Summary

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
‘s streaming release date is July 4 on Max.
It had a mixed critical reception, but a strong audience response and became a $570M box office success.
A
Godzilla x Kong
sequel has been confirmed, directed by Grant Sputore.

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’s Godzilla 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 cast includes 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 Empire will 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, though Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’s reviews were 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 behind Godzilla: 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 Empire was 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’s Kong: Skull Island ($568 million) as the highest-grossing MonsterVerse movie globally. Because of this box office success, the franchise will continue with a Godzilla x Kong sequel, this time directed by Grant Sputore.

Related 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 Empire is the third-highest-grossing movie of 2024 behind Dune: Part Two and Inside 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 enjoyed Godzilla 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 Empire is poised to conquer the streaming world over the coming July 4 weekend.

Godzilla vs. Kong
,
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
, and
Kong: Skull Island
are also streaming on Max.

Source: Max

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire After nearly destroying each other in 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, the giant Titans are back to face a new dangerous threat, but this time, they are on the same side. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the fifth film in Warner Bros.’ growing Monsterverse franchise and will be directed by Adam Wingard.Director Adam Wingard Release Date March 29, 2024 Studio(s) Legendary Pictures Distributor(s) Warner Bros. Pictures Writers Terry Rossio , Simon Barrett , Jeremy Slater Expand