When it comes to monster movies, there seems to be an established formula: introduce a terrifying creature, and then, in the sequel, add someone else. For example, the 2014 Gareth Edwards movie Godzilla revamped the classic kaiju movie for a new generation, and it was soon molded into a “Monsterverse” with the addition of Kong: Skull Island, Godzilla vs. Kong, and eventually Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
But this isn’t the only way for a Godzilla movie to go from a singular experiment to a full franchise. One of the most lauded Godzilla movies of the 21st century is getting a follow-up, but it’s not bringing in someone new. Instead, it’s making a big statement.
