Godzilla x Kong Rotten Tomatoes Score Revealed

Summary

• Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
  has a 62% Rotten Tomatoes score, making it the second-lowest in the Monsterverse franchise.
• The Monsterverse franchise started strong with positive reviews, but faced a critical decline with
  Godzilla: King of the Monsters
  .
• Despite introducing new characters,
  Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire
  continues to lack compelling human drama making it feel uninspired.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire‘s Rotten Tomatoes score has been revealed, and it’s not great in comparison to other Monsterverse movies. A direct sequel to 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong and the fifth overall film in the Monsterverse franchise, the upcoming film follows the two titular titans as they team up to take on the Skar King, a mysterious threat who hails from Hollow Earth. The Godzilla x Kong: New Empire cast includes the return of Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Kaylee Hottle, while Dan Stevens, Alex Ferns, and Fala Chen are introduced as new characters.

Reviews are coming in ahead of the Godzilla x Kong: New Empire release date on March 29 and now, its Rotten Tomatoes score has been revealed. The movie currently has a 62% score, but with under 100 reviews at the time of writing, it is sure to fluctuate. However, this makes it the second-lowest-rated installment in the Monsterverse franchise behind Godzilla: King of the Monsters (42%).

How Godzilla x Kong’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Compares To Other Monsterverse Movies

Since its start, the Monsterverse franchise has received surprisingly positive reviews from critics and, in turn, strong scores on Rotten Tomatoes. The franchise kicked off with 2014’s Godzilla which, directed by Gareth Edwards, and received positive reviews for its complementary human drama, which was skillfully woven within the awe-inspiring spectacle of colossal monsters wreaking havoc. The second installment, Kong: Skull Island, shifted the focus to the eponymous ape and still received similarly solid reviews for its spectacle, strong performances, and swiftly-paced story. The franchise’s first two films both have 76% scores on Rotten Tomatoes.

It wasn’t until 2019 that the franchise experienced a critical decline with Godzilla: King of the Monsters. With Gareth Edwards gone, the sequel still delivered all the kaiju action that audiences came to expect, though it was ultimately a hollow spectacle that couldn’t make up for a subpar story. While King of the Monsters holds the lowest score, Godzilla vs. Kong quickly returned the franchise to its former glory in 2021 with yet another 76% score. Though character development and human drama continued to be a problem, the movie delivered on its promise of massive monsters duking it out.

Based on the Godzilla x Kong: New Empire reviews, it doesn’t appear much has changed with the Monsterverse’s latest installment. Despite the introduction of some new human characters, the franchise continues to suffer from the same problems and, while once again showcasing massive fights and spectacle, it appears the Monsterverse is starting to feel uninspired and repetitive, hence the reason for its second-lowest rating. Releasing in theaters on March 29, audiences can go see Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and form their own opinions on the newest Monsterverse movie.

Source: Rotten Tomatoes