 2019|access-date=June 9, 2019|url-status=live|archive-date=June 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190609201616/https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/216300/experience-kong-vr-destination-skull-island/}} Godzilla and Kong were featured in cross-over events for PUBG Mobile,{{cite web|url=https://gamerant.com/pubg-mobile-godzilla-vs-kong/|title=PUBG Mobile Reveals Godzilla vs. Kong Crossover Event|first=Arron|last=Kluz|work=Game Rant|date=April 1, 2021|access-date=April 25, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=April 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210425213137/https://gamerant.com/pubg-mobile-godzilla-vs-kong/}} World of Warships,{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/godzilla-vs-kong-game-world-of-warships/|title='Godzilla vs. Kong' Is Coming to Online Game 'World of Warships' Next Month|first=Austin|last=Slenk|work=Collider|date=April 2, 2021|access-date=April 25, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=April 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210425213840/https://collider.com/godzilla-vs-kong-game-world-of-warships/}} Godzilla: Battle Line,{{cite web|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/video-games/3671775/kong-invades-godzilla-battle-line-mobile-game-as-part-of-godzilla-vs-kong-promotion/|title=Kong Invades Toho's 'Godzilla Battle Line' as Part of 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Promotion|first=Mike|last=Wilson|work=Bloody Disgusting |date=June 29, 2021|access-date=September 14, 2021|url-status=live|archive-date=July 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715100936/https://bloody-disgusting.com/video-games/3671775/kong-invades-godzilla-battle-line-mobile-game-as-part-of-godzilla-vs-kong-promotion/}} Call of Duty: Warzone,{{cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/23035927/godzilla-vs-king-kong-call-of-duty-warzone-crossover|title=Call of Duty: Warzone getting Godzilla and King Kong crossover|first=Matt|last=Leone|work=Polygon|date=April 21, 2022|access-date=April 21, 2022|url-status=live|archive-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421181853/https://www.polygon.com/23035927/godzilla-vs-king-kong-call-of-duty-warzone-crossover}} and Fortnite (which also featured Mechagodzilla).{{Cite web |last=Sheehan|first=Gavin|date=January 16, 2025|title=Godzilla x Kong Event Arrives in Fortnite This Week |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/godzilla-x-kong-event-arrives-in-fortnite-this-week/ |access-date=March 28, 2025 |website=Bleeding Cool|language=en}} For Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Legendary and Warner Bros. collaborated with Roblox for an interactive trailer via the "obby" that users can interface with characters from the film.{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/godzilla-kong-the-new-empire-roblox-trailer-warner-bros-1235953635/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook|title=How Roblox's Growing Entertainment Division Teamed Up With Warner Bros. to Drive Gen Z to 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire'|first=Jennifer|last=Maas|work=Variety|date=March 28, 2024|access-date=April 2, 2024|url-status=live|archive-date=April 2, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402033217/https://variety.com/2024/digital/news/godzilla-kong-the-new-empire-roblox-trailer-warner-bros-1235953635/}}

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• {{cite book |last=Bernstein|first=Abbie|year=2019|title=The Art of Godzilla: King of the Monsters|publisher=Titan Books|isbn=978-1-78909-068-0}}
• {{cite AV media|first=Tom|last=Holkenborg|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLJa5B71kiw|title=Godzilla's Theme – Godzilla vs. Kong [Studio Time: S4E3]|type=YouTube Video|publisher=Junkie XL|year=2021|access-date=2022-11-26|archive-date=2022-11-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126184128/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLJa5B71kiw|url-status=live}}
• {{cite AV media|first=Chris|last=Mirjahangir|url=https://www.tohokingdom.com/images/interviews/visiting_the_set_of_gkotm_interview_alex_zack.mp3|title=Interview with Alex Garcia and Zach Shield|type=Audio|publisher=Toho Kingdom|year=2019|access-date=December 19, 2020|archive-date=June 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621002857/https://www.tohokingdom.com/images/interviews/visiting_the_set_of_gkotm_interview_alex_zack.mp3|url-status=live}}
• {{cite book |last=Wallace|first=Daniel|year=2021|title=Godzilla vs. Kong: The Art of the Ultimate Battle Royale|publisher=Insight Editions|isbn=978-1-64722-140-9}}

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