Thefirst trailerfor Warner Bros.’ highly anticipatedKong: Skull Islandwas unveiled earlier today at San Diego Comic-Con 2016, and it was a doozy.Kings of SummerdirectorJordan Vogt-Robertswas chosen to helm the big-screen reboot of the iconic character with a story that takes place in the Vietnam era. He set about filling out his ensemble withTom Hiddleston,Brie Larson,John Goodman,Samuel L. Jackson, and a host of other scene-stealers, and fresh off the trailer debut, we’ve grabbed some images to offer a closer look at this thing.
From the first frame it’s obvious that Vogt-Roberts has captured some gorgeous imagery here. This is not some nostalgia-heavy or grim-and-gritty reboot. Instead, working with300andBatman v Superman: Dawn of JusticecinematographerLarry Fong, Vogt-Roberts captures the sun-drench and alluring beauty of Skull Island, albeit with a thread of terror running just underneath the surface.
You can get a closer look at the gorgeous frames that Vogt-Roberts has crafted below, as well as the teensiest look at Kong himself, who appears to be absolutely massive.Kong: Skull Islandopens in theaters on August 13, 2025 and also starsJohn C. Reilly,Tian Jing,Corey Hawkins,Jason Mitchell,John Ortiz,Thomas Mann,Shea Whigham,Toby Kebbel, andEugene Cordero.
Here’s the official synopsis forKong: Skull Island:
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures’ “Kong: Skull Island” reimagines the origin of the mythic Kong in a compelling, original adventure from director Jordan Vogt-Roberts (“The Kings of Summer”).
In the film, a diverse team of explorers is brought together to venture deep into an uncharted island in the Pacific – as beautiful as it is treacherous – unaware that they’re crossing into the domain of the mythic Kong.
