King Kong

King Kong, also referred to simply as Kong, is a fictional giant gorilla-like monster who has appeared in several works since 1933. Kong has been dubbed the All-Time King of the Monsters, the King of the Beasts, and over time, it would also be bestowed the title of the Eighth Wonder of the World, a widely recognized expression within the franchise. The character first appeared in the 1933 film of the same name and the novel by Delos W. Lovelace. The movie is a classic adventure-fantasy horror monster movie franchise. The film was remade in 1976 and once again in 2005. The character has become one of the world's most famous movie icons.The Apes of Wrath, ed. Richard Klaw (San Francisco, CA: Tachyon, 2013), p. 81 Kong has inspired countless spin-offs, comic books, team ups with other monsters and more. There was even a stage play. His role in the different movies varies, ranging from a rampaging monster to a vegetarian or anti-hero monster who only wants to be left alone. Other animated films include, The Mighty Kong, Kong: King of Atlantis and Kong: Return to the Jungle. Television series include, The King Kong Show, Kong: The Animated Series, Kong: King of the Apes, Skull Island: The Series. Other influences of those films, Unknown Island (1948), Mighty Joe Young (1949/1998), Konga (1961), Shikari (1963), The Mighty Gorga (1969), Ape (1976), Queen Kong (1976), Goliathon (1977), Yeti: Giant of the 20th Century (1977), King of The Lost World (2005), The Abominable (2007), Bigfoot (2012), Rampage (2018), Konga TNT (2020), Ape Vs. Monster (2021).

Live-action movies
 King Kong (1933)
 Son of Kong (1934)
 King Kong vs. Godzilla (1962)
 King Kong Escapes (1967)
 King Kong (1976)
 King Kong Lives (1986)
 King Kong (2005)
 Kong: Skull Island (2017)
 Godzilla vs. Kong (2021)                                                                                                             
 Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024)
 Godzilla x Kong: Supernova (2027)

Animated movies
 The Mighty Kong (1998)
 Kong: King of Atlantis (2005)                                            
 Kong: Return to the Jungle (2006)

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