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GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE Opens in Japan - Press Info and Pics From Toho!

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While Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE (ゴジラxコング新たなる帝国, Gojira x Kongu Aratanaru Teikoku) opened in North America and most international markets in late March, the Japanese release begins today. Toho Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with a press release and images for the film's theatrical run in Godzilla's homeland...

INTRODUCTION

The world is now witnessing...
The Anniversary Blockbuster (Godzilla's 70th anniversary x "Monsterverse" series' 10th anniversary )
Godzilla and Kong cross the line and collide.

Warner Bros., Legendary Pictures, and Toho have partnered to develop the "Monsterverse," a crossover between the Hollywood version of the Godzilla series, which has been developed from GODZILLA (2014), and the epic world view of KONG: SKULL ISLAND (2017). The second [Godzilla] installment, GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, was released simultaneously worldwide in 2019 and was a huge hit, with the world going wild for the powerful monster battles. And in 2021, the two most famous monsters in movie history had their dream showdown! The third film in the series, GODZILLA VS. KONG, in which Godzilla and Kong clashed, was released and grossed over 50 billion yen ($337,425,000.00 USD) at the worldwide box office! It was a global blockbuster hit, fitting for the ultimate showdown between Godzilla and Kong!

And on November 3, 2023 (Friday, national holiday), the 30th Godzilla movie produced in Japan, GODZILLA MINUS ONE (ゴジラ-1.0/ゴジラマイナスワン, Gojira Mainasu Wan), was released. The domestic box office revenue has exceeded 5.5 billion yen ($34,734,282.00 USD). The film is still a hot topic of conversation around the world, as it not only set a new box office record for a Japanese live-action film in North America, but was also nominated for "Best Visual Effects" at the 96th Academy Awards, the first Japanese film to be nominated for - and win - this award.

Now, in 2024, with the big anniversary year of Godzilla's 70th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of the Monsterverse series, a Godzilla whirlwind is sweeping the world. Finally, the long-awaited latest film in the Monsterverse series, GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE, will be released in Japan on Friday, April 26th!

STORY

In a world where monsters and humans coexist, Monarch, a special agency for unidentified biological organisms, detects an unusual signal. The two territories, the Surface World/Godzilla Territory and the Hollow Earth/Kong Territory are intersecting. Beyond the latest clash between King Godzilla and King Kong, who finally cross the line, lies a hidden threat that humans never knew existed.

What does the "X" instead of "vs", and the "New Empire" mean? The world is about to find out...

CREDITS

Release Date [Japan]: Friday, April 26, 2024

Roadshow at Toho Cinemas Nationwide

Cast: Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, Rachel House, Fala Chen

Director: Adam Wingard
Screenplay: Terry Rossio, Jeremy Slater, Simon Barrett

Produced by: Legendary Pictures, Warner Bros.

About Toho

Toho Company, Limited, is a Japanese entertainment studio focused on the development, production, exhibition, and distribution of powerful content for motion pictures, television and theater. Founded in 1932, it remains a prominent force in bringing brands and original storytelling with versatile talents to audiences worldwide. Its subsidiaries include Toho Cinemas, the highest grossing exhibition company in Japan. To learn more, visit toho.co.jp/en.

About Warner Bros. Pictures Group

Warner Bros. Pictures Group produces and distributes a wide-ranging slate of some 18-22 films each year, employing a business paradigm that mitigates risk while maximizing productivity and capital. Warner Bros. Pictures either fully finances or co-finances the films it produces and maintains worldwide distribution rights. It also monetizes its distribution and marketing operations by distributing films that are totally financed and produced by third parties. Warner Bros. Pictures is also a global leader in the marketing and distribution of feature films, operating offices in more than 30 countries and releasing films in over 120 international territories, either directly to theaters or in conjunction with partner companies and co-ventures..

About Legendary

Legendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to worldwide audiences. Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world`s most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than $17 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit legendary.com.