MonsterVerse (TheBestBolt)

The MonsterVerse is an American multimedia franchise and shared universe featuring Godzilla and other sister characters owned and created by Toho Co., Ltd, as well as King Kong. The franchise consists of eleven films and two television series that have been produced by Legendary Pictures, with Warner Bros. Pictures distributing the films and the series being released for streaming on Netflix and Apple TV+. The franchise has received a generally positive critical reception,
== Films ==
Film 	U.S. release date	Director 	Screenwriter(s) 	Story by 	Producers
Godzilla 	May 16, 2014 	Gareth Edwards 	Max Borenstein 	David Callaham 	Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent and Brian Rogers
Kong: Skull Island 	March 10, 2017 	Jordan Vogt-Roberts	Dan Gilroy and Max Borenstein and Derek Connolly 	John Gatins 	Thomas Tull, Mary Parent, Jon Jashni and Alex Garcia
Godzilla: King of the Monsters 	May 31, 2019 	Michael Dougherty 	Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields 	Max Bornestein, Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields 	Thomas Tull, Mary Parent, Jon Jashni, Alex Garcia and Brian Rogers
Godzilla vs. Kong 	March 31, 2021 	Adam WIngard 	Eric Pearson and Max Borenstein 	Terry Rossio, Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields 	Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Brian Rogers, Mary Parent, Alex Garcia and Eric McLeod
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire	March 29, 2024 	Adam WIngard 	Terry Rossio, Simon Barrett and Jeremy Slater 	Terry Rossio, Adam Wingard and Simon Barrett 	Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Brian Rogers, Mary Parent, Alex Garcia and Eric McLeod
Godzilla X Kong: Monster War 	March 26, 2027 	Grant Sputore 	David Callahan 	David Callahan 	Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Brian Rogers, Mary Parent, Alex Garcia and Eric McLeod
Mothra: Queen of the Monsters 	March 11, 2028 	Guillermo del Toro 	Guillermo del Toro, Terry Rossio and Ted Elliot 	Michael Dougherty, Terry Rossio and Guillermo del Toro 	Guillermo del Toro, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Brian Rogers. Mary Parent, Alex Garcia and Eric McLeod
Rodan 	December 26, 2030	Colin Trevorrow 	Colin Trevorrow and Derrick Connolly 	Adam Wingard and Derrick Connolly 	Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Brian Rogers, Mary Parent, Alex Garcia, Eric McLeod and Colin Trevorrow
The King Kong 	September 2, 2033	Alex Garland 	Alex Garland 	Jordan Vogt-Roberts, Adam Wingard and John Gatins 	Alex Garland, Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Brian Rogers and Alex Garcia
Titans BC 	March 5, 2035 	Michael Dougherty 	Michael Dougherty and Zach Shields 	Michael Dougherty 	Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Brian Rogers and Alex Garcia
Destroy All Monsters 	November 3, 2038 	Gareth Edwards 	Michael Dougherty & Dan Harris and Gareth Edwards & Max Borenstein	Michael Dougherty & Dan Harris and Gareth Edwards & Max Borenstein	Thomas Tull, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Brian Rogers and Alex Garcia
=== Godzilla (2014) ===
The film reimagines Godzilla's origins and is set 15 years after a nuclear meltdown in Japan which was caused by giant parasitic creatures, known as "MUTOs" (acronym for Massive Unidentified Terrestrial Organism). As two MUTOs ravage the countryside in order to reproduce, they awaken a larger ancient alpha predator, known as "Godzilla", whose existence has been kept secret by the U.S. government since 1954. The film introduces Godzilla, the MUTOs, and the Monarch organization to the MonsterVerse.
=== Kong: Skull Island (2017) ===
In the film, set in 1973, a team of scientists and Vietnam War soldiers travel to an uncharted island in the Pacific and encounter terrifying creatures and the mighty Kong. The film introduces Kong, the Mother Longlegs, the Sker Buffalo, the Mire Squid, the Leafwing, the Psychovulture, the Spore Mantis, the Skull Devil, and the Skullcrawlers to the MonsterVerse and a post-credits scene introduces Rodan, Mothra, and King Ghidorah to the MonsterVerse.
=== Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) ===
In the film, eco-terrorists release King Ghidorah, who awakens other monsters known as "Titans" across the world, forcing Godzilla and Mothra to surface and engage Ghidorah and Rodan in a decisive battle. The film changes the monsters' designation from "MUTOs" to "Titans". The film introduces Scylla, Methuselah, Behemoth, and the Queen MUTO to the MonsterVerse. Off-screen, the film introduces Baphomet, Typhon, Mokele-Mbembe, Sargon, Tiamat, Abaddon, Leviathan, and Bunyip to the MonsterVerse.
=== Godzilla Vs Kong (2021) ===
In the film, Kong clashes with Godzilla as humans lure the ape into the Hollow Earth to retrieve a power source for a weapon to stop Godzilla's mysterious rampages. The film introduces Mechagodzilla, the Warbat, the Hellhawk, and Titanus Doug to the MonsterVerse.
=== Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (2024) ===
Godzilla and Kong reunite against an undiscovered threat hidden deep within the Earth that challenges the existence of humans and Titans alike. The film introduces the Skar King, Suko, and Shimo to the MonsterVerse.
=== Godzilla X Kong: Monster War (2027) ===
Godzilla, Kong and Mothra reunite against an alien invasion who controls several Titans as their pawns. The film introduces Anguirus, Baragon, Varan, Gorosaurus, Desghidorah and Hedorah into the MonsterVerse.
=== Mothra: Queen of the Monsters (2028) ===
After her resurrection, Mothra faces a new threat Dagahra and Battra who's been freed by eco-terrorists. The film introduces Dagahra, Battra, Manda, Barem, Fenrir and Kamacuras into the MonsterVerse.
=== Rodan (2030) ===
In the film, Alan Jonah's loyalists awaken Megaguirus and Meganulon in Mexico, forcing Rodan to fight them alone due to Godzilla's absence. The film introduces Megaguirus, Meganulon and Kumonga into the MonsterVerse with a post-credits scene introducing Gigan and SpaceGodzilla into the MonsteVerse.
=== King Kong (2033) ===
In the film, Kong and his tribe of apes are faced with new threats from the Hollow Earth. The film introduces Megalon, Camaztoz (who appeared in the graphic novel Kingdom Kong) and Mechani-Kong into the MonsterVerse.
=== Titans BC (2035) ===
The film explores Godzilla's species and other Titans fought King Ghidorah and other threats during the "Great Titan Age". The film introduces King Caesar, Titanosaurus, Keizer Ghidorah and Gezora into the MonsterVerse.
=== Destroy All Monsters (2038) ===
The final film in the MonsterVerse where Godzilla and his allies fight against the Xillien invasion of Earth. The film introduces Bagan and The Destructor in the final entry in the MonsterVerse.
== Television ==
Series 	Season	Episodes	Originally released	Originally released	Originally released	Showrunner
Series 	Season	Episodes	First released 	Last released 	Network 	Showrunner
Skull Island 	1 	8 	June 22, 2023 	June 22, 2023 	Netflix 	Brian Duffield
Skull Island 	2 	8 	June 22, 2024 	June 22, 2024 	Netflix 	Brian Duffield
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters	1 	10 	November 17, 2023 	January 12, 2024 	Apple TV+ 	Chris Black
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters	2 	10 	December 25, 2024 	February 12, 2025 	Apple TV+ 	Chris Black
=== Skull Island (2023) ===
In the 1990s, a group of well-meaning explorers venture out to sea to rescue Annie from the ocean. In doing so, they find themselves shipwrecked on the perilous Skull Island. Together, they fight to survive the dangers of the mysterious isle, which is home to large creatures and terrifying monsters, including Kong. The series introduces Annie's Dog and the Kraken to the MonsterVerse, as well as other unnamed monsters.
=== Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (2023) ===
In 2015, one year after the re-emergence of Godzilla, half-siblings Cate and Kentaro Randa investigate their missing father Hiroshi's connection to Monarch, the covert organization monitoring giant monsters known as Titans. Two generations earlier, Bill Randa and Keiko Miura are scientists involved with the early development of Monarch. Former Army officer Lee Shaw becomes a close ally to the Randa family across both time periods. The series introduces Mantleclaw, Ion Dragon, Frost Vark, Endoswarmer, Brambleboar, Sanda, Gaira and Dogora to the MonsterVerse.
== Reception ==
=== Box office ===
Entry 	Release date 	Domestic box office	Foreign box office	Total box office	Budget
Godzilla 	May 16, 2014 	$200,676,069 	$328,400,000 	$529,076,069 	$160 million
Kong: Skull Island 	March 10, 2017 	$168,052,812 	$400,600,000 	$568,652,812 	$185 million
Godzilla: King of the Monsters 	May 31, 2019 	$110,500,138 	$276,800,000 	$387,300,138 	$170-200 million
Godzilla vs. Kong 	March 31, 2021 	$100,916,094 	$369,200,000 	$470,116,094 	$155-200 million
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire	March 29, 2024 	$196,482,103 	$396,600,000 	$593,082,103 	$135-150 million
Godzilla X Kong: Monster War 	December 24, 2024	$213,364,441 	$445,900,000 	$659,264,441 	$190-215 million
Mothra: Queen of the Monsters 	March 11, 2025 	$143,482,103 	$268,600,000 	$412,082,103 	$145 million
Rodan 	December 25, 2026	$159.7 million 	$342.6 million 	$502.3 million 	$205 million
King Kong 	September 2, 2028	$101,619,362 	$291,000,000 	$392,619,362 	$216 million
Titans BC 	March 5, 2029 	$269,784,201 	$543,600,000 	$813,384,201 	$205-220 million
Destroy All Monsters 	November 3, 2030 	$120,794,954 	$304,100,000 	$424,894,954 	$244 million
==== Critical and public response ====
Film 	Critical 	Critical 	Public 	Public
Film 	Rotten Tomatoes 	Metacritic 	CinemaScore	PostTrak
Godzilla 	76% (330 reviews)	62 (48 reviews)	B+ 	—
Kong: Skull Island 	75% (395 reviews)	62 (49 reviews)	B+ 	80%
Godzilla: King of the Monsters 	42% (353 reviews)	48 (46 reviews)	B+ 	85%
Godzilla vs. Kong 	76% (392 reviews)	59 (57 reviews)	A 	86%
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire	54% (212 reviews)	47 (51 reviews)	A- 	96%
Godzilla x Kong: Monster War 	63% (411 reviews)	52 (63 reviews)	A- 	84%
Mothra: Queen of the Monsters 	78% (322 reviews)	76 (68 reviews)	A- 	87%
Rodan 	83% (331 reviews)	77 (68 reviews)	A 	89%
King Kong 	81% (365 reviews)	74 (71 reviews)	A 	81%
Titans BC 	87% (509 reviews)	72 (73 reviews)	A 	81%
Destroy All Monsters 	91% (383 reviews)	81 (70 reviews)	A- 	88%
Television 	Rotten Tomatoes 	Metacritic
Skull Island 	82% (17 reviews)	51 (4 reviews)
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters	89% (84 reviews)	68 (26 reviews)
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