The film received mixed reviews from critics, with many comparing it unfavorably to Godzilla Minus One. It has grossed over $563 million worldwide on a $135–150 million budget and achieved several milestones, including the second-highest-grossing film of 2024 and the highest-grossing Godzilla film of all time.

What is the highest-grossing Godzilla movie?

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has surpassed $560 million at the global box office, putting it on track to become the MonsterVerse's highest-grossing installment.

Is King Kong hit or flop?

Kong ($471 million in 2021), which itself was a well-received follow-up to a film (Godzilla: King of the Monsters) that was enough of a flop ($390 million in 2019) that it should have killed the series.

Was King Kong vs Godzilla 1962 a success?

King Kong vs. Godzilla was released theatrically in Japan on August 11, 1962 and grossed ¥352 million, making it the second-highest-grossing Japanese film in history upon its release.

Was King Kong vs. Godzilla a success?

The film received mixed reviews from critics, with many comparing it unfavorably to Godzilla Minus One. It has grossed $561 million worldwide on a $135–150 million budget and achieved several milestones, including the second-highest-grossing film of 2024 and the highest-grossing Godzilla film of all time.

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Why Kong would never beat Godzilla?

The Godzilla x Kong: The News Empire version of Godzilla is 177 metres long and weighs over 90,000 tonnes. Kong stands 103 metres tall and weighs over 50,000 tonnes. Land-living animals of this size simply aren't possible.

Did Kong earn Godzilla respect?

Godzilla roars in acknowledgement and respect for Kong, seeing him as an equal and a friend (same with Kong respecting Godzilla as an equal and a friend) before returning to the sea and disappearing beneath the waves as Kong and the gathered humans watch on, safe in the knowledge that the world is finally at peace.

Is King Kong more famous than Godzilla?

Godzilla unquestionably outnumbers the big monkey with 38 films to Kong's 14, and the Japanese titan is also arguably the bigger pop-culture icon.

Did King Kong exist?

King Kong, also referred to simply as Kong, is a fictional giant monster, or kaiju, resembling a gorilla, who has appeared in various media since 1933.

Is King Kong a bad guy?

Kong is portrayed as a tragic and sympathetic animal and lives a very solitary and difficult existence, constantly being attacked by the ferocious giant creatures that live on Skull Island.

Which King Kong film is the best?

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What would Godzilla eat?

Unlike many of his fellow monsters, Godzilla feeds only on radiation.

What is the #1 best movie ever?

Citizen Kane (1941), starring and directed by Orson Welles, has topped several international polls, including five consecutive decades at number 1 in the British Film Institute's Sight and Sound decennial poll of critics.

What movie was #1 the longest?

E.T. sits atop with 16 weeks at number one (31% of a year). The largest number of films in a year is six in 1986 and 1992.

Why did Godzilla hate Kong?

Kong didn't bow before Godzilla like the other Titans did in King of the Monsters, and more than that, Kong is inherently a threat to Godzilla's kingship. Add that to the fact that Godzilla can feel Kong's every move with his planet-scoping power, and the ultimate battle between the two was completely unavoidable.

Why did Godzilla beat Kong so easily?

Godzilla came back and beat Kong, which makes sense given Kong's wounds and Godzilla's nigh-invincibility, as well as his ability to absorb radiation to recharge himself. But rather than kill him like he did the MUTOs and Ghidorah, Godzilla initially left Kong to succumb to his wounds.

Can Kong defeat Godzilla?

He could but it's unlikely. Remember, this Godzilla isn't anything like his ancestors. He is likely 3x more powerful than any of them.

How did Kong beat Mechagodzilla but not Godzilla?

Kong fought like he was bursting with energy against Mechagodzilla, whereas Godzilla was drained from the extensive use of his atomic breath and two tiresome fights with Kong. If circumstances were different, it may be that Godzilla would have beaten Mechagodzilla without any help.

Who would win, Godzilla or Hulk?

Wiz: Both are extremely resistant and very durable, because both have resisted attacks that could make pieces to almost anyone, but just as in force, Godzilla wins in this aspect, because like the Hulk, this resistance and durability this force bonded with his wrath.

Can Superman beat Godzilla?

Godzilla's strength has been officially confirmed to be greater than Superman's, as shown in Justice League vs. Godzilla vs. Kong #2 preview. This feat of strength proves that Godzilla can easily defeat other Kryptonians, such as Supergirl and General Zod.