Just in time for the 70th anniversary of the original film and the 10th birthday of the shared universe, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has returned the MonsterVerse to the big screen. It made its cinematic debut in 2014 with Godzilla and has since grown to become one of the most successful brands.
Many viewers might question whether it features another well-liked blockbuster trope, considering that it adheres to the shared universe movement of the 2010s.
Post-credits scenes are becoming more and more prevalent in major motion pictures, particularly high-profile productions. These teasers, which are a result of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s success, promote a possible upcoming attraction while escalating the excitement of the film to which they are tied.
It goes without saying that before seeing The New Empire, MonsterVerse fans will want to find out if that is the case.
With the recent success of Toho’s Godzilla Minus One and the MonsterVerse TV Series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, the Godzilla franchise has grown even more in recent years. We have added more pertinent material to this article since Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the most recent film in the franchise.
Does Godzilla x Kong Have a Post-Credits Scene?
The movie’s last moments before the credits roll are essentially the conclusion of the narrative because there is no post-credits scene. This both follows and deviates from the standard established by earlier MonsterVerse entries.
For example, Kong: Skull Island (2017) introduced a post-credits scene, which was absent from the original Godzilla film from 2014. The presence of Titans like Mothra and the impending conflict between Godzilla and King Ghidorah were both alluded to in that film.
In the post-credits scene of Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), which showed several Titans gathering on Skull Island, scientists were shown recovering the severed head of the vanquished Ghidorah.
On top of that, Ghidorah’s carcass was utilized to make Mechagodzilla in the 2021 film Godzilla vs. Kong, which compelled Godzilla and Kong to band together against him. The absence of a post-credits scene in Godzilla vs. Kong made sense, considering their conflict had been the focal point of the MonsterVerse’s development.
After all, a sequel has not yet received approval, and the same is true for a possible sequel to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. The primary factor that saved the MonsterVerse after King of the Monsters was a box office and critical failure was the already-developed Godzilla vs. Kong.
Despite receiving only average reviews, The New Empire made a lot more money at the box office than King of the Monsters.
Godzilla X Kong Already Grows on Previous MonsterVerse Films
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, like its predecessor, expands on the storyline established in earlier films. Hollow Earth, which was extensively explored in Godzilla vs. Kong, is its most notable feature. Jia, who was first shown in that movie as the final Iwi Tribe member, also makes a comeback with Ilene Andrews, her adoptive mother.
Another recurring character from the previous movie is conspiracy theorist Bernie Hayes, who was responsible for revealing Mechagodzilla’s existence.
Something that was alluded to in the Godzilla: King of the Monsters credits is arguably the most significant foundation upon which The New Empire is built. After the first Mothra died in the battle against King Ghidorah and Rodan, the movie’s ending hinted at the presence of another Mothra egg.
In the new movie, this is fulfilled as an adult Mothra shows up to help Kong and Godzilla. It can also be interpreted as the conclusion of Kong’s storyline across the MonsterVerse. His sense of isolation as the last of his species was explored in earlier films.
But in the New Empire’s conclusion, he replaces the despotic Skar monarch as the new monarch of Hollow Earth and rules supremely. Godzilla is also more “benevolent” than ever, assisting in preserving harmony with the other Titans that pose a threat to civilization.
The Final Scene of Godzilla x Kong Already Hints to Upcoming Sequels
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ends, like its predecessor, on a generally upbeat note with minimal indications of future adventures. Nevertheless, given the way the film ends, there is still a great deal of room for a sequel. The entire setting of a stand-alone Kong film could be Hollow Earth or the Iwi Tribe.
In this film, Kong and the new Titan Shimo—a Titan under the Skar King’s temporary control—may band together to combat a fresh danger. A MonsterVerse Mechani-Kong would be a logical choice to be Kong’s next adversary, considering the mechanical enhancements Kong received in the film.
Similarly, now that Mothra is back in action, she can undoubtedly make a comeback as Godzilla’s ally or as the lead in her own MonsterVerse film. The success of the MonsterVerse series may be the finest way to introduce Mothra to the world. She hasn’t had a movie like this since the Rebirth of Mothra series, which ran from 1996 to 1998.
In the same way, Godzilla deserves another solo film in the same world, if only to demonstrate that it is possible to do it better than Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
A sequel can use the later Godzilla films from the Showa era to introduce enemies like Megalon or Gigan, since the new film solidifies him in a somewhat heroic character. There are countless options for such a sequel, but nothing has been confirmed.
The MonsterVerse May Cross Television and Film
King Kong’s appearance in the last seconds of Monarch’s Season 1 finale made it clear that Season 2 would be the debut of the recognizable ape kaiju. By placing the huge ape against his sporadic adversary, Kong will only heighten the story’s seriousness and complicate the already complex human-character interaction.
Amber Midthunder from Prey (2022) is on the cast roster for the next season, indicating that the MonsterVerse is bringing in well-known new characters to boost its viewership. There isn’t any concrete information on the premiere date, despite Monarch’s Season 2 renewal in April 2024.
The director of Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Adam Wingard, first expressed interest in a follow-up. Legendary Pictures revealed that Grant Sputore will helm the upcoming film, despite his declaration that he would use “a different approach” the third time. David Callaham, who wrote the Godzilla (2014) narrative, will write the screenplay.
March 26, 2027 is the scheduled release date for the as-yet-unnamed movie. The possible number of kaiju that have not yet been exposed to Western audiences is just one of the many chances for crossover between the MonsterVerse film and television series.
In a similar, though unlikely, vein, crossover possibilities might also be made possible by the enormous success of Toho’s Godzilla Minus One, the most recent film of the Reiwa Era. Part of the Monarch chronology is set in the 1950s, which is also when Minus One is set.
With the Japanese Keiko and the Americans Bill Randa and Lee Shaw serving as the bridge, the MonsterVerse TV series also depicts a complex interplay between Japanese and American politics and society.
It is possible that these personalities will be included in any Minus One sequel, especially given the Hollow Earth’s unexplainable characteristics. The possibilities are infinite given Godzilla’s recent surge to fame in popular culture.
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