Doug

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Doug
Doug in Godzilla vs. Kong. This image has been brightened.
Alternate names Titanus Doug, Titanous Doug,
lizard-like monster,GvK novel
Scaly Quadruped, Giant Lizard,[1]
Lava Hole Lizard,[2] Foetodon,[3][4]
Lizard Godzilla,[5] Fat Lizard[6]
Subtitle(s) Vile Vortex Titan of Terror[7]
Species Giant reptile
Place(s) of emergence Hollow Earth
Allies Others of his species, Suko[8]
Enemies Rockclaws
First appearance Latest appearance
Godzilla vs. Kong Godzilla x Kong:
The New Empire
Roar(s)
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Doug is a Titan[9] who first appeared briefly in the 2021 Monsterverse film Godzilla vs. Kong and reappeared in its 2024 sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.[10] He is a member of an unnamed reptilian species that lives in the Hollow Earth.

Name

The Godzilla vs. Kong audio description calls Doug a Foetodon, a species from the 2005 King Kong remake by Universal Pictures, which has no affiliation with the Monsterverse.[3][4] However, the film's novelization simply identifies him and his kin as lizard-like monsters, while Godzilla vs. Kong: One Will Fall - The Art of the Ultimate Battle Royale uses Scaly Quadrupeds. "Doug" started as a popular nickname among fans, coined by the podcast It Came From A Monster Movie!,[11] but was then embraced by director Adam Wingard,[12] the Legendary Pictures Twitter and Instagram accounts,[13] an official T-shirt,[7] and the metaverse platform Virtua.[14] The T-shirt calls him Titanus Doug while Virtua uses Titanous Doug. However, it is unclear whether Monarch will assign him this classification in-universe.

Design

Doug's species is rotund in physique with large, green-colored eyes and short legs. Their osteoderms are also more jagged in shape, and somewhat resemble those found on the Hellhawks, another species inhabiting the Hollow Earth. The Virtua NFT of the creature shows that it has two rows of spikes running down its tail, ending in a heavily spiked tip resembling the thagomizer of a Stegosaurus.[15] They have thick, crocodile-like skin, which acts as armor against the many other threats in the Hollow Earth.[15]

Origins

Godzilla vs. Kong: One Will Fall - The Art of the Ultimate Battle Royale notes that director Adam Wingard asked that Doug's species resemble Godzilla, although the book does not confirm an evolutionary link.[16]

Behavior

Doug is at least partially carnivorous, being seen preying on Rockclaws and feasting on the carcass of a Wart Dog.

History

Monsterverse

Godzilla vs. Kong

As Rockclaws scattered in Kong's wake, Doug seized the opportunity, snatching up one crab in his jaws. Eight more members of his species steered clear of Kong as he continued running.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

While Kong was eating one of the dead Wart Dogs he had brought to his cave, Doug appeared and attempted to eat another of the carcasses. Kong tried to take it away from him, but Doug made off with it.

Abilities

Physical abilities

Doug easily caught a Rockclaw in his jaws and crushed it. His species uses their tails as clubs to kill smaller creatures that irritate them.[17]

Video games

  • Call of Duty: Warzone (2020; added in 2022) - Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S [cave painting]
  • Call of Duty: Vanguard (2021; added in 2022) - Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S [cave painting]

Books

Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization

Doug behaves the same as he does in the film, although he is joined by other members of his species in attacking the Rockclaws.

Comics

Godzilla x Kong: The Hunted

To be added.

Gallery

Main article: Doug/Gallery.

Roar

Doug's sounds from Godzilla vs. Kong

Trivia

See also

References

This is a list of references for Doug. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]

  1. Frei, Vincent (24 May 2021). "Godzilla vs Kong: John 'DJ' DesJardin – Overall VFX Supervisor". Art of VFX.
  2. "Godzilla vs. Kong". DeanSherriff.com. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
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  3. 3.0 3.1 Sudomerski, Joshua (12 April 2021). "Sadly, you can't see it since there aren't any subs for the audio descriptions... but you can listen to it! (Timestamp 1:01:58)". Twitter.
  4. 4.0 4.1 @omegafreelancer (12 April 2021). "@Riamus01 @KingRexy328 @AstoundingBB". Twitter.
  5. Wikidougjj1.jpg
  6. Wikidougjj2.jpg
  7. 7.0 7.1 Doug!Shirt.jpg
  8. Playmates (January 2, 2024). "GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE Toyline Official Info and Photos From Playmates - Part 1". SciFi Japan.
  9. Legendary Comics (4 October 2023). "Godzilla x Kong: The Hunted. The official graphic novel prequel to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire!". Kickstarter.
  10. 10.0 10.1 Reul, Katie (2 December 2023). "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Director on Titanus Doug's Return, New 'Kong-Like' Villain". IGN.
  11. @ICFAMMpodcast (31 March 2021). "The real MVP of @GodzillaVsKong and the #monsterverse as a whole is Doug (Dug to his friends), Godzilla's Hallow Earth Country Bumpkin Cousin. If the Monsterverse continues, I want a whole spin off TV show about Doug and his simple life in the Hallow Earth. #GodzillaVsKong #doug". Twitter. Archived from the original on 1 April 2021.
  12. 12.0 12.1 Wingard, Adam (22 April 2021). "1. They were all helpful in telling me about their unique experienced making their entries..." Reddit.
  13. @Legendary (29 May 2021). "Titanus Doug appreciation post". Twitter. Archived from the original on 25 August 2022.
  14. "Terra Virtua Prestige, month four rewards". Virtua. 6 January 2022.
  15. 15.0 15.1 "Titanous Doug - Scratching the Scales". Virtua. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  16. Wallace, Daniel (21 May 2021). Godzilla vs. Kong: One Will Fall - The Art of the Ultimate Battle Royale. Insight Editions. p. 110, 113. ISBN 1-64-722140-4.
  17. "Titanous Doug - Tail Smack". Terra Virtua. Retrieved 14 January 2022.

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