Godzilla × Kong: The New Empire is a kaiju action film directed by Adam Wingard (You’re Next) from a screenplay written by Terry Rossio (The Lone Ranger), Simon Barrett (Blair Witch), and Jeremy Slater (Fantastic Four). Featuring Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, Dan Stevens, Kaylee Hottle, Alex Ferns, and Fala Chen; it is a sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong (2021), and the fifth film in the MonsterVerse franchise. It is also the 38th film in the Godzilla franchise and the 13th film in the King Kong franchise. The story follows Kong as he encounters more of his species in the Hollow Earth. After battling their tyrannical leader Skar King and his powerful pet titan Shimo, Kong must unite with Godzilla to stop them from escaping and starting a second Ice Age.

Score: Solid 5/10