The original Godzilla vs. Kong film, released in 2021, was initially meant to serve as the epic conclusion to Legendary’s North American reimagining of the classic Toho monster. As it turns out, this epic monster action film would become the most successful film in the series up to that point, a much-needed win after the somewhat disappointing box office haul of 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters. The success would lead to the 2024 sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, turning Godzilla and King Kong into allies instead of enemies, with the film making enough money to warrant a third installment, which is now confirmed to be in production thanks to a comment from an actor in the film.