A The Monsterverse movies have been major successes at the box office since 2014's Godzilla was released, with the universe bringing together the world of Toho's famous kaiju with that of King Kong. The franchise has had five movies to date, all focusing on massive Titans fighting one another, with the fate of humanity constantly in the balance. The tone has also shifted throughout, with some entries that are serious, and others that are more focused on fun.

The franchise is also no stranger to streaming, with Apple TV+ currently producing Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, following season 1's success in 2023. Netflix themselves distributed the animated series Skull Island, which follows a group of characters becoming stranded on Kong's homeland, forced to fight for survival. As the Monsterverse expands, its success at branching out has continued, something made all the more apparent thanks to its latest movie's streaming success.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Is Now A Global Netflix Hit

The Newest Monsterverse Film Made This Week's Top 10

cast of Godzilla x Kong includes Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, and Kaylee Hottle in the leading roles, investigating the appearance of Hollow Earth's new Titan. The film made $571.8 million against a $150 million budget, making it a huge success upon debut.

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Now, Netflix has confirmed Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire made it to Number 6 on its global Top 10 movies chart for the week of December 23 through December 30, 2024. The movie's ranking can be attributed to viewers in the United States and Australia, where it was Number 3 and Number 5 on those countries' Top 10 lists respectively. While not as global a sensation as other films on the list, such as Carry-On being Number 1 in 53 different countries, the Monsterverse movie is still proving popular thanks to a dedicated audience.

What Godzilla x Kong's Streaming Success Means For The Monsterverse

The Franchise Has A Perfect Formula For Future Entries

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The major draw of Godzilla and Kong battling a dangerous foe made the newest Monsterverse entry a massive success when it was first in theaters. Because of how well it performed, a Godzilla x Kong sequel was announced in June 2024, set to debut on March 26, 2027. The movie's continued success on Netflix further proves demand for giant monster movies like it are incredibly high, with a strong audience around who want to see classic Titans do battle against those who wish to harm the world.

In addition to Monarch season 2 and a Godzilla x Kong sequel, multiple untitled spinoff shows for Apple TV+ have also been announced.

Source: Netflix

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Release Date
March 29, 2024
Runtime
115 Minutes
Director
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire unites iconic monsters Godzilla and Kong in a colossal confrontation. As these ancient titans clash, humans delve into their shared origins and explore the enigmatic secrets of Skull Island.

Writers
Terry Rossio, Adam Wingard, Simon Barrett, Jeremy Slater
Prequel(s)
Godzilla vs. Kong
Franchise(s)
Monsterverse
Main Genre
Action
Studio(s)
Legendary Pictures
Distributor(s)
Warner Bros. Pictures