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Appointed as the director for the latest installment of the MonsterVerse, Grant Sputore is set to continue the saga following the box office successes of Godzilla vs Kong and the sequel Godzilla x Kong: New Empire.
The acclaimed I Am Mother director, Grant Sputore, is set to spearhead the production of Legendary’s Godzilla x Kong. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
New Delhi: Hollywood studio Legendary has tapped filmmaker Grant Sputore for its MonsterVerse’s next cinematic venture.
Renowned for his 2019 science fiction success I Am Mother featuring Hilary Swank, Sputore has been announced as the director, with the screenplay penned by Shang Chi writer Dave Callaham, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
The announcement of Sputore’s involvement follows Adam Wingard’s departure, the director responsible for the franchise’s recent hits – “Godzilla vs Kong” (2021) and “Godzilla x Kong: New Empire” (2024), which garnered substantial global box office earnings.
The MonsterVerse kicked off with 2014’s Godzilla, followed by Kong: Skull Island in 2017 and Godzilla: King of the Monsters in 2019.
The latest entry, Godzilla x Kong: New Empire, featured Godzilla and Kong teaming up against a threat from a frost-breathing behemoth led by a malevolent ruler. The film achieved worldwide success, grossing over USD 560 million and included a cast with Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, and Fala Chen.
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FAQs About Godzilla x Kong and Its Upcoming Sequel
Q: Who is the director of the upcoming Godzilla x Kong sequel?
A: Grant Sputore is set to direct the upcoming sequel to Godzilla x Kong.
Q: What is Grant Sputore known for?
A: Grant Sputore gained recognition for his work on the sci-fi film I Am Mother.
<,p>Q: Who wrote the script for the new Godzilla x Kong film?
A: The script for the new Godzilla x Kong film is written by Dave Callaham, who is known for his work on Shang Chi.
Q: How much did Godzilla x Kong: New Empire earn worldwide?
A: Godzilla x Kong: New Empire earned over USD 560 million at the global box office.
Q: Who starred in Godzilla x Kong: New Empire?
A: The film featured an ensemble cast including Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, and Fala Chen.