Marvel Cinematic Universe may be the only shared cinematic universe that has seen consistent success. But other universes are doing some catching up. After that initial wobble, the DC Extended Universe has gained some good ground with the successes of Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Shazam. However, we are not sure if there is any possibility of seeing the DC superheroes together in a movie anytime soon a la Justice League. Godzilla 2 King of the Monsters New Trailer Reveals Existence of More than 17 Creatures – Watch Video.

Legendary's MonsterVerse has a different story to tell altogether. Even though they only have a couple of entries till now, both the movies - the 2014 film Godzilla and the 2017 film Kong: Skull Island - have been hits at the box office. This week, we will be seeing the sequel to the Godzilla film in a theatre near us. And what's more this time, Godzilla is fighting not one but three popular adversaries - Mothra, Rodan, and King in the film.

Godzilla: King of the Monsters is the third film in the MonsterVerse franchise. The film is directed by Michael Dougherty, known for making the cult horror film, Trick R Treat. If you are planning to watch Godzilla: King of the Monsters this weekend, here's all you need to know about the movie.

The Plot

Here's the official synopsis of Godzilla: King of the Monsters - "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."

The Cast

Stranger Things fame Millie Bobby Brown is playing the lead in the film, headlining an ensemble cast of popular Hollywood and television stars. Godzilla: King of the Monsters also stars  Kyle Chandler (Bloodline), Vera Farmiga (Conjuring series), Bradley Whitford (Cabin in the Woods), Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley), Aisha Hinds (Assault on Precinct 13), O'Shea Jackson Jr (Straight Outta Compton), David Strathairn (Good Night, and Good Luck), and Zhang Ziyi (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water) and Ken Watanabe (Detective Pikachu) will also be returning from the previous Godzilla movie.

The Trailer

Watch the trailer of Godzilla: King of the Monsters below:

The Budget

Godzilla: King of the Monsters is reportedly made on a budget of $200 million.

Box Office Predictions

As per certain reports, the movie is expected to gross around $50 million in its opening weekend in US itself.

The Reviews

Reactions from the early screenings for Godzilla: King of the Monsters have been positive. However, we will get a clear idea of how the film turned out to be, after the embargo is lifted. Also, do keep an eye on our website for our own take of Godzilla: King of the Monsters.

The Sequel

The followup to Godzilla: King of the Monsters will be Godzilla vs. Kong. As the name suggests, the movie will bring Godzilla and King Kong for the first time together on the big screen for an epic clash. Godzilla vs Kong will release on March 13, 2020. There are also talks for a prequel about how humanity had their first interaction with Godzilla.

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