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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empiremight not be a critical darling. But the Adam Wingard directorial has become a fan favorite among the audience. The most recent installment in the MonsterVerse franchise is their fifth presentation, after 2021’sGodzilla vs. Kong.
After being released last month,Godzilla x Kong: The New Empirehas now become the second-highest-grossing movie of the year. It has even surpassed the recently released animated blockbuster,Kung Fu Panda 4.
MonsterVerse Races Ahead ofKung Fu Panda 4WithGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire
Even though theJack Blackvoiced movie was released before the kaiju feature, it could not hold on to the lead. And now, after Denis Villeneuve’s directorial epic,Dune: Part 2,Godzilla x Kong : The New Empireis at the second highest position.Kung Fu Panda 4was released 8 years after the third movie in the franchise, something the fans had been eagerly waiting for.
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But it looks like all that anticipation fell short; as soon after the release ofGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire, it managed to topple the Panda from its top spot. As reported byXuser @HollywoodHandle, the Warner Bros. Picture producedGodzilla x Kong: The New Empirehas outgrossed TheMike Mitchell directorial.The MonsterVerse movie has managed to collect around $485.2 million at the box office so far, whereasKung Fu Panda 4is at $458.9 million. Although it is a tight race, currently the MonsterVerse has managed to make way ahead of the Dragon Warrior.
Fans of Both Fandoms Are Dishing It Out With Each Other
While the MonsterVerse fans are definitely happy with the latest update, the Kung Fu squad is naturally bummed. Both fandoms are dishing it out with each other on social media platforms, as some express their happiness, while others look to showcase their displeasure.
And then there are those who enjoyed both the movies and are happy with how bothKung Fu Panda 4, as well as the Adam Wingard directorial,have managed to do good business so far. Here’s what fans have to say.
Finally. Big Lizard and Big Monke defeats dragon Warrior.
— Jamie Pick (@Jamievaporeon)July 14, 2025
Me looking at this win to the Godzilla Community:pic.twitter.com/jIJY5F9P8a
— Tien Ma (@MaDTienMin)June 20, 2025
The king of the monsters finally beats the panda bear ✊🏾✊🏾
— Lil Bando (@imlilbando2)June 12, 2025
Kfp for life but duh
— Benjamin 🐼 (@NF_Fan_Ben)July 17, 2025
Both movies are goodpic.twitter.com/mqe98v5TZi
— ray the Hedgehog (@hedgehog_ray1)June 01, 2025
https://twitter.com/Fan_FlickOn/status/1782070014021107825?t=slGMtz5pLRpLi5tVZJ9LuA&s=19
Which one was your favorite?
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BothKung Fu Panda 4andGodzilla x Kong: The New Empireare currently in theatres worldwide.
Swagata Das
Senior Features Editor / Reviewer
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Swagata works as a Senior Features Editor at FandomWire. Having previously worked as a Content Writer, her passion for everything pop culture became her true calling as she now works with a global team of writers to brainstorm unique, groundbreaking ideas. Having done her Masters in English Literature, Swagata is a self-professed K-Pop addict with an affinity to work her charms on unsuspecting friends to induct them into the fandom cult.
