Source: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Official Site: GodzillavsKong.com Official Facebook: @GodzillaVsKong Official Instagram: @GodzillaVsKong Official Twitter: @GodzillaVsKong Special Thanks to Liza Nedelman, Chrtis Mowry, Sarah Jarvis and Melanie Klein With Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures’ GODZILLA VS KONG now set for a March 26, 2021 release in theaters and on HBO Max, the long-awaited theatrical trailer has finally been unveiled. Recent days have also seen a new press release, TV spots and poster artwork, all of which can be seen here.
Press Release
From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures comes the long-awaited face-off between two icons in the epic adventure GODZILLA VS KONG, directed by Adam Wingard. The film stars Alexander Skarsgård (BIG LITTLE LIES, THE LITTLE DRUMMER GIRL), Millie Bobby Brown (STRANGER THINGS, GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS), Rebecca Hall (CHRISTINE, PROFESSOR MARSTON AND THE WONDER WOMEN), Brian Tyree Henry (JOKER, SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE), Shun Oguri (WEATHERING WITH YOU, THE VOICE OF SIN), Eiza González (FAST & FURIOUS PRESENTS: HOBBS & SHAW, BABY DRIVER), Julian Dennison (DEADPOOL 2), with Kyle Chandler (KING KONG, GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS) and Demián Bichir (THE NUN, THE HATEFUL EIGHT).
Wingard (THE GUEST, YOU`RE NEXT) directed from a screenplay by Eric Pearson (THOR: RAGNAROK) and Max Borenstein (GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS, KONG: SKULL ISLAND), story by Terry Rossio (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES, unmade TriStar GODZILLA) and Michael Dougherty & Zach Shields (GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS), based on the character “Godzilla†owned and created by TOHO CO., LTD. The film was produced by Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Eric McLeod, Jon Jashni, Thomas Tull and Brian Rogers, with Jay Ashenfelter, Herbert W. Gains, Dan Lin, Roy Lee, Yoshimitsu Banno and Kenji Okuhira executive producing. The director’s behind-the-scenes creative team included director of photography Ben Seresin (THE MUMMY, WORLD WAR Z), production designers Owen Paterson (JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE, GODZILLA) and Thomas S. Hammock (BLAIR WITCH), editor Josh Schaeffer (GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS), costume designer Ann Foley (SKYSCRAPER) and visual effects supervisor John “DJ†DesJardin (upcoming ZACK SNYDER’S JUSTICE LEAGUE). Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present a Legendary Pictures Production, A Film By Adam Wingard, GODZILLA VS KONG, The film will be released nationwide in 2D and 3D in select theaters and IMAX on March 26, 2021 and will be available in the U.S. on HBO Max for 31 days from theatrical release. It is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of creature violence/destruction and brief language.
Synopsis
Legends collide in GODZILLA VS KONG as these mythic adversaries meet in a spectacular battle for the ages, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance. Kong and his protectors undertake a perilous journey to find his true home, and with them is Jia, a young orphaned girl with whom he has formed a unique and powerful bond. But they unexpectedly find themselves in the path of an enraged Godzilla, cutting a swath of destruction across the globe. The epic clash between the two titans -- instigated by unseen forces -- is only the beginning of the mystery that lies deep within the core of the Earth.
About Warner Bros. Pictures
Warner Bros. Pictures has been at the forefront of the motion picture industry since its inception and continues to be a leading creative force in the industry. Warner Bros. Pictures 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 further monetizes its distribution and marketing operations by distributing films that are totally financed and produced by others. Current multi-faceted co-financing joint ventures include those with Village Roadshow Pictures and RatPac-Dune Entertainment. Warner Bros. Pictures also has a distribution, co-financing deal with Alcon Entertainment.
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..
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.
For more information on GODZILLA VS KONG, please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan:
- Cameras Roll on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s GODZILLA VS. KONG
- Toho and Legendary Announce Licensees for GODZILLA VS KONG
- Warner Bros. Pictures Group Announces Innovative, Hybrid Distribution Model For Its 2021 Theatrical Slate