The upcoming sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire will feature multiple CGI sequences over 8 minutes long of the Titans doing “their own thing,” director Adam Wingard told IGN in an exclusive interview. After teaming up in 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, the iconic movie monsters will reunite against a mysterious new foe. Wingard, the only director to helm multiple MonsterVerse installments, said he felt fully prepared to raise the stakes this time.
Which Fan-Favorite Titan Returns in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire?
According to IGN, one smiling reptile making a comeback is Titanus Doug, the bulldog-like creature that first appeared briefly in Godzilla vs. Kong. The monster earned its name from fans on social media before Wingard later confirmed it.
“It’s a character I think people have ownership of just because they kind of made him viral,” Wingard said, noting Doug has “a lot more screentime” as a key player.
Fans eagerly await seeing more of his adventures.
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Who Is the New Villain Titan?
While Doug returns, Wingard also teased a “Kong-type” new villain he described as “devilish.” The ape-like adversary will challenge both Godzilla and Kong as a formidable foe.
“We wanted to come up with an antagonist that would both be a match for Kong and Godzilla, and that’s really hard to do,” Wingard explained, promising more details to come.
With new threats on the horizon, Wingard knew teaming up Godzilla and Kong once again was essential. “You just can’t separate these two guys again,” he said. “It’s too exciting having them in one movie.”
An exact premiere date for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has yet to be announced. The director promised some sequences could run over 8 straight minutes of elaborate creature animation. It will be a true larger-than-life motion picture spectacle coming soon to a big screen near you.
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How did the Fans React to the CGI news?
After Wingard declared that a lot of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire are CGI shots, fans had a mixed set of emotions. Here are a few fan reactions:
Well humans can get their footage elsewhere. This is a Monster movie baby 🔥 pic.twitter.com/KPqNml4XdE
— BOBBEY (@CalIMeDon) December 2, 2023
At this point, CGI is so good that I couldn’t even tell if Godzilla is real or not
— viewed (@viewed_) December 2, 2023
This is gonna be the best one yet
— Truly Pete (72%)👽 🔜 Some Rave Eventually (@AStateofPete) December 2, 2023
Wow! This art is so awesome, I think I’m in love with it.
— Photo Artist 🎨| NFT. NYC 2024 (@JayJay__92) December 2, 2023
Godzilla Minus One and Monarch convinced me you can have great human stories in modern Kaiju media.
But if they’re NOT gonna do that, this is the best alternative.
— Connor Thompson (@Alpha_Bulblax) December 2, 2023
Frequently asked questions
How long are the CGI-only sequences in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire?
Director Adam Wingard told IGN the film includes multiple CGI sequences running over 8 minutes long, focused purely on the Titans doing their own thing.
Which returning creature does Adam Wingard confirm gets more screen time?
Titanus Doug, the bulldog-like Titan that briefly appeared in Godzilla vs. Kong and was nicknamed Doug by fans on social media, returns with a bigger role.
What can fans expect from the new villain in the film?
Wingard described the new antagonist as a devilish, Kong-type creature designed to be a formidable match for both Godzilla and Kong.
