Legendary’s Monsterverse has discovered a brand new grasp of catastrophe. The studio has tapped Grant Sputore to direct the following theatrical outing within the franchise following March’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Sputore got here up from the world of commercials, and as a options director helmed the sci-fi film I Am Mom, starring Hilary Swank. The movie bowed at Sundance earlier than hitting Netflix in 2019.
The brand new Monstervese function is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of different Titans. The script comes from prolific style scribe Dave Callaham, recognized for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Throughout the Spider-Verse.
Sputore’s hiring follows information that Adam Wingard wouldn’t return after directing each the most recent installment and Godzilla vs. Kong (2022). Upon the discharge of Godzilla x Kong, Wingard informed The Hollywood Reporter he hoped to return for an additional movie to finish a trilogy, however he finally moved on to the A24 function Onslaught.
In difficult occasions on the field workplace with films underperforming left and proper, the Monsterverse has managed to remain strong. Godzilla vs. Kong managed to herald a formidable $470 million worldwide amid pandemic challenges and a day-and-date launch on HBO Max. March’s Godzilla x Kong has grossed greater than $567.5 million worldwide. The Monsterverse kicked off with 2014’s Godzilla and has additionally included Cranium Island (2017) and Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) for a mixed $2.5 billion. It additionally spawned a TV present, Apple’s well-regarded Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.
Sputore is repped by CAA, Navigation Media Group, and Jeff Hynick and Peter C. Pattern at Jackoway Austen.