Although almost every movie was delayed after the pandemic, Warner Bros. the unusual step taken to Godzilla vs. Kong was released two months earlier than expected.
The legendary monsters will be released in theaters and on the streaming service HBO Max on March 26 instead of May 21st.
Legendary Entertainment, the production company behind ‘Godzilla vs. Kong ‘, recently had a public conversation with Warner Bros. had and threatened to take legal action over the studio’s decision to send all of its 2021 films to HBO Max on the same day they make their debut. in theaters. Legendaries was frustrated, in part because Warner Bros. Netflix has previously blocked a $ 250 million bid to buy the monster movie. However, the two companies reportedly dispelled frustrations and decided on a release strategy that would satisfy both parties.
‘Godzilla vs. Kong ‘has a price tag of about $ 160 million, which means that the science-action adventure will only succeed on ticket sales to make a profit. Asian countries are perhaps a saving grace, as monster movies are usually popular overseas. In addition, HBO Max is only available in the US, so international audiences do not have to debate whether they want to stream the film at home or watch it on the big screen. But still, Legendary has rights in China, Japan and other international territories, so Warner Bros. may not even benefit from ‘Godzilla vs. Kong ‘who does not achieve a lure status abroad.
Warner Bros. tested his hybrid rollout plan for the first time in Wonder Woman 1984. The superhero successor has raised $ 132 million worldwide so far. This may be a strong score by pandemic standards, but it is a sad result for a film that costs $ 200 million to produce and market many, many millions worldwide.
Adam Wingard ‘Godzilla vs. Kong ‘, the fourth entry in Legendary Monster Universe after’ Godzilla ‘in 2004,’ Kong: Skull Island ‘and’ Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ in 2019. The upcoming crossover event featuring Alexander Skarsgard, Millie Bobby Brown, Rebecca Hall and Brian Tyree Henry in the lead roles – pitting the other world giants against each other in an epic battle.