Godzilla fans, hold onto your butts! Legendary’s Monsterverse is stomping into a new era with a fresh director at the helm. Grant Sputore, the visionary behind the sci-fi film “I Am Mother,” is taking the reins for the next big-screen chapter in the franchise. That’s right, the titans are getting a new leader! Sputore isn’t a stranger to directing, but his expertise lies in commercials and the thought-provoking 2019 film “I Am Mother,” which premiered at Sundance before finding a home on Netflix. Now, he’s taking his talents to the world of giant monster mayhem, and we can’t wait to see what he brings to the table.
Godzilla, Kong, and Beyond!
The new Monsterverse movie will continue the epic saga of Godzilla, Kong, and the whole crew of colossal creatures keeping our planet safe. Think giant monster throwdowns, dazzling special effects, and maybe even a few heart-stopping moments (because let’s face it, who doesn’t love a good kaiju scare?). The script is in the capable hands of Dave Callaham, the writer behind hits like “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” and the upcoming “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” So, get ready for a monster mash unlike any other!
This director change-up comes after Adam Wingard, who directed the last two Monsterverse films (“Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“), decided to move on to other projects. While Wingard hoped to return for a trilogy, it wasn’t meant to be. But fear not, Monsterverse enthusiasts! The franchise is in good hands with Grant Sputore, and the future looks bright for our favorite giant monster brawls.
Monsterverse: A Box Office Powerhouse
Even in these challenging times for movie theaters, the Monsterverse has proven its staying power. “Godzilla vs. Kong” brought in a whopping $470 million worldwide, even with the pandemic and a simultaneous release on HBO Max. And “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” continues to dominate the box office, raking in over $567.5 million globally. That’s a combined total of over $2.5 billion for the Monsterverse franchise, which includes the 2014 “Godzilla” reboot, “Kong: Skull Island” (2017), and “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” (2019). The Monsterverse even expanded to the small screen with Apple TV+’s well-received series “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.”
So, buckle up, monster movie fans! With a new director and a proven track record of success, the Monsterverse is poised to unleash a whole new chapter of giant monster mayhem. We can’t wait to see what Grant Sputore cooks up for Godzilla, Kong, and the rest of the crew! Stay tuned for more updates on this titanic adventure!
(Source: THR)
