MonsterVerse sequel to Godzilla x Kong set for 2027 release

After their latest film, Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire saw massive box office success, Warner Bros. Pictures announced the release of the next untitled entry in their MonsterVerse franchise. According to Variety, the new movie is scheduled for release on March 26, 2027.

Details about the new movie are currently being kept under wraps, but it has been revealed that Grant Sputore will be directing the upcoming project. Sputore will be taking over Adam Wingard's role after the latter had to depart due to scheduling conflicts.

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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire paved the way for the release of the next film in MonsterVerse

The MonsterVerse movies have been very successful in the past. The franchise started with the movie Godzilla in 2014, which was made with a budget of approximately $160 million. It went on to earn $529.1 million at the box office, making it a huge hit.

This was closely followed by the release of Kong: Skull Island in 2017. Made at a budget of $185 million, the film grossed approximately $568.6 million at the box office, making it the second hit in the series.

All the movies released after these as part of the MonsterVerse were huge hits domestically and internationally. The series' that were released as part of the universe also gained massive popularity among audiences.

But what worked in favor of the release of the next movie in the franchise is their latest venture, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Released on March 29, 2024, in the United States, the film has been hailed as one of the most successful movies in the franchise. Made at a budget of $135–150 million the film has raked in approximately $570 million till now.

It has also garnered significant praise from the audience. On Rotten Tomatoes, it has received a positive rating of 91% from the viewers. Most reviewers gave the film a 4-5 rating with some viewers going as far as to say that it is "the most action-packed MonsterVerse film so far." Others also expressed similar sentiments about the movie. A user said:

"There's a reason this is the highest grossing Godzilla movie of all time."

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Other Warner Bros. movies scheduled for release in the coming years

Warner Bros. Pictures appears to be involved in several upcoming projects, including an unnamed MonsterVerse movie. One project is set for release on December 18, 2026, in collaboration with Legendary Pictures and Denis Villeneuve.

Although specific details about this project have not yet been disclosed, there were previous discussions between Villeneuve and Legendary regarding a potential on-screen adaptation of Annie Jacobsen's Nuclear War: A Scenario. There is speculation that this could be the project slated for release on December 18, 2026.

Additionally, there are speculations that the 2026 release may be the third installment of the Dune franchise, featuring Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya. During a press conference in December 2023, Villeneuve mentioned that the script for the upcoming film was nearing completion. His comments perfectly align with the 2026 release schedule for the release of Dune Part 3.

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While you await the release of the next entry in MonsterVerse you can keep yourself occupied by watching Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, available on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Plus, YouTube, and Google Play Movies.