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'''''Godzilla vs. Kong''''' is an upcoming 2020 [[United States|American]] science fiction [[:Category:Kaiju Films|monster film]] produced by [[Legendary Pictures]], and the fourth entry in the [[MonsterVerse]]. It will be released to American theaters on May 22, [[2020]].<ref name="Release Date">[http://variety.com/2017/film/news/animated-scooby-movie-moves-back-2020-1202408718/ Scooby-Doo Animated Movie Moves Back Two Years to 2020 - ''Variety]</ref>
'''''Godzilla vs. Kong''''' is an upcoming 2020 [[United States|American]] science fiction [[:Category:Kaiju Films|monster film]] produced by [[Legendary Pictures]], and the fourth entry in the [[MonsterVerse]]. It will be released to American theaters on March 13, [[2020]].<ref name="Release Date">{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/02/space-jam-2-release-date-godzilla-vs-kong-annabelle-sequel-warner-bros-1202562428/|title=Warner Bros Titles ‘Annabelle’ Sequel, Dates ‘Space Jam 2’, Shifts ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’ – Update|work=Deadline|author=Pedersen, Erik|date=15 March 2019}}</ref>
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==Description==
==Description==
''In a time when monsters walk the Earth, humanity’s fight for its future sets [[Godzilla/Legendary|Godzilla]] and [[King Kong|Kong]] on a collision course that will see the two most powerful forces of nature on the planet collide in a spectacular battle for the ages. As [[Monarch]] embarks on a perilous mission into uncharted terrain and unearths clues to the [[Titan]]s' origins, a human conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever.''<ref name="AP">[https://www.apnews.com/8a26a4346407421b90be07e09c9b2870 AP News - Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse Shifts into Overdrive as Cameras Roll on the Next Big-Screen Adventure ''Godzilla Vs. Kong'']</ref>
''In a time when monsters walk the Earth, humanity’s fight for its future sets [[Godzilla/Legendary|Godzilla]] and [[King Kong|Kong]] on a collision course that will see the two most powerful forces of nature on the planet collide in a spectacular battle for the ages. As [[Monarch]] embarks on a perilous mission into uncharted terrain and unearths clues to the [[Titan]]s' origins, a human conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever.''<ref name="AP">{{Cite web|url=https://www.apnews.com/8a26a4346407421b90be07e09c9b2870|title=Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Entertainment’s Monsterverse Shifts into Overdrive as Cameras Roll on the Next Big-Screen Adventure “Godzilla Vs. Kong”|work=AP News|date=12 November 2018}}</ref>
 
==Development==
==Development==
On October 14, 2015, it was officially announced that [[Legendary Pictures]] would be remaking ''[[King Kong vs. Godzilla]]''.<ref>[http://www.legendary.com/legendary-and-warner-bros-pictures-announce-cinematic-franchise-uniting-godzilla-king-kong-and-other-iconic-giant-monsters/ Legendary and Warner Bros. Pictures Announce Cinematic Franchise Uniting Godzilla, King Kong and Other Iconic Giant Monsters - Legendary]</ref> The project had been rumored ever since Legendary acquired the rights to [[King Kong]] and announced ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' in [[2014]], and the rumors had become even more prominent after the project was moved from [[Universal Pictures]] to [[Warner Bros.]] On September 10, 2015, Legendary announced its plans to create a shared cinematic universe featuring both Godzilla and King Kong, as well as other giant monsters including [[Mothra]], [[Rodan]], and [[King Ghidorah]]. Legendary's ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'' was the first entry in this universe, followed by ''Kong: Skull Island'' in [[2017]] and ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' in [[2019]], culminating in ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' in 2020.
Rumors of ''[[King Kong vs. Godzilla]]'' remake began as soon as [[Legendary Pictures]] announced ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' in [[2014]]. On September 10, 2015, ''Deadline'' reported that the project's move from [[Universal Pictures]] to ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'' distributor [[Warner Bros.]] was meant to facilitate a rematch between the two monsters.<ref name="Deadline">{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2015/09/king-kong-godzilla-legendary-monster-movie-warner-bros-1201521004/|title=King Kong On Move To Warner Bros, Presaging Godzilla Monster Matchup|work=Deadline|author=Fleming Jr, Mike|date=10 September 2015}}</ref> ''The Hollywood Reporter'' published its own article on the impending crossover six days later.<ref name="THR">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-gorilla-warfare-s-universal-823715|title=Hollywood Gorilla Warfare: It’s Universal vs. Legendary Over ‘Kong: Skull Island’ (and Who Says "Thank You")|work=Hollywood Reporter|author=Masters, Kim|date=16 September 2015}}</ref> On October 14, 2015, Legendary confirmed its intent to launch a [[MonsterVerse|cinematic universe]] featuring both [[Godzilla]] and [[King Kong]], as well as other giant monsters including [[Mothra]], [[Rodan]], and [[King Ghidorah]]. ''Godzilla'' was the first entry in this cinematic universe, later officially dubbed the [[MonsterVerse]], and it was to be followed by ''Kong: Skull Island'' and the ''Godzilla'' sequel ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' before finally culminating with ''Godzilla vs. Kong''.<ref name="Legendary">{{Cite web|url=http://www.legendary.com/legendary-and-warner-bros-pictures-announce-cinematic-franchise-uniting-godzilla-king-kong-and-other-iconic-giant-monsters/|title=LEGENDARY AND WARNER BROS. PICTURES ANNOUNCE CINEMATIC FRANCHISE UNITING GODZILLA, KING KONG AND OTHER ICONIC GIANT MONSTERS|work=Legendary|date=14 October 2015}}</ref> Initially, the release date for ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' was simply given as [[2020]]. On May 10, 2016, ''The Wrap'' reported that ''Godzilla: King of the Monsters'' and ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' had been given new release dates of March 22, 2019 and May 29, 2020, respectively.<ref name="Wrap">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/godzilla-2-godzilla-vs-kong-stomp-out-new-release-dates/|title=‘Godzilla 2,’ ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Stomp Out New Release Dates|work=The Wrap|author=Geier, Thom|date=10 May 2016}}</ref>
 
On May 10, 2016, ''The Wrap'' reported that ''Godzilla: King of the Monsters'' and ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' had been given new release dates of March 22, 2019 and May 29, 2020, respectively.<ref>[https://www.thewrap.com/godzilla-2-godzilla-vs-kong-stomp-out-new-release-dates/]</ref>
 
On March 10, 2017, ''The Hollywood Reporter'' broke the story that Legendary would be assembling a writers room to come up with the story for the film, comprised of [[Terry Rossio]] (who previously worked on the [[Godzilla (1994 film)|original version]] of [[Godzilla (1998 film)|TriStar's Godzilla film]]), Patrick McKay, J.D. Payne, Lindsey Beer, Cat Vasko, T.S. Nowlin, and J. Michael Straczynski.<ref name="Hollywood Reporter">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/kong-skull-island-sequel-plans-godzilla-kong-sets-writers-room-984992 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Film Sets Writers Room (Exclusive)]</ref>
 
On May 3, Warner Bros. announced that it had moved the release date for ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' up a week from May 29, 2020 to May 22.<ref name="Release Date"/> [[Adam Wingard]] finalized a deal to become the film's director on May 30.<ref name="Wingard">[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/godzilla-kong-finds-director-adam-wingard-1008773 The Hollywood Reporter - 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Finds Its Director With Adam Wingard (Exclusive)]</ref>


In an interview with ScreenCrush on August 18, Wingard described ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' as a "massive monster brawl movie." He said the film would contain "lots of monsters going crazy on each other" but also stated "at the end of the day I want there to be an emotional drive to it."<ref name="ScreenCrush">[http://screencrush.com/adam-wingard-godzilla-vs-kong-emotional/ Adam Wingard Says ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Will Be More Emotional Than the Average Monster Movie]</ref>
On March 10, 2017, ''The Hollywood Reporter'' reported that Legendary would be assembling a writers room to come up with the story for the film, comprised of [[Terry Rossio]] (who previously worked on the [[Godzilla (1994 film)|original version]] of [[Godzilla (1998 film)|TriStar's Godzilla film]]), Patrick McKay, J.D. Payne, Lindsey Beer, Cat Vasko, T.S. Nowlin, and J. Michael Straczynski.<ref name="THR2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/kong-skull-island-sequel-plans-godzilla-kong-sets-writers-room-984992|title='Godzilla vs. Kong' Film Sets Writers Room (Exclusive)|work=Hollywood Reporter|author=Kit, Borys|date=10 March 2017}}</ref> On May 3, Warner Bros. announced that it had moved the release date for ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' up a week from May 29, 2020 to May 22.<ref name="UpAWeek">{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2017/05/godzilla-vs-kong-game-night-tag-scooby-warner-bros-release-date-changes-1202083542/|title=‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’, ‘Game Night’ Among Many Warner Bros. Release Date Changes For 2018 & Beyond – Update|work=Deadline|author=D'Alessandro, Anthony|date=3 May 2017}}</ref> [[Adam Wingard]] finalized a deal to become the film's director on May 30.<ref name="Wingard">{{Cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/godzilla-kong-finds-director-adam-wingard-1008773|title='Godzilla vs. Kong' Finds Its Director With Adam Wingard (Exclusive)|work=Hollywood Reporter|author=Kit, Borys|date=30 May 2017}}</ref> In an interview with ''ScreenCrush'' on August 18, he described ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' as a "massive monster brawl movie." He said the film would contain "lots of monsters going crazy on each other" but also stated "at the end of the day I want there to be an emotional drive to it."<ref name="ScreenCrush">{{Cite web|url=http://screencrush.com/adam-wingard-godzilla-vs-kong-emotional/|title=ADAM WINGARD SAYS ‘GODZILLA VS. KONG’ WILL BE MORE EMOTIONAL THAN THE AVERAGE MONSTER MOVIE|work=ScreenCrush|author=Whitney, E. Oliver|date=18 August 2017}}</ref>


On June 1, ''That Hashtag Show'' revealed that ''[[wikipedia:Deadpool 2|Deadpool 2]]'' star Julian Dennison had been cast in the film in a supporting role, while Millie Bobby Brown and Kyle Chandler would both be reprising their roles from ''Godzilla: King of the Monsters''. The article also reported that Legendary had offered Frances McDormand a starring role in the film.<ref name="THS">[http://thathashtagshow.com/2018/06/exclusive-deadpool-2-julian-dennison-joins-godzilla-vs-kong/ The Hashtag Show - Exclusive: ‘DEADPOOL 2’s’ Julian Dennison Joins ‘GODZILLA VS KONG’]</ref> The following day, ''The Hollywood Reporter'' confirmed this report, save for the talks with McDormand, adding that Zhang Ziyi would be reprising her role from ''Godzilla: King of the Monsters'' as well, and that Van Marten would be joining the film's cast.<ref name="THR">[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/deadpool-2-star-julian-dennison-joins-godzilla-kong-1116661 The Hollywood Reporter - 'Deadpool 2' Star Julian Dennison Joins 'Godzilla vs. Kong']</ref> After ''The Hashtag Show'' claimed McDormand had been cast in July, her representatives denied her involvement.<ref name="ScreenRant">[https://screenrant.com/godzilla-vs-kong-frances-mcdormand-cast/ Francis McDormand is NOT in Godzilla vs. Kong [UPDATED]]</ref> ''That Hashtag Show'' later clarified in a retraction that McDormand was never in negotiations for a role and had passed on the film.<ref name="Retraction">[http://thathashtagshow.com/2018/07/02/exclusive-oscar-winner-frances-mcdormand-joins-godzilla-sequel/ [UPDATED WITH RETRACTION] EXCLUSIVE: Oscar Winner Frances McDormand Joins ‘GODZILLA’ Sequel - ''That Hashtag Show'']</ref>
On June 1, ''That Hashtag Show'' revealed that ''[[wikipedia:Deadpool 2|Deadpool 2]]'' star Julian Dennison had been cast in the film in a supporting role, while Millie Bobby Brown and Kyle Chandler would both be reprising their roles from ''Godzilla: King of the Monsters''. The article also reported that Legendary had offered Frances McDormand a starring role in the film.<ref name="THS">{{Cite web|url=http://thathashtagshow.com/2018/06/exclusive-deadpool-2-julian-dennison-joins-godzilla-vs-kong/|title=Exclusive: ‘DEADPOOL 2’s’ Julian Dennison Joins ‘GODZILLA VS KONG’|work=That Hashtag Show|date=1 June 2018}}</ref> The following day, ''The Hollywood Reporter'' confirmed this report, save for the talks with McDormand, adding that Zhang Ziyi would be reprising her role from ''Godzilla: King of the Monsters'' as well, and that Van Marten would be joining the film's cast.<ref name="THR3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/deadpool-2-star-julian-dennison-joins-godzilla-kong-1116661|title='Deadpool 2' Star Julian Dennison Joins 'Godzilla vs. Kong'|work=Hollywood Reporter|author=Perez, Lexy|date=2 June 2018}}</ref> After ''That Hashtag Show'' claimed McDormand had been cast in July, her representatives denied her involvement.<ref name="ScreenRant">{{Cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/godzilla-vs-kong-frances-mcdormand-cast/|title=Frances McDormand Is NOT In Godzilla vs. Kong [Updated]|work=Screen Rant|author=Teti, Julia|date=2 July 2018}}</ref> ''That Hashtag Show'' later clarified in a retraction that McDormand was never in negotiations for a role and had passed on the film.<ref name="Retraction">{{Cite web|url=http://thathashtagshow.com/2018/07/02/exclusive-oscar-winner-frances-mcdormand-joins-godzilla-sequel/|title=[UPDATED WITH RETRACTION] EXCLUSIVE: Oscar Winner Frances McDormand Joins ‘GODZILLA’ Sequel|work=That Hashtag Show|date=2 July 2018}}</ref>


Further casting announcements followed as the film neared the start of production: Brian Tyree Henry on October 10, Demián Bichir on October 17, Alexander Skarsgard on October 25, Eiza Gonzalez and Rebecca Hall on October 30, Jessica Henwick on November 8, and Shun Oguri on November 11.<ref name="Tyree">[https://variety.com/2018/film/news/brian-tyree-henry-godzilla-vs-kong-millie-bobby-brown-1202976259/amp/ Variety]</ref><ref name="Bichir">[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/demi-n-bichir-joining-millie-bobby-brown-godzilla-kong-1153121 Demián Bichir Joining Millie Bobby Brown in 'Godzilla vs. Kong' - ''The Hollywood Reporter'']</ref><ref name="Skarsgard">[https://variety.com/2018/film/news/alexander-skarsgard-godzilla-vs-kong-1202994303/ Variety]</ref><ref name="Gonzalez">[https://deadline.com/2018/10/eiza-gonzalez-godzilla-vs-king-kong-alexander-skarsgard-1202492406/ Deadline - Eiza Gonzalez Joins Adam Wingard’s ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’]</ref><ref name="Hall">[https://variety.com/2018/film/news/rebecca-hall-godzilla-vs-kong-1203014950/ Variety - Rebecca Hall to Star Opposite Millie Bobby Brown in ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ (EXCLUSIVE)]</ref><ref name="Henwick">[https://variety.com/2018/film/news/jessica-henwick-godzilla-vs-kong-game-of-thrones-1203024081/ Variety - ‘Game of Thrones’ Actress Jessica Henwick Joins ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ (EXCLUSIVE)]</ref><ref name="Oguri">[https://deadline.com/2018/11/shun-oguri-godzilla-vs-kong-japanese-star-crows-zero-alexander-skarsgard-1202499759/ Deadline - Japanese Star Shun Oguri Makes Hollywood Debut In ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’]</ref>
Further casting announcements followed as the film neared the start of production: Brian Tyree Henry on October 10,<ref name="Tyree">{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/brian-tyree-henry-godzilla-vs-kong-millie-bobby-brown-1202976259/amp/|title=Brian Tyree Henry to Co-Star With Millie Bobby Brown in ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ (EXCLUSIVE)|work=Variety|author=Kroll, Justin|date=10 October 2018}}</ref> Demián Bichir on October 17,<ref name="Bichir">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/demi-n-bichir-joining-millie-bobby-brown-godzilla-kong-1153121|title=Demián Bichir Joining Millie Bobby Brown in 'Godzilla vs. Kong'|work=Hollywood Reporter|author=Kit, Borys|date=17 October 2018}}</ref> Alexander Skarsgård on October 25,<ref name="Skarsgard">{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/alexander-skarsgard-godzilla-vs-kong-1202994303/|title=Alexander Skarsgard Joins ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’|work=Variety|author=Kroll, Justin|date=25 October 2018}}</ref> Eiza González<ref name="Gonzalez">{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/10/eiza-gonzalez-godzilla-vs-king-kong-alexander-skarsgard-1202492406/|title=Eiza Gonzalez Joins Adam Wingard’s ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’|work=Deadline|author=Fleming Jr, Mike|date=30 October 2018}}</ref> and Rebecca Hall on October 30,<ref name="Hall">{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/rebecca-hall-godzilla-vs-kong-1203014950/|title=Rebecca Hall to Star Opposite Millie Bobby Brown in ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ (EXCLUSIVE)|work=Variety|author=Kroll, Justin|date=30 October 2018}}</ref> Jessica Henwick on November 8,<ref name="Henwick">{{Cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/news/jessica-henwick-godzilla-vs-kong-game-of-thrones-1203024081/|title=‘Game of Thrones’ Actress Jessica Henwick Joins ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ (EXCLUSIVE)|work=Variety|author=Kroll, Justin|date=8 November 2018}}</ref> Shun Oguri on November 11,<ref name="Oguri">{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/11/shun-oguri-godzilla-vs-kong-japanese-star-crows-zero-alexander-skarsgard-1202499759/|title=Japanese Star Shun Oguri Makes Hollywood Debut In ‘Godzilla Vs. Kong’|work=Deadline|author=Fleming Jr, Mike|date=11 November 2018}}</ref> and Lance Reddick on November 14.<ref name="Reddick">{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2018/11/bosch-lance-reddick-godzilla-vs-kong-1202502022/|title=‘Bosch’ Actor Lance Reddick Cast In ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’|work=Deadline|author=N'Duka, Amanda|date=14 November 2018}}</ref>


On February 21, 2019, Warner Bros. moved up the release date of the film to March 13 to avoid competition with the ninth entry in the ''The Fast and the Furious'' franchise.<ref name="Release Date"/>
==Production==
==Production==
Principal photography on ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' began on November 12, 2018 in Hawaii, under the title ''Apex''.<ref name="LegendaryTwitter">[https://twitter.com/Legendary/status/1062081119661617152 @Legendary on Twitter: "Legends will collide. Production has officially begun on Godzilla vs. Kong. In theaters everywhere Summer 2020. #Godzilla"]</ref> It will also film in Australia.
Principal photography on ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' began on November 12, 2018 in Hawaii, under the title ''Apex''.<ref name="LegendaryTwitter">[https://twitter.com/Legendary/status/1062081119661617152 @Legendary on Twitter: "Legends will collide. Production has officially begun on Godzilla vs. Kong. In theaters everywhere Summer 2020. #Godzilla"]</ref> The production wrapped in Hawaii on December 20 and resumed at Village Roadshow Studios in [[wikipedia:Oxenford, Queensland|Oxenford]], Australia, in the third week of January.<ref name="Brisbane Times">{{Cite web|url=https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/godzilla-vs-kong-begins-filming-on-the-gold-coast-20190118-p50s6d.html|title=Godzilla vs. Kong begins filming on the Gold Coast|work=Brisbane Times|author=Caldwell, Felicity|date=18 January 2019}}</ref> Outdoor shoots took place at various [[wikipedia:Gold Coast, Queensland|Gold Coast]] locations, wrapping in early April.<ref name="ComicBook">[https://comicbook.com/anime/2019/04/09/godzilla-vs-kong-filming-finished-wraps-production-australia/ comicbook.com - 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Director Confirms Production Wrap in Austraila]</ref>


==Staff==
==Staff==
{{Staffs
{{Staffs
|Directed by=[[Adam Wingard]]
|Directed by=[[Adam Wingard]]
|Written by=[[Terry Rossio]]
|Written by=[[Terry Rossio]], [[Michael Dougherty]], Zach Shields<ref name="TF">[https://twitter.com/thekaijuologist/status/1102772092137885696 ''Total Film'' cover story, March 2019]</ref>
|Produced by=[[Mary Parent]], [[Alex Garcia]], [[Eric McLeod]], [[Brian Rogers]]
|Produced by=[[Mary Parent]], [[Alex Garcia]], [[Eric McLeod]], [[Brian Rogers]]
|Executive Producing by|[[Kenji Okuhira]], [[Yoshimitsu Banno]], [[Jon Jashni]], [[Thomas Tull]]
|Executive Producing by|[[Kenji Okuhira]], [[Yoshimitsu Banno]], [[Jon Jashni]], [[Thomas Tull]]
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|VFX Supervisor|John "DJ" DesJardin
|VFX Supervisor|John "DJ" DesJardin
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}}
==Cast==
==Cast==
{{Cast
{{Cast
|Millie Bobby Brown<ref name="THS"/>|Madison Russell
|Millie Bobby Brown<ref name="THS"/>|[[Madison Russell]]
*Alexander Skarsgård<ref name="Skarsgard"/>
*Alexander Skarsgård<ref name="Skarsgard"/>
*Rebecca Hall<ref name="Hall"/>
*Rebecca Hall<ref name="Hall"/>
*Brian Tyree Henry<ref name="Tyree"/>
*Brian Tyree Henry<ref name="Tyree"/>
*Shun Oguri<ref name="Oguri"/>
*Shun Oguri<ref name="Oguri"/>
*Eiza Gonzalez<ref name="Gonzalez"/>
*Eiza González<ref name="Gonzalez"/>
*Jessica Henwick<ref name="Henwick"/>
*Jessica Henwick<ref name="Henwick"/>
*Julian Dennison<ref name="THS"/>
*Julian Dennison<ref name="THS"/>
|Kyle Chandler<ref name="THS"/>|Mark Russell
|Kyle Chandler<ref name="THS"/>|Dr. [[Mark Russell]]
*Demián Bichir<ref name="Bichir"/>
*Demián Bichir<ref name="Bichir"/>
*Zhang Ziyi<ref name="THR"/>
|Ziyi Zhang<ref name="THR"/>|Dr. [[Ilene Chen]], [[Monarch]] Senior Mythographer
*Van Marten<ref name="THR"/>
*Van Marten<ref name="THR"/>
*Lance Reddick<ref name="Reddick"/>
}}
}}
==Appearances==
==Appearances==
===Monsters===
===Monsters===
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*[[King Kong]]
*[[King Kong]]
==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Screenwriter [[Terry Rossio]] was one of the two main writers on the [[Godzilla (1994 film)|original 1994 script]] for [[TriStar Pictures]]' American Godzilla film, ultimately receiving a writing credit in the finished [[Godzilla (1998 film)|1998 film]].<ref name="InstagramStory"/>
*Screenwriter [[Terry Rossio]] was one of the two main writers on the [[Godzilla (1994 film)|original 1994 script]] for [[TriStar Pictures]]' American Godzilla film, ultimately receiving a writing credit in the finished [[Godzilla (1998 film)|1998 film]].
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Godzilla vs. Kong is an upcoming 2020 American science fiction monster film produced by Legendary Pictures, and the fourth entry in the MonsterVerse. It will be released to American theaters on March 13, 2020.[1]

Description

In a time when monsters walk the Earth, humanity’s fight for its future sets Godzilla and Kong on a collision course that will see the two most powerful forces of nature on the planet collide in a spectacular battle for the ages. As Monarch embarks on a perilous mission into uncharted terrain and unearths clues to the Titans' origins, a human conspiracy threatens to wipe the creatures, both good and bad, from the face of the earth forever.[2]

Development

Rumors of King Kong vs. Godzilla remake began as soon as Legendary Pictures announced Kong: Skull Island in 2014. On September 10, 2015, Deadline reported that the project's move from Universal Pictures to Godzilla distributor Warner Bros. was meant to facilitate a rematch between the two monsters.[3] The Hollywood Reporter published its own article on the impending crossover six days later.[4] On October 14, 2015, Legendary confirmed its intent to launch a cinematic universe featuring both Godzilla and King Kong, as well as other giant monsters including Mothra, Rodan, and King Ghidorah. Godzilla was the first entry in this cinematic universe, later officially dubbed the MonsterVerse, and it was to be followed by Kong: Skull Island and the Godzilla sequel Godzilla: King of the Monsters before finally culminating with Godzilla vs. Kong.[5] Initially, the release date for Godzilla vs. Kong was simply given as 2020. On May 10, 2016, The Wrap reported that Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs. Kong had been given new release dates of March 22, 2019 and May 29, 2020, respectively.[6]

On March 10, 2017, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Legendary would be assembling a writers room to come up with the story for the film, comprised of Terry Rossio (who previously worked on the original version of TriStar's Godzilla film), Patrick McKay, J.D. Payne, Lindsey Beer, Cat Vasko, T.S. Nowlin, and J. Michael Straczynski.[7] On May 3, Warner Bros. announced that it had moved the release date for Godzilla vs. Kong up a week from May 29, 2020 to May 22.[8] Adam Wingard finalized a deal to become the film's director on May 30.[9] In an interview with ScreenCrush on August 18, he described Godzilla vs. Kong as a "massive monster brawl movie." He said the film would contain "lots of monsters going crazy on each other" but also stated "at the end of the day I want there to be an emotional drive to it."[10]

On June 1, That Hashtag Show revealed that Deadpool 2 star Julian Dennison had been cast in the film in a supporting role, while Millie Bobby Brown and Kyle Chandler would both be reprising their roles from Godzilla: King of the Monsters. The article also reported that Legendary had offered Frances McDormand a starring role in the film.[11] The following day, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed this report, save for the talks with McDormand, adding that Zhang Ziyi would be reprising her role from Godzilla: King of the Monsters as well, and that Van Marten would be joining the film's cast.[12] After That Hashtag Show claimed McDormand had been cast in July, her representatives denied her involvement.[13] That Hashtag Show later clarified in a retraction that McDormand was never in negotiations for a role and had passed on the film.[14]

Further casting announcements followed as the film neared the start of production: Brian Tyree Henry on October 10,[15] Demián Bichir on October 17,[16] Alexander Skarsgård on October 25,[17] Eiza González[18] and Rebecca Hall on October 30,[19] Jessica Henwick on November 8,[20] Shun Oguri on November 11,[21] and Lance Reddick on November 14.[22]

On February 21, 2019, Warner Bros. moved up the release date of the film to March 13 to avoid competition with the ninth entry in the The Fast and the Furious franchise.[1]

Production

Principal photography on Godzilla vs. Kong began on November 12, 2018 in Hawaii, under the title Apex.[23] The production wrapped in Hawaii on December 20 and resumed at Village Roadshow Studios in Oxenford, Australia, in the third week of January.[24] Outdoor shoots took place at various Gold Coast locations, wrapping in early April.[25]

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Cast

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References

This is a list of references for Godzilla vs. Kong. 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. 1.0 1.1 Pedersen, Erik (15 March 2019). "Warner Bros Titles 'Annabelle' Sequel, Dates 'Space Jam 2', Shifts 'Godzilla Vs. Kong' – Update". Deadline.
  2. "Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Entertainment's Monsterverse Shifts into Overdrive as Cameras Roll on the Next Big-Screen Adventure "Godzilla Vs. Kong"". AP News. 12 November 2018.
  3. Fleming Jr, Mike (10 September 2015). "King Kong On Move To Warner Bros, Presaging Godzilla Monster Matchup". Deadline.
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 Masters, Kim (16 September 2015). "Hollywood Gorilla Warfare: It's Universal vs. Legendary Over 'Kong: Skull Island' (and Who Says "Thank You")". Hollywood Reporter.
  5. "LEGENDARY AND WARNER BROS. PICTURES ANNOUNCE CINEMATIC FRANCHISE UNITING GODZILLA, KING KONG AND OTHER ICONIC GIANT MONSTERS". Legendary. 14 October 2015.
  6. Geier, Thom (10 May 2016). "'Godzilla 2,' 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Stomp Out New Release Dates". The Wrap.
  7. Kit, Borys (10 March 2017). "'Godzilla vs. Kong' Film Sets Writers Room (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter.
  8. D'Alessandro, Anthony (3 May 2017). "'Godzilla Vs. Kong', 'Game Night' Among Many Warner Bros. Release Date Changes For 2018 & Beyond – Update". Deadline.
  9. Kit, Borys (30 May 2017). "'Godzilla vs. Kong' Finds Its Director With Adam Wingard (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter.
  10. Whitney, E. Oliver (18 August 2017). "ADAM WINGARD SAYS 'GODZILLA VS. KONG' WILL BE MORE EMOTIONAL THAN THE AVERAGE MONSTER MOVIE". ScreenCrush.
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 "Exclusive: 'DEADPOOL 2's' Julian Dennison Joins 'GODZILLA VS KONG'". That Hashtag Show. 1 June 2018.
  12. Perez, Lexy (2 June 2018). "'Deadpool 2' Star Julian Dennison Joins 'Godzilla vs. Kong'". Hollywood Reporter.
  13. Teti, Julia (2 July 2018). "Frances McDormand Is NOT In Godzilla vs. Kong [Updated]". Screen Rant.
  14. "[UPDATED WITH RETRACTION] EXCLUSIVE: Oscar Winner Frances McDormand Joins 'GODZILLA' Sequel". That Hashtag Show. 2 July 2018.
  15. 15.0 15.1 Kroll, Justin (10 October 2018). "Brian Tyree Henry to Co-Star With Millie Bobby Brown in 'Godzilla vs. Kong' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  16. 16.0 16.1 Kit, Borys (17 October 2018). "Demián Bichir Joining Millie Bobby Brown in 'Godzilla vs. Kong'". Hollywood Reporter.
  17. 17.0 17.1 Kroll, Justin (25 October 2018). "Alexander Skarsgard Joins 'Godzilla vs. Kong'". Variety.
  18. 18.0 18.1 Fleming Jr, Mike (30 October 2018). "Eiza Gonzalez Joins Adam Wingard's 'Godzilla Vs. Kong'". Deadline.
  19. 19.0 19.1 Kroll, Justin (30 October 2018). "Rebecca Hall to Star Opposite Millie Bobby Brown in 'Godzilla vs. Kong' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  20. 20.0 20.1 Kroll, Justin (8 November 2018). "'Game of Thrones' Actress Jessica Henwick Joins 'Godzilla vs. Kong' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
  21. 21.0 21.1 Fleming Jr, Mike (11 November 2018). "Japanese Star Shun Oguri Makes Hollywood Debut In 'Godzilla Vs. Kong'". Deadline.
  22. 22.0 22.1 N'Duka, Amanda (14 November 2018). "'Bosch' Actor Lance Reddick Cast In 'Godzilla vs. Kong'". Deadline.
  23. @Legendary on Twitter: "Legends will collide. Production has officially begun on Godzilla vs. Kong. In theaters everywhere Summer 2020. #Godzilla"
  24. Caldwell, Felicity (18 January 2019). "Godzilla vs. Kong begins filming on the Gold Coast". Brisbane Times.
  25. comicbook.com - 'Godzilla vs. Kong' Director Confirms Production Wrap in Austraila
  26. Total Film cover story, March 2019

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