Director Adam Wingard will not return for the sequel to "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," despite the film's box office success, grossing over $563 million. Wingard's departure is due to his commitment to direct an action thriller titled "Onslaught" for A24, in collaboration with Simon Barrett. Consequently, Legendary Pictures seeks a new director to advance the MonsterVerse quickly. Dave Callaham, known for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" and "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," is already attached to the project. This decision leaves fans curious about the future direction and potential directors for the giant monster franchise.
Why is Adam Wingard not returning to direct the next 'Godzilla x Kong' sequel?nAdam Wingard is not returning because he is set to direct an A24 action thriller titled "Onslaught" that conflicts with the schedule for the next installment in the MonsterVerse.
The MonsterVerse, started by Legendary Pictures, includes films like "Godzilla" (2014), "Kong: Skull Island" (2017), "Godzilla: King of the Monsters" (2019), and "Godzilla vs. Kong" (2021). It's a contemporary take on classic monster movie franchises, aiming to bring iconic creatures like Godzilla and King Kong back to the forefront of popular culture. With each installment, the films have expanded their mythos, introducing new monsters and deeper story elements, making them a hit among fans of the genre.
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It's a bummer that Adam Wingard won’t be returning for the next MonsterVerse flick, but having Dave Callaham aboard is a solid move—dude's got a great track record with action-packed stories. Fingers crossed we get a new director who can keep the epic scales and monster mayhem rolling
It's a bummer to see Adam Wingard stepping away from the MonsterVerse just as it hits its stride, but I'm intrigued by the A24 action thriller he's moving on to. With Dave Callaham onboard and Legendary Pictures on the hunt for a new director, it'll be exciting to see how they build on the epic monster madness we've come to love
Wingard's exit is bittersweet, but with Dave Callaham involved, the MonsterVerse could be in for an exciting shake-up. Onslaught sounds promising too—I'm curious to see how Wingard's stylistic flair translates to an A24 action thriller.