Godzilla and Kong: The New Empire, the new work in the saga MonsterVerse, is now showing in theaters. Before seeing this new confrontation between these legendary creatures, it’s time to remember the previous work. How did Godzilla vs Kong, released in 2021, end? We make a brief assessment, however, Beware of SPOILERS!
The ending of Godzilla vs Kong
At the end of the film, the giant lizard faces the titanic gorilla in Hong Kong, with lots of blows, atomic explosions and destruction of buildings. Godzilla eventually defeats Kong, sparing his life but leaving him on the ground, on the verge of death. After that, a threat emerges from the depths: Mechagodzilla.
To defeat this steel giant, Nathan (Alexander Skarsgård) manages to resurrect King Kong with a kind of defibrillator. Jia (Kaylee Hottle) then convinces him to help Godzilla. The Titan, greatly weakened by the fight against the giant gorilla, is almost succumbing to Mechagodzilla.
After regaining the advantage, by uniting against this common enemy, the titanic lizard manages to recharge Kong’s ax with his atomic breath; this allows the gigantic primate to defeat Mechagodzilla.
Mutual respect between Kong and Godzilla
The two creatures end up watching each other… For a few seconds, there is suspense: will they fight again? Finally, Kong drops his ax to the ground as a sign of peace. Godzilla “confirms”…
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