Things to Remember for Godzilla X Kong New Empire

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Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most important things to know before watching “Godzilla X Kong: New Empire”. Beware of spoilers ahead for the Monsterverse movies and their spin-off show.

#10: The First Titan War

Long before the events of the Monsterverse films, Godzilla’s ancestors and Kong’s ancient family clashed in a war for power. In the end, the apes lost to their fierce foes. A few of the defeated Kongs then decided to retreat to Skull Island to stay out of trouble. Although it was believed that only one giant ape existed in modern times, “New Empire” trailers changed everything. We now know that there’s dozens of fearsome giant apes present and ready for battle. If they carry the same bitterness towards Godzilla that Kong’s family did, then the scaly kaiju should be prepared to fight an army of enemies.

#9: The Hollow Earth & How to Reach It

If you look deep within the Monsterverse Earth, you’ll find a land full of mythical creatures and massive monsters. Monarch scientists suspect that all the kaiju on the planet are descendants of beings that lived in this titanic ecosystem. In order to reach the Hollow Earth safely, an explorer needs to be inside a vehicle that can handle intense gravitational forces. They also need a kaiju to show them the way. These two restrictions make it so that only people who have wealthy backers and monster friends have a decent chance of getting in and out of the Hollow Earth in one piece. And even if an explorer has both, they still need to worry about the hungry kaiju that live inside the planet.

#8: The Mysterious Iwi Survivors

The young Jia once lived on Skull Island with an entire community of people. But after terrible storms devastated the island, she was left as the sole survivor of the Iwi tribe. However, it turns out that she might not be the last of this group. Actress Fala Chen is set to play a role titled “Iwi Queen” in “New Empire”. In early footage, she is seen standing among a ton of faithful followers. The information and imagery suggest that the Iwi People managed to survive and thrive in secret. Fans believe that the tribe may have been living far beneath the radar in the Hollow Earth. If this theory is true, Jia may find a sense of family near the core of the earth.

#7: A TV Original Character Could Appear

During the season 1 finale of “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters”, a group of heroes raced to get out of the Hollow Earth as quickly as possible. At one point during the escape, Kurt Russell’s Lee Shaw left the safety of his travelling pod to ensure his friends could get home. He unfortunately wasn't able to get back inside of it in time to get back to the surface. However, not all hope is lost. Multiple characters have managed to survive in the Hollow Earth without the aid of a kaiju. There’s a small chance that while the movie heroes are exploring the region, they’ll discover the tv protagonist as well. We’d love to see the worlds of both mediums collide.

#6: Anti-Kaiju Tech

Many monsterverse fans were intrigued by Kong’s new gauntlet accessory. While wielding this weapon, the big ape is able to punch through buildings, and likely monsters, with ease. Kong’s gauntlet may be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to anti-kaiju tech. We know from “Godzilla vs Kong” that humans can build mechanical titans capable of fighting the king of the monsters. They’ve also built missiles powerful enough to injure low level kaijus. With that in mind, we think that they may have come up with more ways to fight back against titans in between movies. Incorporating more anti-kaiju tech into the franchise would give the humans more to do than just sit around and wait for the monsters to settle things.

#5: Godzilla Might Call Some Old Friends

Since Kong will be up against a primate army in “New Empire”, we understand why he’ll ask Godzilla for help. But there’s a chance that more monsters will join their side. At the end of “King of the Monsters”, a group of powerful kaiju formally recognized Godzilla as their ruler. During that same film, the big G made an alliance with the mystical Mothra. A post credits image revealed that the flying kaiju left an egg behind. It’s possible that a new ally could hatch out of it. But even if Mothra’s species sits this one out, Godzilla has a legion of loyal monsters to call upon. Every single one of them would be instrumental if the evil apes start another Titan war.

#4: Kong’s Human Alliance

Although Godzilla has cooperated with humans in the past, Kong unquestionably has a better relationship with the people of Earth. After becoming close with Jia, he learned sign language so he could better communicate with her. Kong is also willing to lead the way to Hollow Earth whenever Monarch asks for assistance. We’ve also seen him kill villainous monsters and people to protect specific human allies. Kong’s deep connection with humanity has led to scientists building better tools and even entire habitats for his sake. While Kong’s relationships were beneficial in the past, they might lead to friction in the future. Any monster that poses a significant threat to the people he cares about will have to face his wrath.

#3: Major Character Returns

Years after she helped Kong make a home in the Hollow Earth, Dr. Ilene Andrews will return to give the big ape an assist or two. She will be joined by her adoptive daughter Jia. The young character mainly contributed to the 2021 film by talking to Kong. However, it appears she’ll be able to see visions of the future in the 2024 story. Last but certainly not least, conspiracy theorist Bernie Hayes will make a return. He was initially written off as a joke. However, he gained massive respect after he helped expose Mechagodzilla. It will be fun to see how this unique trio will approach the next monster crisis.

#2: Kong’s Strengths & Weaknesses

One of the great ape’s biggest strengths is his ability to pick up new weapons and use them immediately in battle. Shortly after discovering an ax in the Hollow Earth, Kong was able to use it to absorb energy blasts and deliver devastating blows to his enemies. While his strength, size, and agility give him additional advantages in battle, he’s not without his flaws. Kong is notably sensitive to cold. He also has the scars to prove that his skin is far from invulnerable. Unfortunately for Kong, the new villain known as the Skar King has an incredibly sharp weapon and an icy ally. The big ape will have to pull out all the stops and overcome his weaknesses to come out on top.

#1: Godzilla & Kong’s Friendship Status

It’s no secret that these two nearly killed each other thanks to a series of misunderstandings in the past. Despite the bad blood between the kaiju, they were able to put their differences aside and work together to dismantle MechaGodzilla. But they didn’t go off and make titanic friendship bracelets after the robot fell. At the end of the battle, Kong stared his rival down and laid down his axe. The gesture was enough to convince Godzilla that there was no need for him to attack. Since the two have only agreed not to kill each other, their alliance is extremely fragile and can break down at any moment. It takes a monumental threat to get these old enemies to work together like friends.


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