The firstGodzilla 2images have arrived, and the sequel finds the titular beast literally breathing fire. Officially titledGodzilla: King of the Monsters, the follow-up arrives five years afterGareth Edwards’ impressive yet somewhat divisive reboot.Trick ‘r TreatfilmmakerMichael Doughertyis in the director’s chair this time around, and an almost entirely new cast is in front of the camera save for Monarch members played byKen WatanabeandSally Hawkins.
Speaking withEW, which debuted the images, Dougherty reveals that about five years have passed since the events ofGodzilla, in which the titular beast revealed himself to the world to battle other creatures:
“The world is reacting to Godzilla in the same way we would react to any other terrifying incident, in that we areoverreacting,” says director Michael Dougherty, whose previous credits include the horror movieKrampus. Godzilla hasn’t been seen since that destructive finale, “but there’s paranoia and endless speculation about whether he is the only one out there or whether we’re threatened by others like his kind.”
We’ve known for a while now thatKing of the Monsterswill be bringing King Ghidorah, Mothra, and Rodan into the fold, and Dougherty says the film does Rodan justice after the character has played sidekick to Godzilla in previous features.
Then there are the humans, withMillie Bobby Brown,Vera Farmiga, andKyle Chandlerleading the charge in that department. Farmiga plays Dr. Emma Russell, a scientist working for Monarch, while Brown plays her daughter. The two find themselves kidnapped by a mysterious organization, and Chandler’s Mark Russell—the ex-husband of Farmiga’s character—sets out to rescue them. Yes folks,Godzilla: King of the Monstersis a “Coach Taylor Has to Save His Family” monster movie.
Legendary Entertainment is already deep into development onGodzilla vs. Kong, which follows these twoGodzillafilms andKong: Skull Islandand hasAdam Wingard(You’re Next) directing. While Dougherty saysKing of the Monstersisn’t too concerned with introducing Kong, there are “bread crumbs” hinting towards his arrival and eventual showdown with Godzilla.
Check out the otherGodzilla 2image below, and stay tuned as the first trailer likely drops a week from Saturday at Comic-Con.Godzilla: King of the Monstersopens in theaters on June 28, 2025.
Here’s the official synopsis forGodzilla: King of the Monsters:
The new story follows the heroic efforts of the crypto-zoological agency Monarch as its members face off against a battery of god-sized monsters, including the mighty Godzilla, who collides with Mothra, Rodan, and his ultimate nemesis, the three-headed King Ghidorah. When these ancient super-species—thought to be mere myths—rise again, they all vie for supremacy, leaving humanity’s very existence hanging in the balance.
