Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Godzilla and Kong set aside their rivalry to confront a new threat emerging from the hidden world beneath the surface.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- irreverent
- propulsive
- playful
- blockbuster night
- group movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film derivative and narratively silly but agreed that its monster battles and visual effects deliver energetic blockbuster entertainment.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Godzilla and Kong dominate the film through large-scale battles and digitally rendered environments.
Humans investigate the titans' intertwined origins and the mysteries connected to Skull Island and Hollow Earth.
The film combines ancient titans, giant ape tribes, dinosaurs, and human comic relief in an openly outsized spectacle.
Critics and audience responses highlight vivid frames, extensive visual effects, and gloriously giant fights.
Films like Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and why
Godzilla vs. Kong
shared giant-monster spectacle, science fiction mythology, and high-energy action adventure
Pacific Rim
shared kaiju destruction, blockbuster visual effects, and larger-than-life creature conflict
Kong: Skull Island
shared giant ape mythology, fantasy adventure, and creature-centered spectacle
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
shared monster ensemble, ancient mythology, and irreverent blockbuster entertainment
Movie Details
- Director
- Adam Wingard
- Release Date
- 2024-03-27
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (4878)
Cast
- Rebecca Hall
- Brian Tyree Henry
- Dan Stevens
- Kaylee Hottle
- Alex Ferns
- Fala Chen
- Rachel House
- Ron Smyck
- Chantelle Jamieson
- Greg Hatton
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire about?
- Godzilla and Kong set aside their rivalry to confront a new threat emerging from the hidden world beneath the surface.
- What is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire as moderate.
- What did critics think of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire?
- Critics broadly found the film derivative and narratively silly but agreed that its monster battles and visual effects deliver energetic blockbuster entertainment.
- Which films are like Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire?
- Films with a similar feel include Godzilla vs. Kong, Pacific Rim, Kong: Skull Island, and Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
- How long is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire?
- Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire runs 115 minutes.
- Where can I watch Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire?
- In United States, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
