The trailers hinted at a much different role.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Summary Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire was marketed as a team-up for the ages between the two most famous monsters in movie history, but in reality, Godzilla's role was different from what was expected, if not outright disappointing. Despite Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire's middling reviews, it seems poised for box office success.
In fact, the opposite appears to have happened. X user @tamilhollywood2 estimated that Godzilla had only 8 minutes and 43 seconds of total screen time, which would be the lowest he's had in any Monsterverse film. While the definition of screen time can vary depending on who you ask, the point is that Godzilla was second fiddle to Kong once again. Despite being the franchise originator and the most famous monster in movie history, Godzilla has taken a back seat to Kong two movies in a row.
Tiamat's lair is the largest deposit of natural radiation on Earth due to its ability to collect uninterrupted solar radiation thanks to its unique position on the globe. All hope is not lost, however. Godzilla X Kong director Adam Wingard hinted to IGN that while Godzilla X Kong was supposed to be a Kong-centric movie, a sequel would flip the script to focus on Godzilla. He teased:
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