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The '''Monsterverse''' {{Nihongo|モンスター・ヴァース|Monsutā Vāsu}},<ref group="lower-alpha">Also spelled モンスター・バース (''Monsutā Bāsu'') and モンスターバース (''Monsutābāsu'') by some Japanese media.</ref> originally announced as and stylized in its logo as the '''MonsterVerse''', and sometimes called the '''Monsterverse series''' {{Nihongo|「モンスター・ヴァース」シリーズ|"Monsutā Vāsu" shirīzu}},<ref>''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' [[theater program]]. 2 July 2021.</ref> is a multimedia franchise based around a series of giant monster films featuring [[Godzilla]] and [[King Kong]] produced by [[Legendary Pictures]] and co-funded and distributed by [[Warner Bros.]] It is the second adaptation of the [[Godzilla (franchise)|''Godzilla'' franchise]] by a Hollywood studio, following [[TriStar Pictures]]' ''[[GODZILLA (1998 film)|GODZILLA]]'' in [[1998]]. Legendary acquired the rights to produce an American ''Godzilla'' film in 2010 after being approached by producer [[Brian Rogers]], who was attempting to secure funding for [[Yoshimitsu Banno]]'s new ''Godzilla'' project ''[[Godzilla 3-D]]'' during the current hiatus in [[Toho]]'s ''Godzilla'' series. Legendary opted to produce its own feature-length American ''Godzilla'' film rather than Banno's short IMAX film and negotiated with Toho to acquire the rights. Warner Bros., Legendary's then-current distribution partner, co-produced and theatrically released the film worldwide with the exception of Japan, where it was distributed by Toho.
The '''Monsterverse''' {{Nihongo|モンスター・ヴァース|Monsutā Vāsu}},<ref group="lower-alpha">Also spelled モンスター・バース (''Monsutā Bāsu'') and モンスターバース (''Monsutābāsu'') by some Japanese media.</ref> originally announced as and stylized in its logo as the '''MonsterVerse''', and sometimes called the '''Monsterverse series''' {{Nihongo|「モンスター・ヴァース」シリーズ|"Monsutā Vāsu" shirīzu}},<ref>''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' [[theater program]]. 2 July 2021.</ref> is a multimedia franchise based around a series of giant monster films featuring [[Godzilla]] and [[King Kong]] produced by [[Legendary Pictures]] and co-funded and distributed by [[Warner Bros.]] It is the second adaptation of the [[Godzilla (franchise)|''Godzilla'' franchise]] by a Hollywood studio, following [[TriStar Pictures]]' ''[[GODZILLA (1998 film)|GODZILLA]]'' in [[1998]]. Legendary acquired the rights to produce an American ''Godzilla'' film in 2010 after being approached by producer [[Brian Rogers]], who was attempting to secure funding for [[Yoshimitsu Banno]]'s new ''Godzilla'' project ''[[Godzilla 3-D]]'' during the current hiatus in [[Toho]]'s ''Godzilla'' series. Legendary opted to produce its own feature-length American ''Godzilla'' film rather than Banno's short IMAX film and negotiated with Toho to acquire the rights. Warner Bros., Legendary's then-current distribution partner, co-financed and theatrically released the film worldwide with the exception of Japan, where it was distributed by Toho.


The Monsterverse began in [[2014]] with ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'', and its success led to the swift greenlighting of a sequel co-starring [[Rodan (Monsterverse)|Rodan]], [[Mothra (Monsterverse)|Mothra]], and [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah]]. The next film in the franchise, ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'', was announced later that year, although Legendary did not reveal that the two took place in the same universe until [[2015]]. Though Legendary was in the middle of a distribution deal with [[Universal Pictures]] at the time, it set up distribution and co-financing of all future Monsterverse films with Warner Bros. ''Kong: Skull Island'' was released in [[2017]], followed by ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' in [[2019]] and the crossover film ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' in [[2021]]. A fifth film, ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]'', is scheduled for release in [[2024]].<ref name="Deadline">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/06/dune-part-two-moves-to-pre-thanksgiving-2023-godzilla-kong-event-sequel-dated-1235054755/|title=‘Dune: Part Two’ Butts Up Against ‘Hunger Games’ Prequel On Pre-Thanksgiving 2023; ‘Godzilla-Kong’ Sequel Dated For 2024|author=D'Alessandro, Anthony|date=30 June 2022|work=Deadline}}</ref> Warner Bros. will once again serve as the film's distributor despite Legendary having signed a new distribution deal with [[Sony]]. The Monsterverse includes various non-film tie-in media, including several graphic novels published by [[Legendary Comics]] as well as two upcoming series produced by Legendary Television.
The Monsterverse began in [[2014]] with ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'', and its success led to the swift greenlighting of a sequel co-starring [[Rodan (Monsterverse)|Rodan]], [[Mothra (Monsterverse)|Mothra]], and [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah]]. The next film in the franchise, ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'', was announced later that year, although Legendary did not reveal that the two took place in the same universe until [[2015]]. Though Legendary was in the middle of a distribution deal with [[Universal Pictures]] at the time, it set up distribution and co-financing of all future Monsterverse films with Warner Bros. ''Kong: Skull Island'' was released in [[2017]], followed by ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' in [[2019]] and the crossover film ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' in [[2021]]. A fifth film, ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]'', was released in [[2024]]. Warner Bros. will once again serve as the film's distributor despite Legendary having signed a new distribution deal with [[Sony]]. The Monsterverse includes various non-film tie-in media, including several graphic novels published by [[Legendary Comics]] as well as [[Skull Island (series)|two]] [[Monarch: Legacy of Monsters|television]] series produced by Legendary Television.
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==Films==
==Films==
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[[Max Borenstein]] told ScreenRant on August 3, 2021, "I’ve heard some exciting things that are happening that I can't divulge. They have a great handle on things there and I certainly have thoughts and am always excited when I get involved in them. I think it's in good hands and with the success of ''Godzilla vs. Kong'', there will be some new, interesting installments coming. Without being able to say any of that officially, you can look at the fact that that film performed and people really responded to it. I think it was really wonderful timing for people to have that towards the end of that surge in the pandemic, people really felt eager to see something that was fun and joyful in the cinema and it was really exciting to have our movie be that movie."<ref name="SR MV future">{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/godzilla-vs-kong-monsterverse-movie-future-max-borenstein/amp/|title=Godzilla vs Kong Writer Teases Future MonsterVerse Movies|author=Hermann, Grant|date=3 August 2021|work=ScreenRant}}</ref>  
[[Max Borenstein]] told ScreenRant on August 3, 2021, "I’ve heard some exciting things that are happening that I can't divulge. They have a great handle on things there and I certainly have thoughts and am always excited when I get involved in them. I think it's in good hands and with the success of ''Godzilla vs. Kong'', there will be some new, interesting installments coming. Without being able to say any of that officially, you can look at the fact that that film performed and people really responded to it. I think it was really wonderful timing for people to have that towards the end of that surge in the pandemic, people really felt eager to see something that was fun and joyful in the cinema and it was really exciting to have our movie be that movie."<ref name="SR MV future">{{cite web|url=https://screenrant.com/godzilla-vs-kong-monsterverse-movie-future-max-borenstein/amp/|title=Godzilla vs Kong Writer Teases Future MonsterVerse Movies|author=Hermann, Grant|date=3 August 2021|work=ScreenRant}}</ref>  


[[Australia]]n news outlet ''The Courier Mail'' broke the news that a [[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire|new entry]] in the franchise was officially in development on March 20, 2022 (the 21st in Australia).<ref name="Courier">{{cite web|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/confidential/godzilla-vs-kong-sequel-confirmed-for-queensland-in-119m-filming-coup/news-story/bed0d4a85141d922da375bc225bca542?amp&nk=00f5def813d1f172c5ad82fba972de8c-1647797409|title=Godzilla vs Kong sequel confirmed for Queensland in $119m filming coup|author=Price, Amy|date=21 March 2022|work=The Courier Mail|archiveurl=http://archive.today/hQwLr|archivedate=20 March 2021}}</ref> Production began on July 29, 2022<ref name="Gormaru Surfers Paradise Video">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GormaruIsland/status/1552980150865854465|title=The 5th MONSTERVERSE Blockbuster Begins Filming! #Godzilla #Kong #themonsterversecontinues #Monsterverse #filming|author=GORMARU|date=29 July 2022|work=Twitter}}</ref>, with Wingard returning as director.<ref name="PW">{{harvnb|Production Weekly|2022a|p=39}}</ref> [[Legendary Pictures]] released a teaser for the film on April 19, [[2023]], revealing its title as ''Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=1QLQCfw5lAM|title=Godzilla x Kong: Title Reveal|date=19 April 2023|author=[[Legendary Pictures]]|work=YouTube}}</ref>
[[Australia]]n news outlet ''The Courier Mail'' broke the news that a new entry in the franchise was officially in development on March 20, 2022 (the 21st in Australia).<ref name="Courier">{{cite web|url=https://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/confidential/godzilla-vs-kong-sequel-confirmed-for-queensland-in-119m-filming-coup/news-story/bed0d4a85141d922da375bc225bca542?amp&nk=00f5def813d1f172c5ad82fba972de8c-1647797409|title=Godzilla vs Kong sequel confirmed for Queensland in $119m filming coup|author=Price, Amy|date=21 March 2022|work=The Courier Mail|archiveurl=http://archive.today/hQwLr|archivedate=20 March 2021}}</ref> Production began on July 29, 2022<ref name="Gormaru Surfers Paradise Video">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GormaruIsland/status/1552980150865854465|title=The 5th MONSTERVERSE Blockbuster Begins Filming! #Godzilla #Kong #themonsterversecontinues #Monsterverse #filming|author=GORMARU|date=29 July 2022|work=Twitter}}</ref>, with Wingard returning as director.<ref name="PW">{{harvnb|Production Weekly|2022a|p=39}}</ref> [[Legendary Pictures]] released a teaser for the film on April 19, [[2023]], revealing its title as ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=1QLQCfw5lAM|title=Godzilla x Kong: Title Reveal|date=19 April 2023|author=[[Legendary Pictures]]|work=YouTube}}</ref>
 
==Television==
==Television==
*''[[Skull Island (series)|Skull Island]]'' (2023)
*''[[Skull Island (series)|Skull Island]]'' (2023)
*''[[Hourglass]]'' (TBA) [working title]
*''[[Monarch: Legacy of Monsters]]'' (2023-2025) [two seasons]
[[Netflix]] announced an animated series titled ''[[Skull Island (series)|Skull Island]]'' on January 27, [[2021]], with animation by [[wikipedia:Powerhouse Animation Studios|Powerhouse Animation Studios]].<ref name="NX">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/NXOnNetflix/status/1354461019783872515|title=A shipwrecked crew, an island of monsters, and one king to rule them all. Skull Island is a new anime series set in @Legendary’s Monsterverse from @PowerhouseAnim.|author=@NXOnNetflix|date=27 January 2021|work=Twitter}}</ref> It will be released via the platform on June 22, 2023.<ref name="SI release date">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1661039295803654146|title=Welcome back to HIS island. The next chapter of the Monsterverse begins when Skull Island premieres June 22.|author=Netflix|date=23 May 2023|work=Twitter}}</ref>
*Multiple spin-off series (TBA)
[[Netflix]] announced an animated series titled ''[[Skull Island (series)|Skull Island]]'' on January 27, [[2021]], with animation by [[wikipedia:Powerhouse Animation Studios|Powerhouse Animation Studios]].<ref name="NX">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/NXOnNetflix/status/1354461019783872515|title=A shipwrecked crew, an island of monsters, and one king to rule them all. Skull Island is a new anime series set in @Legendary’s Monsterverse from @PowerhouseAnim.|author=@NXOnNetflix|date=27 January 2021|work=Twitter}}</ref> It was released via the platform on June 22, 2023.<ref name="SI release date">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/netflix/status/1661039295803654146|title=Welcome back to HIS island. The next chapter of the Monsterverse begins when Skull Island premieres June 22.|author=Netflix|date=23 May 2023|work=Twitter}}</ref>
 
''[[Monarch: Legacy of Monsters]]'' is a live-action series set between ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'' (2014) and ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' (2019) which was announced to be in the works at [[wikipedia:Apple TV+|Apple TV+]] on January 20, [[2022]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/01/apple-tv-godzilla-legendary-monsterverse-1234916545/|title=Apple TV+ Lands Godzilla & Titans Series Based On Legendary’s Monsterverse|author=Kroll, Justin|date=20 January 2022|work=Deadline}}</ref> and premiered on November 17, 2023.<ref name="Variety release span">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/monarch-legacy-of-monsters-godzilla-teaser-trailer-release-date-1235717098/|title= Godzilla and Kurt Russell Face Off in ‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Trailer, Apple TV+ Sets November Premiere |author=Scorziello, Sophie|date=8 September 2023|work=Variety}}</ref>


''[[Hourglass]]'' is the working title for a live-action series featuring [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]] and other [[Titan]]s, which was announced to be in the works at [[wikipedia:Apple TV+|Apple TV+]] on January 20, [[2022]]. The series is set to take place between the events of ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'' and ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/01/apple-tv-godzilla-legendary-monsterverse-1234916545/|title=Apple TV+ Lands Godzilla & Titans Series Based On Legendary’s Monsterverse|author=Kroll, Justin|date=20 January 2022|work=Deadline}}</ref>
On April 11, [[2024]], it was announced that ''Monarch: Legacy of Monsters'' was renewed for a second season as part of a new deal between Legendary and Apple TV+. The deal also includes "multiple spin-off series" based on the Monsterverse.<ref name="Season 2">{{cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/monarch-season-2-renewed-multiple-spinoffs-godzilla-apple-tv/|title=‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+, Multiple Spin-Offs in the Works|first=Drew|last=Taylor|date=11 April 2024|work=TheWrap}}</ref>
==Other media==
==Other media==
In addition to the films, Legendary and Warner Bros. have licensed Monsterverse-related media including books and video games.
In addition to the films, Legendary and Warner Bros. have licensed Monsterverse-related media, including books and video games.
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===Comics===
*''[[Godzilla: Awakening]]'' (2014) - graphic novel prequel to [[Godzilla (2014 film)|''Godzilla'' (2014)]]
*''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]'' (2017) - four-issue limited comic series sequel/prequel to ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]''; later republished as a trade paperback
*''[[Godzilla: Aftershock]]'' (2019) - graphic novel prequel to ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''
*''[[Godzilla Dominion]]'' (2021) - graphic novel prequel to ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''
*''[[Kingdom Kong]]'' (2021) - graphic novel prequel to ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''
*''[[Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' (2023) - crossover comic series with [[wikipedia:DC Comics|DC Comics]]' [[wikipedia:Justice League|Justice League]]
*''[[Godzilla x Kong: The Hunted]]'' (2024) - graphic novel prequel to ''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]''
*''[[Monsterverse Declassified]]'' (2024)
====Reprints====
*''[[Monsterverse Titanthology Vol 1]]'' (2021) - collects ''Aftershock'' and ''The Birth of Kong''
*''[[Legends of the Monsterverse: The Omnibus]]'' (2023) - collects all comics from 2014 to 2021 and includes the exclusive story ''Godzilla: Fight or Flight''
===Books===
===Books===
*''[[Godzilla: Awakening]]'' (2014) - graphic novel prequel to [[Godzilla (2014 film)|''Godzilla'' (2014)]]
*''[[Godzilla: The Official Movie Novelization]]'' (2014)
*''[[Godzilla: The Official Movie Novelization]]'' (2014)
*''[[Godzilla: The Art of Destruction]]'' (2014)
*''[[Godzilla: The Art of Destruction]]'' (2014)
*''[[Godzilla: With Light and Sound!]]'' (2014) - sticker book for ''Godzilla'' (2014); includes a [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]] toy
*''[[Godzilla: With Light and Sound!]]'' (2014) - sticker book for ''Godzilla'' (2014); includes a [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]] toy
*''[[Skull Island: The Birth of Kong]]'' (2017) - four-issue limited comic series sequel/prequel to ''[[Kong: Skull Island]]''; later republished as a trade paperback
*''[[Kong: Skull Island - The Official Movie Novelization]]'' (2017)
*''[[Kong: Skull Island - The Official Movie Novelization]]'' (2017)
*''[[The Art and Making of Kong: Skull Island]]'' (2017)
*''[[The Art and Making of Kong: Skull Island]]'' (2017)
*''[[Godzilla: Aftershock]]'' (2019) - graphic novel prequel to ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''
*''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters - The Official Movie Novelization]]'' (2019)
*''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters - The Official Movie Novelization]]'' (2019)
*''[[The Art of Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' (2019)
*''[[The Art of Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' (2019)
*''[[Godzilla Dominion]]'' (2021) - graphic novel prequel to ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''
*''[[Kingdom Kong]]'' (2021) - graphic novel prequel to ''[[Godzilla vs. Kong]]''
*''[[Kong and Me]]'' (2021) - picture book
*''[[Kong and Me]]'' (2021) - picture book
*''[[Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization]]'' (2021)
*''[[Godzilla vs. Kong: The Official Movie Novelization]]'' (2021)
*''[[Godzilla vs. Kong: Sometimes Friends Fight (But They Always Make Up)]]'' (2021) - picture book
*''[[Godzilla vs. Kong: Sometimes Friends Fight (But They Always Make Up)]]'' (2021) - picture book
*''[[Godzilla vs. Kong: One Will Fall - The Art of the Ultimate Battle Royale]]'' (2021)
*''[[Godzilla vs. Kong: One Will Fall - The Art of the Ultimate Battle Royale]]'' (2021)
*''[[Godzilla & Kong: The Cinematic Storyboard Art of Richard Bennett]]'' (2022)
*''[[Godzilla & Kong: The Cinematic Storyboard Art of Richard Bennett]]'' (2023)
*''[[Legends of the Monsterverse: The Omnibus|Fight or Flight]]'' (2023) - part of ''[[Legends of the Monsterverse: The Omnibus]]'' collecting all previous Monsterverse graphic novels
*''[[The Art of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire]]'' (2024)
===Tabletop games===
*''[[Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - The Official Movie Novelization]]'' (2024)
*''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters (board game)|Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' (2020) - Spanish board game
*''[[Godzilla vs. Kong (board game)|Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' (2021) - Spanish board game
*''[[Kong: Skull Island Cinematic Adventure]]'' (2023) - tabletop RPG
*''[[Kong: Skull Island - Isle of the Damned]]'' (2024) - tabletop RPG
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===Video games===
===Video games===
*''[[Godzilla: Smash3]]'' (2014)
*''[[Godzilla: Smash3]]'' (2014)
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*''[[Call of Duty|Call of Duty: Warzone]]'' (2022) - features a collaboration with ''Godzilla vs. Kong''
*''[[Call of Duty|Call of Duty: Warzone]]'' (2022) - features a collaboration with ''Godzilla vs. Kong''
*''[[Call of Duty|Call of Duty: Vanguard]]'' (2022) - features a collaboration with ''Godzilla vs. Kong''
*''[[Call of Duty|Call of Duty: Vanguard]]'' (2022) - features a collaboration with ''Godzilla vs. Kong''
*''[[Pinball FX]]'' (2023)
*''[[Pinball FX]]'' (2023) - features three pinball tables themed after ''Godzilla vs. Kong''
*[[Tilting Point Monsterverse mobile game]] (TBA)<ref name="Kaiju Battle">[https://www.facebook.com/KaijuBattle/posts/2825110164300812]</ref>
*''[[Godzilla x Kong: Titan Chasers]]'' (2024)
*[[7Levels Monsterverse video game]] (TBA)<ref name="Kaiju Battle"/>
*[[7Levels Monsterverse video game]] (TBA)<ref name="Kaiju Battle"/>
===Tabletop games===
*''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters (board game)|Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' (2020) - Spanish board game
*''[[Godzilla vs. Kong (board game)|Godzilla vs. Kong]]'' (2021) - Spanish board game
*''[[Kong: Skull Island Cinematic Adventure]]'' (2023) - tabletop RPG
*''[[Kong: Skull Island - Isle of the Damned]]'' (2024) - tabletop RPG
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==Monsters introduced==
==Monsters introduced==
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*[[MUTO]]
*[[MUTO]]
*[[Skullcrawler|Skull Devil]]
*[[Skullcrawler|Skull Devil]]
*[[Dagon]]
*[[MUTO Prime]]
*[[MUTO Prime]]
*[[Methuselah]]
*[[Methuselah]]
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*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Leviathan|Leviathan]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Leviathan|Leviathan]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Margygr|Margygr]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Margygr|Margygr]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Mokele-Mbembe|Mokele-Mbembe]]
*[[Mokele-Mbembe]]
*[[Quetzalcoatl]]
*[[Quetzalcoatl]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Sekhmet|Sekhmet]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Sekhmet|Sekhmet]]
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*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Typhon|Typhon]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Typhon|Typhon]]
*[[Yamata no Orochi]]
*[[Yamata no Orochi]]
*[[Doug]]
*[[Camazotz]]
*[[Camazotz]]
*[[Snarehunter|Snarehunter Queen]]
*[[Snarehunter|Snarehunter Queen]]
*[[Kraken (Monsterverse)|Kraken]]
*[[Mantleclaw]]
*[[Endoswarmer|Endoswarmer/Endopede]]
*[[Ion Dragon]]
*[[Frost Vark]]
*[[Brambleboar]]
*[[Spineprowler]]
*[[Suko]]
*[[Great Ape]]s
*[[Skar King]]
*[[Shimo]]
*[[Sporefly]]
**Sporefly Soldier
**Sporefly Queen
===[[Superspecies]]===
===[[Superspecies]]===
*[[Skullcrawler]]
*[[Skullcrawler]]
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*[[Butterfly Bush]]
*[[Butterfly Bush]]
**[[Butterfly Bush|Butterfly Flower]]
**[[Butterfly Bush|Butterfly Flower]]
*[[Skull Ant]]
*[[Sporefly]]
*[[Magma Jackal]]
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===Miscellaneous===
===Other monsters===
*[[Shinomura]]
*[[Shinomura]]
*[[Dagon]]
*[[Warbat]]
*[[Warbat]]
*[[Doug]]
*[[Rockclaw]]
*[[Rock Critter]]
*[[Hellhawk]]
*[[Hellhawk]]
*[[Shocker Squid]]
*[[Shocker Squid]]
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*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Hell swarm|Hell swarm]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Hell swarm|Hell swarm]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Fern bird|Fern bird]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Fern bird|Fern bird]]
*"[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Murderfish|Murderfish]]"
*[[Murderfish]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Giant lemurs|Giant lemurs]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Giant lemur|Giant lemurs]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Various dead monsters|Various dead monsters]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Various dead monsters|Various dead monsters]]
*Giant crab
*[[Trapdoor Crab]]
*Giant red bird
*[[Hawk Monster]]
*Giant blue cephalopod
*[[Killer Chameleon]]
*Chameleon creature
*[[Dog]]
*Bulldog-like creature
*[[Nightboy]]
*Four-eyed creature
*[[Croc Monster]]
*Crocodilian creature
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Dodo Bird|Dodo Bird]]
*Giant dodo
*[[Rock Bug]]
*Giant shelled insect
*[[Aloe turtle]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Giant centipede|Giant centipede]]
*[[Grass Hedgehog]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Venus Fly Trap Creature|Venus Fly Trap Creature]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Axis Mundi butterflies|Axis Mundi butterflies]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Skull Island rhinoceros|Skull Island rhinoceros]]
*[[Coralmouth]]
*[[Volt Panther]]
*[[Titan Hunter]]
*[[Wart Dog]]
*[[Parrot Frog]]
*[[Verticine]]
*[[Drownviper]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Mimic Tree|Mimic Tree]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Hollow Earth grub|Hollow Earth grub]]
*[[List of Monsterverse monsters#Hollow Earth dragonfly|Hollow Earth dragonfly]]
*Diraffe
*Electricity-eating beetles
*Giant river leeech
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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==Videos==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*All of the films in Legendary's Monsterverse have been distributed by [[Warner Bros.]] (except in [[Japan]], where [[Toho]] has distributed the ''Godzilla'' films), despite Legendary's distribution partners varying during that span.
*All of the films in Legendary's Monsterverse have been distributed by [[Warner Bros.]] (except in [[Japan]], where [[Toho]] has distributed the ''Godzilla'' films), despite Legendary's distribution partners varying during that span.
*The Monsterverse is the first series in which [[Godzilla]] does not deliberately cause destruction in the first film. While Godzilla was portrayed as the more heroic/anti-heroic monster in the first film of the [[Millennium era|Millennium series]], ''[[Godzilla 2000: Millennium]]'', he still caused destruction and attacked humans, while the Godzilla in [[Legendary Pictures]]' ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'' never intentionally causes destruction or threatens human characters, and all death and destruction he produces is simply a byproduct of his size.
*All of the Monsterverse films have been released in either March or May, with the three films starring [[King Kong (Monsterverse)|Kong]] in March and the two films not starring him in May.
*Eight actors in the principal casts of the Monsterverse films have appeared in films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe: [[Aaron Taylor-Johnson]], [[Elizabeth Olsen]], [[Tom Hiddleston]], [[Samuel L. Jackson]], [[Corey Hawkins]], [[Brie Larson]], [[John C. Reilly]], and Rebecca Hall. Bradley Whitford also appeared in the short film ''Agent Carter''. Some motion capture actors such as [[TJ Storm]] and [[Terry Notary]] have also appeared in films from both franchises.
*The Monsterverse is the first series of ''Godzilla'' films in which [[Godzilla]] does not deliberately cause destruction in its first entry. While Godzilla was portrayed as the more heroic/anti-heroic monster in the first film of the [[Millennium era|Millennium series]], ''[[Godzilla 2000: Millennium]]'', he still caused destruction and attacked humans, while the Godzilla in [[Legendary Pictures]]' ''[[Godzilla (2014 film)|Godzilla]]'' never intentionally causes destruction or threatens human characters, and all death and destruction he produces is simply a byproduct of his size.
*Although ''[[wikipedia:Pacific Rim (film)|Pacific Rim]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Pacific Rim Uprising|Pacific Rim Uprising]]'' are also [[kaiju]] films produced by Legendary Pictures, they are not part of the Monsterverse, as they do not share continuity with any of its films, while ''Uprising'' was theatrically distributed by Universal rather than Warner Bros.
*Although ''[[wikipedia:Pacific Rim (film)|Pacific Rim]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Pacific Rim Uprising|Pacific Rim Uprising]]'' are also [[kaiju]] films produced by Legendary Pictures, they do not share continuity with the Monsterverse.
*All five of Toho's "Big Five" monsters - [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]], [[Rodan (Monsterverse)|Rodan]], [[Mothra (Monsterverse)|Mothra]], [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah]], and [[Mechagodzilla (Monsterverse)|Mechagodzilla]] - appear in the Monsterverse, a distinction it shares with the Showa, the Heisei, and the Polygon Pictures anime trilogy continuities.  
*All five of Toho's "Big Five" monsters - [[Godzilla (Monsterverse)|Godzilla]], [[Rodan (Monsterverse)|Rodan]], [[Mothra (Monsterverse)|Mothra]], [[King Ghidorah (Monsterverse)|King Ghidorah]], and [[Mechagodzilla (Monsterverse)|Mechagodzilla]] - appear in the Monsterverse, a distinction it shares with the Showa, Heisei, and Polygon Pictures anime trilogy continuities.  
**It is also the second film series to feature a meeting between Godzilla and [[King Kong]], as well as the second to have both the "Big Five" and King Kong appear in it.
**It is also the second film series to feature a meeting between Godzilla and [[King Kong]], as well as the second to have both the "Big Five" and King Kong appear in it.
*In ''[[Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong]]'', the Monsterverse is referred to as a distinct universe located within the [[wikipedia:Multiverse (DC Comics)|DC Multiverse]].
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Showa era]]
*[[Showa era]]
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*[[List of King Kong film continuities|List of ''King Kong'' film continuities]]
*[[List of King Kong film continuities|List of ''King Kong'' film continuities]]
==External links==
==External links==
*[https://monsterverse.com/ Official website]
*[https://twitter.com/monsterverse Official X account]
*[https://www.instagram.com/godzillamovie/ Official Instagram account]
*[https://trademarks.justia.com/870/76/monsterverse-87076722.html Justia Trademarks page where the Monsterverse name was first discovered]
*[https://trademarks.justia.com/870/76/monsterverse-87076722.html Justia Trademarks page where the Monsterverse name was first discovered]
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The Monsterverse (モンスター・ヴァース,   Monsutā Vāsu),[a] originally announced as and stylized in its logo as the MonsterVerse, and sometimes called the Monsterverse series (「モンスター・ヴァース」シリーズ,   "Monsutā Vāsu" shirīzu),[1] is a multimedia franchise based around a series of giant monster films featuring Godzilla and King Kong produced by Legendary Pictures and co-funded and distributed by Warner Bros. It is the second adaptation of the Godzilla franchise by a Hollywood studio, following TriStar Pictures' GODZILLA in 1998. Legendary acquired the rights to produce an American Godzilla film in 2010 after being approached by producer Brian Rogers, who was attempting to secure funding for Yoshimitsu Banno's new Godzilla project Godzilla 3-D during the current hiatus in Toho's Godzilla series. Legendary opted to produce its own feature-length American Godzilla film rather than Banno's short IMAX film and negotiated with Toho to acquire the rights. Warner Bros., Legendary's then-current distribution partner, co-financed and theatrically released the film worldwide with the exception of Japan, where it was distributed by Toho.

The Monsterverse began in 2014 with Godzilla, and its success led to the swift greenlighting of a sequel co-starring Rodan, Mothra, and King Ghidorah. The next film in the franchise, Kong: Skull Island, was announced later that year, although Legendary did not reveal that the two took place in the same universe until 2015. Though Legendary was in the middle of a distribution deal with Universal Pictures at the time, it set up distribution and co-financing of all future Monsterverse films with Warner Bros. Kong: Skull Island was released in 2017, followed by Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 2019 and the crossover film Godzilla vs. Kong in 2021. A fifth film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, was released in 2024. Warner Bros. will once again serve as the film's distributor despite Legendary having signed a new distribution deal with Sony. The Monsterverse includes various non-film tie-in media, including several graphic novels published by Legendary Comics as well as two television series produced by Legendary Television.

Films

Future

On March 25, 2019, producers Alex Garcia and Zach Shields discussed the potential plans for the Monsterverse beyond 2020, and suggested the possibility that Legendary could continue the series beyond 2020 if Godzilla: King of the Monsters and Godzilla vs. Kong performed well.[2] On May 7, Michael Dougherty expressed interest in directing a prequel set in prehistoric times exploring how primitive humans survived against the Titans, humanity's first encounter with Godzilla, and how its relationship with Godzilla was christened.[3]

On April 27, 2021, following the success of Godzilla vs. Kong, The Hollywood Reporter disclosed that director Adam Wingard was in early talks with Legendary Pictures to direct a fifth Monsterverse film, with Son of Kong a potential title.[4]

Max Borenstein told ScreenRant on August 3, 2021, "I’ve heard some exciting things that are happening that I can't divulge. They have a great handle on things there and I certainly have thoughts and am always excited when I get involved in them. I think it's in good hands and with the success of Godzilla vs. Kong, there will be some new, interesting installments coming. Without being able to say any of that officially, you can look at the fact that that film performed and people really responded to it. I think it was really wonderful timing for people to have that towards the end of that surge in the pandemic, people really felt eager to see something that was fun and joyful in the cinema and it was really exciting to have our movie be that movie."[5]

Australian news outlet The Courier Mail broke the news that a new entry in the franchise was officially in development on March 20, 2022 (the 21st in Australia).[6] Production began on July 29, 2022[7], with Wingard returning as director.[8] Legendary Pictures released a teaser for the film on April 19, 2023, revealing its title as Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.[9]

Television

Netflix announced an animated series titled Skull Island on January 27, 2021, with animation by Powerhouse Animation Studios.[10] It was released via the platform on June 22, 2023.[11]

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is a live-action series set between Godzilla (2014) and Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) which was announced to be in the works at Apple TV+ on January 20, 2022,[12] and premiered on November 17, 2023.[13]

On April 11, 2024, it was announced that Monarch: Legacy of Monsters was renewed for a second season as part of a new deal between Legendary and Apple TV+. The deal also includes "multiple spin-off series" based on the Monsterverse.[14]

Other media

In addition to the films, Legendary and Warner Bros. have licensed Monsterverse-related media, including books and video games.

Comics

Reprints

Books

Video games

Tabletop games

Monsters introduced

Titans

Superspecies

Other monsters

Gallery

Videos

Godzilla: King of the Monsters special feature: Welcome to the Monsterverse
The Monsterverse Watchalong announcement
Godzilla vs. Kong: Enter the Monsterverse
Godzilla vs. Kong: The Beasts Who Would Be King: Godzilla's Foes

Trivia

  • All of the films in Legendary's Monsterverse have been distributed by Warner Bros. (except in Japan, where Toho has distributed the Godzilla films), despite Legendary's distribution partners varying during that span.
  • All of the Monsterverse films have been released in either March or May, with the three films starring Kong in March and the two films not starring him in May.
  • The Monsterverse is the first series of Godzilla films in which Godzilla does not deliberately cause destruction in its first entry. While Godzilla was portrayed as the more heroic/anti-heroic monster in the first film of the Millennium series, Godzilla 2000: Millennium, he still caused destruction and attacked humans, while the Godzilla in Legendary Pictures' Godzilla never intentionally causes destruction or threatens human characters, and all death and destruction he produces is simply a byproduct of his size.
  • Although Pacific Rim and Pacific Rim Uprising are also kaiju films produced by Legendary Pictures, they do not share continuity with the Monsterverse.
  • All five of Toho's "Big Five" monsters - Godzilla, Rodan, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and Mechagodzilla - appear in the Monsterverse, a distinction it shares with the Showa, Heisei, and Polygon Pictures anime trilogy continuities.
    • It is also the second film series to feature a meeting between Godzilla and King Kong, as well as the second to have both the "Big Five" and King Kong appear in it.
  • In Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong, the Monsterverse is referred to as a distinct universe located within the DC Multiverse.

See also

External links

Notes

  1. Also spelled モンスター・バース (Monsutā Bāsu) and モンスターバース (Monsutābāsu) by some Japanese media.

References

This is a list of references for Monsterverse. 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. Godzilla vs. Kong theater program. 2 July 2021.
  2. Nick Valdez (25 March 2019). "'Godzilla's MonsterVerse Could Continue Beyond 2020". comicbook.
  3. Josh Weiss (7 May 2019). "Michael Dougherty wants to roll back the rock with Godzilla". syfy.
  4. Kit, Borys (27 April 2021). "'Godzilla vs. Kong' Director Adam Wingard In Talks for Legendary's Next MonsterVerse Film (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  5. Hermann, Grant (3 August 2021). "Godzilla vs Kong Writer Teases Future MonsterVerse Movies". ScreenRant.
  6. Price, Amy (21 March 2022). "Godzilla vs Kong sequel confirmed for Queensland in $119m filming coup". The Courier Mail. Archived from the original on 20 March 2021.
  7. GORMARU (29 July 2022). "The 5th MONSTERVERSE Blockbuster Begins Filming! #Godzilla #Kong #themonsterversecontinues #Monsterverse #filming". Twitter.
  8. Production Weekly 2022a, p. 39
  9. Legendary Pictures (19 April 2023). "Godzilla x Kong: Title Reveal". YouTube.
  10. @NXOnNetflix (27 January 2021). "A shipwrecked crew, an island of monsters, and one king to rule them all. Skull Island is a new anime series set in @Legendary's Monsterverse from @PowerhouseAnim". Twitter.
  11. Netflix (23 May 2023). "Welcome back to HIS island. The next chapter of the Monsterverse begins when Skull Island premieres June 22". Twitter.
  12. Kroll, Justin (20 January 2022). "Apple TV+ Lands Godzilla & Titans Series Based On Legendary's Monsterverse". Deadline.
  13. Scorziello, Sophie (8 September 2023). "Godzilla and Kurt Russell Face Off in 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Trailer, Apple TV+ Sets November Premiere". Variety.
  14. Taylor, Drew (11 April 2024). "'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' Renewed for Season 2 at Apple TV+, Multiple Spin-Offs in the Works". TheWrap.
  15. Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Kaiju Battle

Bibliography

  • ""UNTITLED GODZILLA VS KONG SEQUEL" Feature Film". Production Weekly. No. 1291. Production Weekly. 24 March 2022.

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