Summary
Godzilla x Kongis set to return to the big screen yet again. There are rumors that a deadly kaiju will be joining the reunion.
GodzillaandKing Kongare the two titans in Legendary Pictures and Warner Bros.' cinematic universe dubbed MonsterVerse. Godzilla made its debut in the 2014 movieGodzilla, while King Kong did the same inKong: Skull Island, released in 2017. In 2021, fans were treated to the first crossover of the two giants inGodzilla vs. Kong. 2024’sGodzilla x Kong: The New Empirefollowed, although both received mixed reviews from fans. Critics loved their visual effects and monster battles. However, they felt there was not enough time for human character development. They also had some issues with overall coherence. Despite that, the firstGodzilla x Kongmovie broke records by being the highest-grossing film in theMonsterVerse. It even surpassed the initial projections in its opening weekend. So, another sequel is given, and a new report claims that another kaiju will join the pair.
TheGodzilla x Kongsequel has received its official title—Godzilla x Kong: Supernova. Although the details about the upcoming film have remained under wraps, its title is enough to stir excitement and spark fan theories, especially on who will be the antagonist against Godzilla and Kong.According to Collider, fans are speculating that one of the deadliest kaiju—Destoroyah—will be introduced in the upcoming movie. Destoroyah made its debut in 1995’sGodzilla vs. Destoroyah. Although he hasn’t appeared in MonsterVerse, there are already clues that he could join the franchise soon.
Destoroyah Would Be A Perfect Addition To The MonsterVerse Alongside Godzilla And Kong
In MonsterVerse’sGodzilla:King of the Monsters,the U.S. Military launches the Oxygen Destroyer to defeat King Ghidorah, but it fails. The Oxygen Destroyer, a fictional super weapon, was introduced in Toho’sGodzillamovie and was used to kill the original Godzilla in 1954. However, in theGodzilla vs. Destoroyahstoryline, Destoroyah is a direct byproduct of the Oxygen Destroyer.
Godzilla vs. Destoroyahis produced by Toho Studios in Japan, whileGodzilla vs. Kongis part of the MonsterVerse. Although they are from different continuities, they share thematic elements. Both explore the themes of nature’s response to human action. InGodzilla vs. Destoroyah,Godzilla faces a biological weapon born from his own death. InGodzilla vs. Kong, the two Titans face one of humanity’s creations —Mechagodzilla, a mechanized Titan in the MonsterVerse. In theGodzilla x Kongsequel, the Oxygen Destroyer is the strongest link to introduce Destoroyah in the film. Bringing Destoroyah onscreen also makes sense because his presence is a logical evolution from using the Oxygen Destroyer in the 2019 movie.
Director Adam Wingard, who helmed the firstGodzilla x Kongmovie, admitted thatGodzilla vs. Destoroyahwas among his favorites because it moved him emotionally. He admitted that if he were to film another movie in the MonsterVerse, he wanted to achieve the same profound connection with Godzilla as a character. Many took it as a hint that he would bring Destoroyah to the franchise.. Unfortunately, Wingard is not attached to theGodzilla x Kongsequel as Grant Sputore will directSupernova. Hopefully, he shares Wingard’s desire to bring Destoroyah back to the big screen.
