In its second weekend of release, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire suffered somewhat of a worrying 60% domestic drop but overall, the global box office numbers are still strong.
After the opening weekend, box office analysts were predicting a final theatrical run of $700+ million but after the latest domestic numbers, those estimates are now down to $550M-$600M globally.
Still, The New Empire has an incredibly modest production budget of just $135 million, meaning that it only needs to gross $400 million worldwide in order to reach its break-even point.
Prior to the film's release director Adam Wingard revealed he had three options on the table after The New Empire- a live-action ThunderCats film, a Face/Off sequel, and another MonsterVerse installment.
Based on these box office numbers, we think it's probably going to be the latter. The film currently sits at $350 million worldwide, well ahead of Godzilla vs Kong's gross at this same juncture.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is directed by Adam Wingard (Godzilla vs Kong), with screenplay credits possessed by Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett, and Jeremy Slater.
The film will see Rebecca Hall return as Dr. Ilene Andrews, alongside Brian Tyree Henry's Bernie Hayes. Dan Stevens is set to play the lead. Rounding out the cast are Kaylee Hottle, Fala Chen, Alex Ferns, and Rachel House.
Millie Bobby Brown's Madison Russell is not returning for this installment after serving as the lead character in Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs Kong. Legendary sought Brown's return but the actress had scheduling conflicts due to her filming commitment on Anthony and Joe Russo's The Electric State.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is set to be released in North American theaters on March 29, 2024.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Synopsis:
This latest entry follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla vs. Kong with an all-new cinematic adventure, pitting the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging their very existence – and our own. The epic new film will delve further into the histories of these Titans, their origins and the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever.